Very flexible hours, served student body, good first internship experience.
What I wish was different
I wish there would have been a bit more structure or focus on learning procedures.
Advice
I would say do it early in college.
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Student desk worker
May 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexibility of the schedule and the friendly work environment.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more opportunities to get hours.
Advice
I would recommend that you supplement this job with another on-campus job if you are international to get the maximum amount of hours.
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Office assistant
September 2018 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
It was in the same department as my major, and even the same building
What I wish was different
Advice
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Fisheries Intern
May - August 2019 • West Plains, MO
What I liked
The internship was well rounded as not only did I get to work in fisheries but I worked in wildlife as well.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Assistant
June - August 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
It was on campus so summer classes weren’t affected by my work schedule.
What I wish was different
You had to live in a MSU Residence Hall all summer and I wish that had been different.
Advice
List dates you cannot work up front.
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Camp Counselor
June 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I got to help kids that were in high school that were looking into athletic training and teach them some of the skills that I have learned from the program and overall just have a great time at camp that we hosted
What I wish was different
Scheduling was kind of all over the place. Wish the schedule was more precise.
Advice
Make sure you can go with the flow and make adaptations to your original plan
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Building Custodian
April - August 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I liked that I worked on my own at my own pace.
What I wish was different
I wish our compensation had been a little higher for the amount of work I was putting in.
Advice
It takes a serious eye for detail and organization skills. You always have to take the initiative to get everything done on your own.
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Vivarium Tech
February 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I love being able to work with the animals every day, and all of my coworkers and work studies are very passionate and nice!
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was a little more
Advice
If you do your job well and make friends, this is an amazing job to network from if it isn't your end goal!
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Front Desk Receptionist
June 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
Getting to work with the advisors! Each of them care about their job and helping the students succeed.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Learn to double check your work! It’s easy to make small mistakes, and the less you have to redo, the easier it is on everyone!
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Desk Worker
June - August 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I liked the hours and the night shifts.
What I wish was different
I cannot complain about anything.
Advice
You have plenty of things to do but when you get some free time, be sure to bring something to do.
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College Teaching Assistant
September 2017 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
The staff, the children, and the work environment.
What I wish was different
The salary.
Advice
That teaching preschoolers takes a lot of patience, but it is worth it :)
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Soar Leader
May - August 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I like the hands on experience I had working with incoming students. I also got trained as a peer advisor and became knowledgeable about the university.
What I wish was different
I would not have changed anything. The hours were perfect and I got paid a lot of money. I had weekends off and I got to spend the summer with a bunch of cool people.
Advice
If you have the opportunity to become a SOAR leader DO IT! It was the best and most life changing experience ever. I learn so much about myself and how to apply my skills to difficult situations. I also made a lot of new friends and networked with a lot of faculty and staff members. All while getting paid and reaping the benefits.
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Preschool Assistant Teacher
December 2018 - July 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
Experience working in classroom setting. Positive, supportive environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
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SOAR Leader
May - August 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I liked being able to help incoming students set up their fall semester schedule. Being a SOAR leader also gave me so many leadership skills that I will always take with me. I liked being able to be one of the first people to welcome in the incoming freshmen.
What I wish was different
I wish that the management side of things was a lot more professional and appropriate. There were times where I wish my bosses handled certain situations differently.
Advice
I would say to not close yourself off to new adventures and new skills that can come in handy later on down the line.
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Postal Service Window Clerk
January 2016 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
Like working with the students everyday.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be sure to be on time everyday and always plan for slow downs or detours in your route to work.
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Student Writer
May - September 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I got to work on a secret project for the university.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have made my schedule with more variety time-wise.
Advice
Writing as your job is difficult! I have learned a lot about my self-motivation and accountability.
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SOAR Leader
June - August 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I really enjoyed being the first face new students would see when coming to Missouri State and helping them become acclimated to college life. It's nice knowing that you are such an influential part in the biggest transition of their life and making sure they feel comfortable here while also getting them excited to be here.
What I wish was different
There isn't anything major that I would change other than a couple minor things to do with the office that runs SOAR. It was a very good summer job and it was ran very smoothly for how big of a program it is.
Advice
Have an open mind as you are going to meet many different kinds of people between the students and the SOAR team. The more open you are to meeting and getting to know different kinds of people, the more educated and well rounded person you will become.
