Davidson College

July Experience Counselor/Mentor

June - July 2018 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

The leadership and event organizing opportunities, working as part of a team, mentoring students

What I wish was different

The length of time was awkward to start and finish a job but it was overall a good experience

Advice

Know that this is a very hands-on, full-time position for the three weeks you are involved, the fact that you only meet these students for three weeks does not mean that they will not need you for the entire experience. The supervisors also expect a lot out of you but it is rewarding

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JEC Archival Assistant

May - August 2018 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I loved the people and the working environment. It was a great experience that will help me with jobs and working with others and specific applications later in my career.

What I wish was different

Honestly I wouldn't change anything.

Advice

Just be ready to work hard and enjoy what you're doing.

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Davidson Summer Research Fellow

May - July 2018 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

As a student research, I really appreciated and enjoyed the effort made by Ms. Mayes and Ms. Synder in having weekly lunches for discussion. I was able to learn more about the investigations and projects of my peers from other disciplines. Furthermore, I gained a lot of useful practical experience through my learning of film/documentary equipment while also building my understanding of film theory plus historical memory. Lastly, the ability to travel to conduct my investigation with my research partners was such an adventure and great opportunity. I am excited to see what our final project will look like!

What I wish was different

With all the hiccups and highlights that we had this summer, I wouldn't have changed anything because I view it as a growing experience with great partners. If there was more time in the summer, we could've done a lot more research but I am supremely happy with our current content.

Advice

I would absolutely tell any future DRI research fellows to take advantage of all the resources made available by the program and your advisor. Utilize the time and money allotted to you to discover or stumble upon amazing pieces of knowledge. With that new information, be open-minded and willing to share your thoughts/confusion/conclusions with others, listening to their understanding of it too.

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Economic Research Assistant

May - August 2020 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I learned some applied econometrics and knew how a real economics research is like.

What I wish was different

We should learn more in depth about the regression model.

Advice

Personal network is very important in getting internships and full-time jobs. Alumni or Professor's referral is really important.

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Biology Research Intern

June - July 2018 • Galveston, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed getting hands on experience to see what it is like to work in a research lab studying rickettsial diseases.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed for a longer period of time so that I could accomplish more research goals.

Advice

When in Texas, wash your hands after going outside. Even though the chances are extremely low, there is still potential for a rickettsial infection.

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Research assistant

July - August 2018 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I liked the ability to do chemistry research and get paid for it. It was something fun a productive to do over the summer and I learned a lot from it.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Admission Ambasador

May - August 2019 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

It was very easy for me to get a summer job because the job positioning were very close to my home and allowed me to experience a different side of Davidson during the summer.

What I wish was different

I think everything with this particular job went very well. Handshake has been a great resource for me which it very simple to use and has helped me get 3 jobs so far.

Advice

I would say that handshake is a very helpful resource that all students should utilize, even if you are not looking for a job there are so many options that would provide great job experience.

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Davidson Research Initiative

May - August 2019 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

The DRI allowed me to fund my research project, provided me with a housing stipend, and a stipend to travel to a conference.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

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RISE

May - July 2020 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I appreciates how willing the program was to adapt to unique challenges that 2020 posed in order to still provide students the opportunity to research. I really appreciated the opportunity to learn more about neuroscience and prion regeneration, an area of great interest to me, through this program. The professor overseeing the program was incredibly flexible and encouraged us to pick topics to research that were of great interest to us.

What I wish was different

I don't think the program could have operated any differently given the circumstances, though I do wish that perhaps we were able to work with multiple different professors whose department aligned with our area of interest. That way, through gaining a foundational background, students might be able to research further with that professor.

Advice

I would really recommend this experience to any first year. It is a great way to get involved in research!

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Public Relations Intern

June - August 2020 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I was very fortunate to intern at Davidson College's galleries, Van|Every Smith Galleries. Great team! I enjoyed collaborating on tasks and ideas. I had the freedom to explore my interests and learn any applicable skills.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research assistsnt

May - August 2020 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed the independence and goal-based work schedule (rather than hours-based)

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to conduct the research internship in person, but COVID-19 ruined that.

Advice

I would imagine the experience is different for everyone, so keep an open mind and be ready to adapt.

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Research Student

May - June 2021 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I loved that the RISE program was an introduction to research where we got to get to know a faculty member and develop introductory research skills in their lab.

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

Check to see which professors are offering / participating in the RISE program prior to applying so that you can select a preference of who to work with. Though you'll be matched with a professor anyways, some of the labs you may be more interested in than others.

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Student Researcher

July - August 2021 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I loved working on simulations of quantum particles in ISW

What I wish was different

I think everything was optimized to the maximum and was almost perfect.

Advice

Research is one of the best ways to learn about a new field

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Biochemistry student researcher

May - June 2021 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to experience what it would be like to work as a full-time researcher

What I wish was different

I wish I could have chosen the program I was placed in

Advice

I would advise students to try to learn as much as they can and be patient with themselves as they conduct summer research

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Caller

June - July 2021 • Davidson, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed the opportunity as a way to help the college and earn some extra money while living at Davidson over the summer. The hours paired well with my workouts/practices a student athlete as well.

What I wish was different

I wish the shifts would have been longer than three hours a day, but I feel like that was incontrollable.

Advice

Anyone living at Davidson over the summer or anyone with extra free time in evenings during the month of June should definitely consider this opportunity.

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