Johns Hopkins University

Research Intern

May 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I was doing real writing and contextualizing data using open-source history rather than usual academic sources - a lot of my work was based on gathering knowledge of broad historical political and economic conditions rather than gathering specific arguments from previous researchers. This allowed me substantial flexibility and allowed me to form theories of my own, instead of just combining previous opinions of 'more qualified' individuals.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - July 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I liked the environment, the people, and the subject of my research!

What I wish was different

N/A My job was very flexible

Advice

Depending on how much research you are doing, you may want to keep your summer free of other commitments.

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Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Puno, Calao

What I liked

Being abroad and speaking only in Spanish!

What I wish was different

It was winter and I was 13000 feet in the mountains so I wish it had been warmer.

Advice

You can form enduring relationships with people even if you don't speak the same language.

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Economics research intern

June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Freedom to learn on my own and try different approaches to assignments, my opinion was valued and expected.

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Independent Research Project

May 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Culminated a great relationship with my PI and I learned a lot of applicable molecular biology techniques and experiments.

What I wish was different

I wish I spent more time on weekends volunteering/working at a nearby EMS crew.

Advice

It's always great to get involved in research early, but make sure you are genuinely passionate about the topic you choose so that when you're working full-time over the summer, you enjoy being in the lab and working. I'd also encourage you to build a strong relationship between your PI, direct supervisor if you have on (ex. postdoc/grad student) and yourself. It makes coming to lab a lot more fun when you know the people who are helping you on your path forward in research.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I liked being able to focus on research, as i typically do it during the semester.

What I wish was different

More hours.

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I liked the opportunity to be more involved in my research lab. I was able to learn more wet lab skills given that I had more time. I was grateful for the opportunity to present at my first research symposium as well.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more opportunities to network with other fellows who had received research awards as well as events to learn more about finding conferences, publishing your work, etc.

Advice

Take advantage of the different scholarship opportunities around you and don't be afraid to apply, even if you feel unprepared or underqualified. Everything can be a learning experience that helps you grow and understand yourself and your interest better.

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Lab Intern/Research Assistant

February 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Getting to work in a physics lab on the Homewood Campus was interesting and my lab was very flexible as well, which made the work enjoyable. I also feel like I learned a lot!

What I wish was different

I wish I would've gotten a little bit more background information about what all the work I was doing meant. Sometimes I felt like I couldn't understand everything that was happening or what my analysis meant entirely.

Advice

If you are looking for research internships in academia it is definitely worth emailing or asking PI's directly about working with them. Not all internships have to be formal programs and often informal ones offer more flexibility and can be more enjoyable

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Biology Research Assistant

July 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to learn from my experience and apply the knowledge into my classes.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more chances to integrate myself fully into my lab.

Advice

Go in with an open mind and be ready to not understand and ask questions so you can learn.

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Research

October 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Having a long time to understand the research and focus on that

What I wish was different

I wish I went to a new city or state and explored more

Advice

Give yourself some free time, don’t overbook yourself

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Quantitative Research Intern

June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Flexible hours and valuable learning experience

What I wish was different

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Research Technologist

July 2018 - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Friendly lab environment, access to many resources. Also encouraged to present research in lab meetings and attend departmental talks.

What I wish was different

Advice

You have a high amount of autonomy - don't be afraid to share ideas about your research, lab policies, or anything else professionally related.

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Administrative Support Intern

May 2021 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I like that I’m constantly challenged by new tasks

What I wish was different

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

March 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I enjoyed the collaboration and exposure to the research world. I was able to work independently for most of it, but had a wealth of people and resources I could turn to for help.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have dedicated more time to the research. I was volunteering and had other commitments that limited my availability.

Advice

I would recommend starting to look for summer opportunities early! There are so many amazing options, so pick out some that interest you and apply early. However, don't jump the gun and accept the first offer you get - really think about what is most interesting and beneficial to you in that moment.

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Research assistant

July - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I love that I was able to learn about the field of science and various steps in research methods while doing meaningful work.

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Summer Conference Staff

May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

The job was a refreshing experience as I got to see the different side of summer conference organization.

What I wish was different

The communication between supervisors and the staff members was not so smooth.

Advice

Not that bad.

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TA

May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Everything! Teaching the students was great, the professor I worked for was great, too! Even grading wasn’t bad.

What I wish was different

Perhaps that we taught the students python instead of excel

Advice

Learn everyone’s name!

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Developmental Research Assistant

June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I loved having the opportunity to conduct in my own independent research project at an R1 university. I also enjoyed directly working with children in a collaborative environment to better understand the trajectory of child cognition.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship provided on-campus housing, but that's it!

Advice

A piece of advice I would share is to prepare to dedicate a large amount of your summer to research.

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Student Researcher

May 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I liked the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish I had previous knowledge of what qualitative data coding would be like.

Advice

Be ready to do a lot with computers and being tired quickly without a change of a pace.

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administrative coordinator

July 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

The opportunity to explore entrepreneurial efforts after hours

What I wish was different

More room for innovation within the position

Advice

It's important to not let the 9-5pm drain you so you can do the projects you're interested in outside of the workspace. It's also important to utilize spaces like the Fast Forward U building to separate course work, paid positions, and exploratory efforts.

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