Collaborating with a research team across campus was an enjoyable factor that allowed for improvement of communication proficiencies, and constructive conversations about the project. Aside from the enormous amount of information I acquired building an in vitro selection mechanims to enhance protein production, and valuable lab skills, I developed relationships at work with laboratory members as well as faculty. This summer research also added to my personal growth skills such as adjusting and coping with new conditions.
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Student Ambassador
May - June 2017 • Davidson, NC
What I liked
I enjoyed working with the college's alumni office, which offered me insight into day-to-day inter-workings in the office environment.
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T&I and Pronto Student Programmer
June - August 2018 • Davidson, NC
What I liked
Good team, Nice projects to work on, Interesting skills to learn to succeed in completing the projects
What I wish was different
Short workshop in beginning with little follow up help led to problem solving taking more time than expected.
Advice
Great Experience, come willing to learn/teach yourself and be creative.
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General Management Intern
May - August 2017 • Davidson, NC
What I liked
You get to work in a bunch of different departments and learn the ins and outs of public radio.
What I wish was different
There were moments with no work and moments with a lot of work.
Advice
Be willing to propose your own projects so that you don't waste your time there.
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Odyssey Trip Leader
May - August 2018 • Davidson, NC
What I liked
I loved the ability to lead trips for the incoming first-years and for the opportunity to be their first impression of Davidson. I was also able to grow as an individual because of the many opportunities for self-reflection. I felt that I was really able to carry on one of the many great traditions of Davidson College.
What I wish was different
I wish we had had more incoming first-years to lead.
Advice
If you are debating between having a summer that you will enjoy and having a summer that will pay more---experiences outweigh money.
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Trip LEader
August 2018 • Davidson, NC
What I liked
The directors of Davidson Outdoors invest a lot in their Trip Leaders and give them a considerable amount of autonomy and trust in doing their jobs. They also go the extra mile to make it a fun experience, and believe in the efficacy of integrating fun and play with challenging experiences to push you outside your comfort zone.
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
Do what you can to keep up morale among the trip leaders, morale can dip sometimes.
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Research Scientist
May - June 2018 • Davidson, NC
What I liked
I like how interactive and community based my research lab was. Even though it was a serious job, I had a lot of fun building relationships with my coworkers
