https://www.booker.senate.gov/services/internships

Office of U.S. Senator Cory A. Booker - Camden, NJ

House Caretaker

June - July 2019 • Bethesda, MD

What I liked

Flexibility, side job opportunities, location

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be careful who you take it for, my boss was amazing but it could go wrong many ways
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Student Teaching

January - December 2019 • Woodstock, GA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Be on time every day
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Local volunteer

February - October 2018 • Little Elm, TX

What I liked

Since I had no prior experience working on a construction site. I earned new skills such as rebar installation, constructing a wood fence, masonry , and many more skills. I learned how to work better with others and to always follow directions at all time .

What I wish was different

I wish I could have done more than 20 hours a week

Advice

LDC is the best way to go!!
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Private Tutor

June - August 2019 • Chadds Ford Township, PA

What I liked

I really enjoyed getting more experience teaching. I got to help students find a love for math and move forwards towards one day teaching myself.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked more hours. Due to the students' busy schedules and my own planning for college, it was hard for me to find times that matched with their schedules.

Advice

I would advice making sure that you actually care. When the tutor/teacher cares, the student is more likely to care. I am very passionate about math and teaching, so I came across to the students as likable, relatable, and someone who cared about their work.
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N/A

January 2001 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

find an internship about EE

What I wish was different

Advice

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outreach cordinator

August 2016 • Round Rock, TX

What I liked

I was able to help all kinds of people.

What I wish was different

getting paid would be nice. not really nothing to change.

Advice

must have agape love
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Student Teacher

August 2019 • Dardanelle, AR

What I liked

The students, fellow teachers, and staff.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more clearly defined expectations ahead of time from my supervising teacher.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions.
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Volunteering

September 2019 • Daytona Beach, FL

What I liked

I liked the fact that I had the opportunity to get one on one experience and interactions with the staff and young ladies who worked there. It really made the experience personal.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Nanny

June - August 2019 • Asheville, NC

What I liked

Very flexible.

What I wish was different

I wish I had less hours. I usually stayed with them for about 11 hours.

Advice

Get creative.
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Wedding Planning Assistant

April - July 2019 • Liberty, MO

What I liked

I liked being able to help design and execute the weddings. I liked being involved in the decision making process. I also got the chance to speak and interact with quite a few vendors in the area and make professional connections that way. It was a great learning experience and also a fantastic networking opportunity.

What I wish was different

I wish that I would have fit better with the organization and Vice versa. The reason I left was not only because I was going back to school in August but also because I did not feel welcomed at my company and my needs were not being met which made it hard to want to work.

Advice

Make sure you do your research about the companies you are applying to and the position requirements and specifications. Also, make it clear to your prospective recruiting companies what type of employee you are and what you are looking for in a career.
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Swim Teacher and Lifeguard

June - August 2019 • Weiser, ID

What I liked

For swim lessons I was able to create my own little program which was a really good experience for me. It taught me to be proactive. Life guarding was more of a side job, it did not pay as much but was also a good experience for me because I was able to work with the swim team!

What I wish was different

More pay for the life guarding... :) Swim lessons there were lots of learning curves, so now I can critique and make it better!

Advice

I learned a lot about myself and how to be proactive! My advice it to be patient with yourself, others and the experience overall.
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Business Intelligence Intern

May 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

Manager, workplace enviorment.

What I wish was different

More steady internship plan.

Advice

Work where I work.
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Volunteer

April - July 2019 • Farmville, VA

What I liked

I enjoyed working alongside nurses, doctors, etc. throughout the hospital. This volunteer/internship opened my eyes to what I want to do in my future career as a nurse.

What I wish was different

I wish my internship could have been longer and I wish I could have gained more hands on experience.

Advice

Always look into internships where ever you go and what ever you do, as they are crucial tools to help one figure out if something is for them or not.
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Torrance CourtHouse/ SelfHelp Center

January 2018 • Torrance, CA

What I liked

Volunteering at the Torrance CourtHouse doing Family Law is definitely a great experience. I help different people from different backgrounds everyday with different types of cases. One of my favorite cases is Divorce Petition because I have to interview/ask questions to the victim/defendant as to why he/she is getting divorce. Of course it's hard process for them but what makes me glad that I'm able to help them fill out their paper works before filing to the court.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Work on your confidence if you shy to talk to people, because confidence is essential in any workplace.
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Nanny

June 2019 • Elkhorn, NE

What I liked

The hours were not too demanding and I was able to spend time with kids and take them places to do fun activities.

What I wish was different

I wish I worked more hours.

Advice

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Student researcher

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed learning how different coding programs were able to organize such large quantities of data.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have been able to analyze more of my data and potentially discover new relationships between the data.

Advice

Although one method does not work in your research, do not just drop your idea. Keep working to find solutions to the problem and do not give up on it.
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Au Pair

June - July 2019 • Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna

What I liked

Au Pairing in a small town in Italy was such an amazing experience. I was a nanny to 2 girls aged 9 and 11. The family was wonderful and we learned so much from each other. It was a great way to get to experience another culture without doing a semester abroad.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have learned a little more Italian, and been more creative with the children, especially during english lessons.

Advice

Go with an open mind! If you cannot go with friends, join a facebook group or meet travelers at hostels. But also don't be afraid of doing things completely alone! It was the best decision of my life.
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Research assistant

May 2019 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

I liked doing research in an area I enjoyed (biology/Iphy)

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to get paid experience

Advice

Make good connections with your PI in research because they will help you make great connections for the future.
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Nanny

July - August 2019 • Eugene, OR

What I liked

Easy and relaxed job, part time so I could job search.

What I wish was different

I wish I would’ve had a job or internship that got me professional experience in the area I want to go into.

Advice

It’s a great way to unwind and make money after a tough year of school.
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Photographer

June - August 2019 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Anyone looking to get into event photography as well as landscape/ portrait should create a website and obtain an LLC. This will validate their worth to possible clients and enable them to improve/ expand their business moving on.
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