I like that I am given opportunities for independence and innovation at my office job, while also having a routine.
What I wish was different
I wish that our office got more traffic during the summer months, because then there would be more to do.
Advice
If you'd like more opportunities to make decisions and be creative, just ask for them and they will most likely accommodate.
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Research Assistant
January 2017 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I love working at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory! I learn so much through hands-on research and am applying what I learn in the classroom.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Reach out to professors to work with! All I did was send an email to my adviser, Dr. Chris Wrede, about his research and asked if I could work with him.
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Service Center Representative
March 2019 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I liked the opportunity to be able to work on campus and be more involved in student life.
What I wish was different
There really isn't anything I wish had been different, it was a really nice summer job.
Advice
I recommend taking this job so you are able to get more involved on campus. Take the time to get to know the students.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
March 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
very educational!
What I wish was different
Advice
it takes hard work
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Lab Assistant
May - August 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
It gave me a lot of laboratory experience and had very friendly staff.
What I wish was different
That I could have been paid more and/or had more hours available for me to work.
Advice
Come prepared to be challenged and work some longer days when not expected!
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Biological Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
the people and the location and being involved in science on a deeper level
What I wish was different
less bending over to measure plants and insects
Advice
Have fun but be prepared to work hard
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Athletics Dept. Intern
June - August 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I got to meet so many amazing people and build my network. I also got to learn more and be exposed to a B1G athletics department and learn more about the operations at that level.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been better prepared to hit the ground running in terms of being familiar with the position and being ready to have access to resources from the beginning.
Advice
Be ready to start from the first minute at work. Never say no to doing an assignment and always volunteer to help with anything regardless of what is needed.
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Park Maintenance Worker Kellogg Experimental Forest
June 2018 • Richland, MI
What I liked
The atmosphere was very relaxed but when we needed to get work done we got it done.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't have changed anything.
Advice
Don't be afraid to do manual labor, it feels really good at the end of the day when you finally can relax.
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Research
May - June 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I loved it. I had a great research team. Wish i could’ve went back
What I wish was different
Wish it was longer
Advice
Take advantage of every opportunity
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intern
May - July 2018 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
This opportunity provided me a graduate level experience in a research oriented university. I was able to work independently with my mentor to construct a project that would assist in future research.
What I wish was different
I wish the accommodations were better.
Advice
If you are unsure about what field to pursue, or if you are interested in graduate school I would recommend an on-campus internship in order to get an immersive experience to help make your decision.
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BI Intern
August 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I loved this job and it's related to my major.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
The subject I was researching was very interesting and so it didn’t feel much like work as it was just gaining experience in the field. The hours were also very flexible and could work with my schedule. The professor I was helping out with research was also super nice to work for.
What I wish was different
It was the first year of the research, so the methods were still being tinkered with, and sometimes some of the measurements seemed redundant or unnecessary.
Advice
If you’re in a major that does lab or field research, don’t be afraid to build new contacts with professors and work in their labs because it can definitely help in the future.
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Level 2 Student Cook
January 2016 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I loved learning how to prepare new food items as well as learning how to work independently
What I wish was different
Advice
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Academic coach
June - August 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
This experience was very gratifying and allowed me to help incoming college freshmen get ready for STEM courses.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Library Assistant
August 2016 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
It had a great, flexible schedule.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Go on walks. It makes being inside easier.
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Human Resource Assistant
February 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Experience, people, flexibility with schedule
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Very heavy work load but very easy to maintain
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Sports Camp Assistant
June - August 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I thought it was a great experience for anyone. Even thought most of my peers were planning to become RAs in the future, it was a good experience for me as a future teacher.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a bit more organization and a better description of our specific tasks we needed to do.
Advice
If you’re looking to work with kids, you don’t really do much of that in this job.
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Spanish Camp Volunteer
June - July 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Loved working with the children, and teaching them about different cultures.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have lived closer to campus, so that it was not such a long commute everyday.
Advice
If you're somewhat thinking about doing it, I say 100% commit to it because if you do, you will not regret it one bit.
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Greenhouse technician
April 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexible hours and ability to learn a lot from a wide group of superiors.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a little more guidance.
Advice
I would recommend everyone to reach out to professors who are doing research they are interested in. They are great resources
