It was a great experience, I learned soft skills that can translate well and was a great opporunity to step outside my comfort zone.
What I wish was different
I wish it could’ve lasted longer that’s about it
Advice
Take all you can out of it and don’t be afraid to step outside the box.
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Psychologist Research Assistant
May - June 2019 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
Amount of work and people I worked with
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Be prepared to be lonely sometimes if you’re doing a summer experience!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
October 2017 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
It was convenient to work in an area that I was already familiar with, and with a team that I am very fond of.
What I wish was different
Nothing. It seemed like a decent research job.
Advice
Always be on the hunt for the next opportunity that's perfect for you.
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Undergraduate Summer Scholars research grant
June - August 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
$2600 grant plus 6 credit hours
Working one on one with faculty mentor.
Created paper that got accepted to present at a conference.
Able to work at my own pace
What I wish was different
Advice
Start planning, finding a mentor, and doing preliminary research early.
Also make your research topic and question as focused and specific as possible so that the project is manageable for one summer.
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Teambuilding
August 2017 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
Great staff, great opportunity
What I wish was different
Better pay
Advice
Try new things!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
First REU undergraduate internship position, it was great. Everything I could’ve expected.
What I wish was different
Advice
Always be open minded, try new things, network and make great connections/friends.
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Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader (SOUL)
May 2017 - June 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
I like how becomming close to my coworkers was such an integral part of succeeding in this role. Learning how to be vulnerable and to inspire compatibility between others will prove to be useful in future jobs to come.
What I wish was different
The hours were a bit intense, ranging from aroudn 6am to midnight most days. After a while this rigorous load began to take a toll on people's abilities to perform at their best abilities.
Advice
It is life-changing, and you learn things about yourself and others that you will carry with you for a lifetime. All in all I think everyone came out as a better, more well-rounded individual because of this experience.
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Hughes Intern
May - July 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed having the ability to work full-time on my research project. When I didn't have to worry about classes. exams, and homework, I was able to get so much more done in 10 weeks than I normally would.
What I wish was different
I only wish that I could've gotten more work done!
Advice
It's okay if things turn out differently than how you planned them. Sometimes, the aims/capabilities of our research project changes, and you have to be able to roll with the punches.
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Student Specialist
June - August 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
I liked that I had variety in the work that I did.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more workers to help lessen the load of those who were at the job.
Advice
Show up and expect to work hard.
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Research assistant
May 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
The hands on experience
What I wish was different
more communication in the lab
Advice
be ready to work!
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Software Engineer
May - August 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
Getting to develop my skills as a computer scientist and develop a research tool that the Myaamia Tribe will use for years to come
What I wish was different
Working closer with people and not working by myself at home.
Advice
Take a leap and try something new. Gain experience in the oddest ways and it will always pay off in some way.
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Research Assiatant
June 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
Making Virtual Reality application in Unity 3D is interesting. Converting the different experiments' requirements about the application to real coding is a good practice to me.
What I wish was different
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Advice
Don't be afraid to ask professors for research opportunities on campus.
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Conference Services Senior Staff
May - August 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
Gained a lot of experience multi tasking, leading peers, and problem solving quickly.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Water Fitness/Lifeguard/Building Manager
April 2017 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
Flexible Hours
What I wish was different
I could have gone over 40 hours
Advice
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Summer Associate
May 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
Relaxed atmosphere and flexible hours.
What I wish was different
Requested more work to be assigned to me.
Advice
Work hard.
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Head Resident Assistant
July 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
I liked the staff that I worked with. It was very communal and focused on team building. I also liked that I was given benefits such as a meal plan and housing.
What I wish was different
I wish that communication between Counselors and other staff would have been more effective.
Advice
Make this job fun! It is an awesome time and use this as an opportunity to refresh yourself for the next school year.
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Event Planner
May - December 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
Flexible schedule.
What I wish was different
Furthering employment opportunities.
Advice
Prepare to wake up early in the morning.
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Student Wellness Intern
May - August 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
I loved the subject matter and learning about the relevant content. I also loved working with a supervisor who had a very different personality - I appreciated the different perspective she brought to the work.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a little bit more structure/defined goals. I also wish I had a bit of a professional network of interns who were completing the same type of work that I was.
Advice
Be flexible and willing to take constructive feedback.
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Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader
March - June 2018 • Oxford, OH
What I liked
This job was a great way for me to make connections at Miami and further develop my leadership skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have this job again this summer, but SOULs are only hired for one summer so that we can diversify the team.
Advice
I would encourage others to apply to this position even if they don't think they would be good at it. A lot of students assume orientation leaders need to be energetic and excited all of the time, but that's simply not true. The Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders at Miami University exemplify a diverse array of people who each bring their own unique personality to the team which makes for an amazing learning opportunity within the job itself.
