Duquesne University

Researcher

May - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I loved the practical experience I gained through this program.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had access to more research events outside of just Duquesne.

Advice

I would say that everyone who is even remotely interested in pursuing research should apply and participate in the URP.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The Duquesne URP provided the opportunity to learn hands-on lab techniques and advanced skills that usually are not introduced to students until their upperclassmen years.

What I wish was different

More opportunities to find out what other students had been working on throughout the summer through informal presentations and scheduled networking sessions would have been beneficial.

Advice

Don't be afraid to be a proactive learner and use the resources and knowledge both Duquesne and your mentor can provide.

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HRIS

May 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Great work environment. Fantastic place to learn and grow to kickstart my career.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research staff

May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I loved the different types of experiments I got to conduct and then present my research at the end of the program.

What I wish was different

Nothing everything was great!

Advice

Just enjoy every minute of it because it will go by fast.

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PURE Undergraduate Research fellow

May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Learning something new every day. Working on a project I had personal interest in. Working with fellow undergraduate researchers

What I wish was different

Having more time to get the projects done.

Advice

Make the most of the experience, learn as much as possible

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The program was super enriching!

What I wish was different

Better networking through the program.

Advice

Live off campus.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I liked getting to experience what full time research is like. I was continuing in the lab I am in during the school year, so I became very comfortable will the lab techniques and the background behind them. It also allowed me to mentor my other lab mates because they were all new to it.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a GRE prep or more career development aspects. I wish we had longer hours in lab because most of my days ended up being closer to 5-6 hours than the expected 8. I also wish we started doing lab stuff sooner. We could have done this if we were given articles to read before coming to campus.

Advice

When you do research always ask questions. There are no dumb questions and you'll do more harm not asking questions than asking questions.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

All you have to do is reach out to the professors about doing work - many of the Bayer school professors are happy to take students in, so it's just a matter of finding what interests you!

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Undergraduate Researcher

May 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I really liked being able to get hands-on research experience in my own department at my university. It brought me many opportunities to present my work and network with other professors and academic professionals. I learned that I really like doing research, and I think it will prepare me well for success furthering my career in medicine.

What I wish was different

I found my experience really awesome, so the only thing I could say here is that I wish the application and acceptance process was a little more organized and uniform. Overall I have very little complaints, I really enjoyed this program!

Advice

If you are on the fence about doing research because you aren't sure if you will like it, I would highly recommend applying for a program like this and just give it a shot for one summer! It is an ample amount of time to get a feel for things, and start up a project if you enjoy it. Or if it is not for you, a few months is not too long of a time to have to finish it out.

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Mathematics Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The research in general. I learned about a variety of topics and found out that I really enjoy research.

What I wish was different

The schedule of events for the research program I was involved in could have been better planned out.

Advice

If you ever have the chance to do research over the summer try to make the most out of it. It is also a good thing to try if you are thinking about a career in research.

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Particle Physics Researcher

May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The summer was very relaxing and helped me further my education while completing research.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have done research a little bit longer in my summer.

Advice

Be prepared to work! Yes, it is summer, but doing research will set you apart from other candidates when it comes to Graduate School

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Research Fellow

May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

My lab and the graduate students and the other people in the program. I also enjoyed being in a different city for the summer. I feel like I learned a lot of new methods and strengthened old ones and actually got to use skills I learned here in lab, which was cool.

What I wish was different

Wouldn't have minded a slightly higher pay rate, but it is government funded.

Advice

Work hard in the beginning to get the more physical part of your research out of the way. That will leave you a lot of time to analyze the data. Pick a project that you're sure you can finish in less than 10 weeks, and decide as early as you can on that project to give yourself time.

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Law School Assistant

May 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I love the work environment and people I work with

What I wish was different

I wish there was a slightly higher hourly rate

Advice

Be professional and friendly.

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Accounting Intern

May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Very relaxed environment, and everyone is super friendly. They are super flexible if something comes up and you need to change your schedule. They trust you with real work, not just making copies all day.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Volunteer Engagement Intern

June 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

This job has been a great learning experience for me. I have learned so much and it gave me a better understanding in what I would like to do in my future career. I really enjoy the people I work with. The Alumni Engagement team at Duquesne is awesome and they have helped me learn so much.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for more work to do to keep busy!

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Student Aide

February 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Loved that I could get work done as needed!

What I wish was different

Wish more hours were available to work! Only 11 hours during the school weeks

Advice

Don't be afraid to put school before work!

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Freedom to work on projects and creative development. Travel as a component of research. Working as a part of a team to problem solve.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been longer.

Advice

Research is completely collaborative; you cannot and should not do it alone.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I loved the type of research I was doing about protein trafficking of a potassium channel in the kidney. It was great to learn new techniques in a different model since I used yeast during the summer and work with mice here at Dickinson. I made amazing connections, friends, and mentors that I suspect will be helpful in the future.

What I wish was different

I wish it was at a different university. Duquesne is a catholic school and so I around a lot of religious references which made me uncomfortable. It was also very far from home which I learned I don't appreciate.

Advice

Be open minded. My experience was part of the Neurodegenerative Undergraduate Research Experience program although my research had nearly nothing to do with neuroscience. Even so, I loved it and learned a tremendous amount.

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