Flexibility, approachability, and overall coordination!
What I wish was different
The position is still going on, and I am new to it. I will come back to this once I experience more obstacles in achieving the mission of Peer Engagement Coaches.
Advice
Be yourself! Also, if you are not passionate about students and their success, this might not be the best match for you.
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Special Events Intern
September 2014 - June 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
I got to meet employers from all over the country. I also helped set up job fairs and manage huge tasks.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have made myself more available for work but school got in the way.
Advice
Go above and beyond in everything your internship asks of you.
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NASPA Internship: Program Assistant
June - July 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
I liked how I was able to ask many questions about Higher Education Administration and how welcoming the staff was. They also bought the interns a book full of advice for the rising student affairs professional, as well as a resume workshop. Additionally, EMU allowed me to work on projects that I was interested in, such as multicultural/judicial affairs within the University System.
What I wish was different
I would have loved to sit in on more hearings. However, it was during the summer so I don't think there are many hearings.
Advice
Don't wait for work to come to you, go to your boss and ask for projects. It shows your determination to gain experience.
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Conference Assistant
May - August 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
The opportunity to connect with other students over the summer was a great experience. Additionally, I was able to understand the life of an RA without the intensity of the school year. I loved that I had free summer housing as well as $400 in flex money to use on campus food. It was a very comfortable summer. I'm sure you could earn more living at home and working a higher salary job, but this job was perfect for me while I was taking summer classes.
What I wish was different
There were scenarios where we were understaffed. It would have been nicer to have more co-workers at times. However, I appreciated the advantage this gave me for more work hours.
Advice
Be patient! Sometimes you need to do things that you don't realize are affiliated with your job title. Sometimes you need to go above and beyond. And you need to always feel comfortable with teamwork, because that is going to be important as the summer progresses. Overall, it is a very fun job.
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College Teaching Assistant
May 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Dynamics
What I wish was different
Advice
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Testing Administrator
August 2017 - September 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Working as a manager of student employees
What I wish was different
The tension between the two governing organizations
Advice
Do not take work home with you
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Graduate Research Assistant
July 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
the job responsibilities include maintaining good relationships with most of the international students
What I wish was different
NA
Advice
proper time management
precision in your work
confidentiality
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Sports Marketing Intern
July - November 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
I loved how much experience I gained, from posting flyers and posters around campus, to passing out free pizzas at a tailgating lot.
