I wish I had had more involvement in the research.
Advice
Make sure to talk to your professors and instructors about opportunities they are offering.
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REU Participant- Undergraduate Researcher
May 2020 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I liked that CSU quickly adapted to the advent of COVID-19 to ensure they could provide a summer research experience. This really exhibited an admirable strength. My mentor was wonderful and truly made it a great learning experience.
What I wish was different
It would have been nice to have been in lab, but the infectious disease did not permit this to happen.
Advice
Be flexible, open-minded and ask questions!
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Biology Laboratory Assistant
June - August 2022 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Getting to work with people my age and getting to learn about how labs work
What I wish was different
I wish I coukd have spent more time in 1 lab rather then splitting my time between 2
Advice
Don't be afraid to work on a project you know nothing about
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January - August 2022 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I loved being able to work with an economics professor and an economics grad student. I also loved learning more about how to use STATA to test hypotheses.
What I wish was different
I wish it would have been a little more structured (more structured hours). I also wish that there would have been a bit more of a teaching aspect to it. Some of the software was new and I would have liked a bit more guidance.
Advice
Get to know STATA a little bit before participating in research.
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Mentor
June 2022 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I liked that I was able to participate and learn with the mentees
What I wish was different
I wish the program would have been longer!
Advice
I would say to give it your all and remember why you applied in the first place!
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Arboretum work study
April 2020 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
The environment and self motivation it takes to plant and care for plants.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
To find motivation in the little things.
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Food Service Worker
October 2019 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I liked that it was very easy to sign up and get into contact with my volunteering opportunity.
What I wish was different
Nothing it went very well
Advice
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Student Researcher
October 2018 - December 2020 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I liked working with graduate students and being able to see what life in a PhD program might look like. I was able to learn so many new techniques that I believe will set me apart in future jobs.
What I wish was different
I wish covid-19 wouldn't have happened so I could have finished my research project.
Advice
If you want a job like this ask your professors!! That's how I got into all the labs I worked in was by asking my micro professors if they knew anyone who would be hiring an undergraduate.
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Bugs Research intern
May - September 2020 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I liked the fact that I got to learn new things and have new experience in research. I understood how to collect data and write citations from a published article.
What I wish was different
I wish I was there in person rather than the virtual experience
Advice
It is worth the time to try new things and make new memories and experience. Getting out of my comfort zone helped me realized what I was passionate about.
