I liked the sense of being part of a team and knowing that every task I completed was going to help the lab. My supervisor was very kind and flexible with the Research assistants but I also learned a lot from her. The other RA's and my supervisor became very good friends of mine and given the right timing I would most definitely be a part of that lab again. I learned organizational skills, professional etiquette, and obviously a lot of information about the topics we were researching in psychology.
What I wish was different
Nothing I had a very pleasant experience.
Advice
I encourage anyone in the field of psychology who is considering to continue their higher education into a graduate degree to volunteer/intern for a psychology lab as early as their second year in college. It's a wonderful experience to participate in research studies and possibly collaborating with graduate students to create posters and present them at conferences. It also is a great way to attain some recommendation letters for when you apply to grad school.
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Laboratory Intern
May - July 2020 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The interactive hands-on nature of the experience. Getting to collect live specimen for experimentation.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Summer internships are a great way to get much needed experience in your field.
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Research Assistant
May 2020 • University, FL
What I liked
Working with different graduate students
What I wish was different
Advice
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Volunteer
June - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I enjoyed expanding my knowledge on behavioral treatments techniques and interacting with patients directly. The staff were very professional and prepared for the daily activities and offered their help whenever I needed it.
What I wish was different
I enjoyed my time volunteering for the program and would have hope it was longer. I wish I could have interacted on more one on one sessions with patients and their families.
Advice
This is a great opportunity for students interested in behavior analysis, but keep in mind the set up of the program is based on a usual classroom set up. Students need to be prepare to act as teachers and care givers to patients and possess strong problem-solving skills
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Counselor
June - August 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I loved spending time with the children! It was great fun.
What I wish was different
I wish the camp had implemented more emotional regulation techniques, as I feel like the camp could have done a better job at teaching the children doping mechanisms to react to their emotions (anger, frustration).
Advice
Working with children is probably one of the most rewarding experiences that one can have. If you ever get a chance to work hands-on with children, take it! You will not regret it.
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Orientation Leader
January 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
It made me develop my interpersonal and public speaking skills. By allowing me to be a role model to incoming freshman and transfer students it helped me attain a lot of personal growth.
What I wish was different
I wish that there would have been more workshops about how to deal with being a mentor to new students in the University.
Advice
Always aim for the things that are going to make you step out of your comfort zone. Your not limited to the preconceived limitations you have on yourself.
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Career Development Mentor
July 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The work environment
What I wish was different
The hours I worked
Advice
It was great to build a network with the people I worked with.
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Teacher's assistant
June - July 2018 • Miami Gardens, FL
What I liked
Bonding with the kids.
What I wish was different
More hands on experience with the kids.
Advice
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HL library technician
September 2021 • North Miami, FL
What I liked
Using the skills I learn from 2015-2021 into solving hardware problems and conceptual development projects.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Keep applying to position eventually you get the main spot you’re looking for in your degree.
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Research assistant
August 2017 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Great communication within the research group
What I wish was different
I wish i could’ve stayed longer
Advice
Time management is key
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Student Assistant
August 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
They are very flexible with schedules and everyone here has manners and is kind. Very positive work environment.
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken a class this past summer.
Advice
I got this job by networking with people at events. You need to get out there, network and work hard in order to find opportunities.
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Lab manager
May 2017 - August 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Build up your personal network!
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Marketing and Graphics Coordinator
May - August 2018 • North Miami Beach, FL
What I liked
I liked it, but I never saw myself there long term.
What I wish was different
Management could've been better
Advice
Be prepared.
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Learning Assistant
May 2017 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I loved reinforcing my knowledge of human anatomy and helping students learn the material as well. I also loved working with other LAs as well as the professor.
What I wish was different
Initially I had wished that the class lectures would take place in a bigger classroom but that was eventually met, right now there is not anything I would like to change besides maybe updated models for the lab.
Advice
Stay on top of the anatomy material so you can help students in the best way possible. Ask other LAs for help whenever needed and always make sure to follow everything the professor says to do and even go beyond to show how passionate you are about the subject.
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School of Music Internship
May - July 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
That I had a faculty mentor, who was also one of my professors during this internship. I really feel like I did something for my university over the summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Assistant
August 2017 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I liked that FIU research labs were extremely clean and well-kept.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to dedicate more time to it. Also, I wish the lab space wouldn’t have been shared with other researchers.
Advice
Always say yes to new challenges because you never know what you will like.
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psychology internship
June 2018 • Hollywood, FL
What I liked
I get the experience and knowledge I need for graduate school
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
This internship allows students to see how graduate school is.
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After School Program Intern
February 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Schedule flexibility , great mentors and friendships
What I wish was different
Advice
Just take the leap !
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Research Assista
June - August 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
It related to the field I am studying
What I wish was different
Honestly nothing
Advice
I was one of the best experiences
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Peer Advisor
January 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The part that I liked the most about this job was being able to meet and interact with so many people that have different backgrounds not just by their nationality but the way they grew up and the things that they have done to get to where they are at now.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would be able to do this for more than just a year because this is an opportunity like none other, so I had to maximize the time I have in this position at the university.
Advice
One piece of advice that I would share with someone who wants to embark on this journey would be to definitely keep an open mind and have patience because you have to deal with a lot of people at a time, and sometimes things get tough, but you have to keep in mind the reason you applied to do this in the first place.
