I enjoyed the variability in my day to day work. We were always on the move around campus doing all types of work, and I got to experience the inner workings of a necessary department of a university.
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Campus Engagement Intern
September 2018 • Erie, PA
What I liked
I have had a lot of space to grow in this position. My supervisor has encouraged me to take on projects that excite me and I have had opportunities to lead campus-wide events.
What I wish was different
I wish my supervisor had a little more time to devote to me. I also wish I had been paid a little more for my work, as I definitely have devoted my heart and soul to the position.
Advice
If anyone is interested in serving a University in the Student Affairs realm, this position successfully prepares a student intern to serve and understand how to work in a University setting.
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McNair Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Erie, PA
What I liked
I liked getting a chance to work with Gannon faculty. I learned a lot about graduate school through the McNair program. I got a chance to build community with fellow researchers. I gained valuable knowledge about the research process at university's.
What I wish was different
I would have appreciated a clearer understanding of what my responsibilities within the program were.
Advice
If you want to go to grad school, apply for the McNair program, it's super helpful.
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Grounds Crew Member
October 2017 • Erie, PA
What I liked
I love the people I work with and the flexibility of the job.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was slightly higher.
Advice
If you show up and work hard you will do great here.
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biology department worker
May - August 2019 • Erie, PA
What I liked
I had a flexible schedule, my boss was very reasonable and a team player. I got to work close with some of the biology faculty. I was rarely stuck behind a desk, and I knew what I was doing mattered.
What I wish was different
I wish I had started sooner.
Advice
You get out what you put in. Some of the jobs I did were a bit tedious, but when they were done correctly the first time, they didn’t have to be done again.
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photographer
August 2019 • Erie, PA
What I liked
the flexibility
What I wish was different
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McNair Scholars Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Erie, PA
What I liked
I loved doing research with my chosen mentor, and how flexible the schedule given was. We were given many extra benefits like housing and food which helped cut down costs.
What I wish was different
That we could have gotten to choose our roommates and rooms.
Advice
To join and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities that will be available to you!
