Laboratory Science and Applied Epidemiology Intern
May - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I liked working in a laboratory setting with qualified people working on important public health issues. I also liked having the ability to experience different programs and jobs within the health department.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would have had more projects to work on.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share about this experience is that it is a very meaningful and important job, so to do your best because it affects a lot of people.
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Community wellness
May - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
Promoting health and wellness at farmers market
What I wish was different
Team work I wish all the interns did the internship together instead of one person shadowing each department
Advice
It’s a lot more computer work /busy work than I thought it would be
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Public Health and Environmental Health Intern
May - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I loved the hand on experience in the lab testing water samples, as well as the individual responsibilities of looking at current research for a study my preceptor was starting.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to be around for the beginning of the study and to see it be done and help with the results and gathering data.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share about this experience is to not hesitate to ask to be involved in a project and be open to different projects going on, you never know what could lead to a whole new interest for you.
