Contact with professors - and career advice/mentorship
Learning the process of research in the real world
Opportunity to potentially make a difference
What I wish was different
Advice
Keep track of everything you're currently doing and have to do (you as an individual and the group).
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Psychology Research
September 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I loved working with top psychologists in the field I was researching in. As well as grad students, and professional researchers for their study
What I wish was different
I wish I got to meet some of the top researchers in the field, everything was virtual due to the nature of the job. We didn’t need to be face to face, and we just sent and reviewed a countless number of drafts, studies, proposals etc
Advice
For psychology majors, research is the biggest component, and having research experience at then undergraduate level will set you up for success in post grad and career endeavors
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Research Assistant
May - September 2020 • Clinton, CT
What I liked
I loved learning about computer programs and the digital humanities, and fine-tuning my writing skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to read more books in print, I had hoped to go to the Yale Library this summer, but it was closed due to the pandemic.
Advice
Take all the opportunities presented to you!
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Catholic Studies Research Grant Recipient
June - July 2018 • Montpellier, Hérault
What I liked
I liked being on my own and staying with host family--I learned a lot of French and met many international students
What I wish was different
I wish I stayed for longer
Advice
Go Abroad!
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Student Technician
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
It was an easy job.
What I wish was different
A little less hours.
Advice
There are a ton of summer jobs on campus.
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Summer Student Humanities Fellow
May - September 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I liked getting the chance to explore original research questions in an independent manner. I enjoyed getting to spend the time researching this specific topic that I had proposed to the Center for the Humanities last spring.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Biochemist
June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
This research position allowed me to gave a flexible schedule that I designed myself. I was able to direct the hands on research in a direction that I found interesting. I worked on the project independently with a few meetings with my mentor to make sure my project was making notable and valid progress.
What I wish was different
I there was more of a community formed between fellow students on campus doing research and fellowships as well.
Advice
It is an incredible experience, however be sure you are interested in the research topic. If you are not interested in the topic then it will be a long and grueling summer.
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staff
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
It allowed me to live on campus over the summer, while i worked.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have taken a summer class as well as worked.
Advice
Hard work is Good work!
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Office Assistant
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
Make sure to have another job if you are looking for more hours.
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Digital Media Intern
May - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I loved the work environment! I also got amazing hands on experience, while getting to see the counselor side of the job.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change anything.
Advice
It gives great experience to students who are considering a field in digital media. You get great experience in how to use social media platforms, as well as tracking different rates on a platform.
