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Minnesota State University, Mankato

Peer Mentor

August 2023 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

Made more friends, and gain experience

What I wish was different

My energy and perspective

Advice

Be active and helpful to everyone
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AC Worker

May - July 2020 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I like how I could work during the whole summer while making new friends and gaining new experiences at the same time

What I wish was different

That I knew about this job earlier so I could've start working earlier.

Advice

Don't be scared to try new things outside your comfort zone.
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Research Assistant

June 2022 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I love working with my mentor and colleges. Learn new skills and develop my laboratory knowledge and experience.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Research is about finding solutions.
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Student Caller

November 2022 - May 2023 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

the team

What I wish was different

Advice

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Althetics Marketing and Promotions

August 2022 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

The employers and layout of the internship made it really easy to enjoy working the different sporting events.

What I wish was different

Nothing! Everything with the internship was du to the territory and for someone that wants to go work in sports, they should know the requirements!

Advice

Be a sponge! Take in as much as you can and always try to ask questions so you can be more prepared next time.
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Office assistant

June - August 2021 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I loved the working environment, and made a lot of useful connections.

What I wish was different

I wish I had applied summers prior

Advice

Be ready to learn, and also be open to meeting new people
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Front Desk Receptionist

August 2021 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I get to do homework when I don't have any tasks. Very chill environment.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay was a bit higher.

Advice

Work in the earlier parts of the day so you get things done before your classes.
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Community Advisor

May 2018 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I really enjoyed to spend time with residents and plan programs.

What I wish was different

Have more people around

Advice

To spend more time with coworkers.
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Student Repair

May 2019 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

It makes me feel I have accomplished something new everyday. The learning experiences are never ending, and that could prove very useful in the future. Also, my supervisor and the people around me are wonderful, as well as the working atmosphere. I liked how flexible the working hours were to my class schedule. Also, I made new friends. I like how my supervisor listens to my suggestions.

What I wish was different

Nothing actually, seriously, since the day I started working I've felt welcomed. Everything went smoothly, and according to schedule.

Advice

My one peace of advice would be to always manage your time before time. In that I mean, start planning for your day one day ahead, so would always be on the job early and ready. (not forgetting something back home for instance yiur coffee)
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camp counselor

June 2019 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

Sharing my experience as a woman in STEM with young girls interested in STEM

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be confident
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Lab Assistant

May 2019 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I liked that I had the chance to prepare for my senior project in the fall, on Formula SAE.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had learned more on using CNC work, but I did learn a lot about CNC work and many other things related to the Formula SAE.

Advice

A piece of advice is that if you are considering between an internship or a job on campus that will help you in the upcoming future, chose wisely. Working here has been tremendous help this semester and forever.
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Aquatic Ecology Assistant

October 2018 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I enjoy my job working at MSU doing undergraduate research with the Biology department. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the projects I assist with are very intetesting.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Animal Caretaker

December 2018 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I like working with animals and being able to work on my own time

What I wish was different

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

Schedule, breadth of things learnt over summer, discovering new technologies.

What I wish was different

More days off.

Advice

Ask for help if you need it, don't try to do everything yourself.
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Building Carpenter

May - July 2019 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

What I wish was different

The technical director was an idiot and didn’t know what he was doing, so it would’ve been nice to have someone else do that job.

Advice

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Orientation Peer Assistant

May 2019 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

Working with new students and seeing how excited they were to be here. Also, Karaoke nights!

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

It can be a bit overwhelming at times, especially when low on sleep, but as long as you keep a positive outlook, you'll have a great time!
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Advertising Sales Development Representative

May - August 2019 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

it was professional development

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

do it
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Summer Conference Staff

May - August 2019 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I liked I was able to live in the dorm for free. I got to get out of my comfort zone and work with many different people.

What I wish was different

Some timing. Sometimes it was confusing, having to work on random days

Advice

Take advantage of it as much as possible.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

August 2018 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

It gave me a good understand of the research project and how it was conducted along with the time and patience that went into it.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have worked with therapy dogs directly

Advice

Join a research team and get out there
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Orientation Peer Assistant

May - August 2018 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I loved helping new students find their way around campus and with adjusting to college life.

What I wish was different

Advice

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