I wish there had been more social elements to it, and more structured feedback.
Advice
Be bold, brave, and creative in how you define and approach "research". It's a super flexible concept that can be used to do what you're passionate about!
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Internal Consulting Intern
September 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Interesting work, great mentorship from full time consultants. Great way to get consulting experience before you apply for internships. Despite being an intern, I felt very much valued and part of a team.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Campus Police Officer
December 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
- Great benefits (medical, dental, life, retirement, tuition)
- good starting salary
- great training program from dedicated professionals in various fields
What I wish was different
- parking can be a hassle
- commuting can be a hassle
- no grievances though, as far as the job or the facilities are concerned
Advice
- know what you are getting into, come prepared, do your research
- get in shape
- be honest and forthcoming about yourself, do not lie
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Material Physics Research Experience for Undergraduates
June - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I was researching parasitic Giardia in a biophysics lab. I enjoyed the complexity of the project and the close interactions I had with my graduate student, post-doc, and principal investigators. Our cohort of other REU students quickly became a tight-knit community.
What I wish was different
I wish the experience were two weeks longer where these extra weeks were dedicated to writing part of a scientific manuscript.
Advice
This Material Physics REU program is phenomenal. Make sure that you do background research on the lab that you want to join, and don't be afraid to suggest your own experimental designs!
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Research Assistant
June 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I learned a lot about a field that I was interested in and did not know much about: laboratory capacity in the global health arena.
What I wish was different
There was not a lot of direction and I was often the only one in the office working at the desk. I wish I had had more interaction with other interns and colleagues.
Advice
I learned how to manage my time and take initiative when I'm working on a project and don't have a lot of direction. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask your supervisor, especially when you're learning a lot at once about a new field like I was.
