New Mexico Tech

Conference Assistant

May - August 2019 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

I was able to work this job for 30 hours a week and was able to take Calculus 3 at the same time.

What I wish was different

The number of hours worked were very uneven, based off of the number of conferences on campus.

Advice

For New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students, this is a good job to work if you are also taking just 1 class over the summer.

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Research Assistant

May 2019 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

I was able to talk with many professors that were available on campus over the summer to further my research. New Mexico Tech also provided me with fantastic facility resources so that I could properly run my project. My research professor was also extremely helpful, and I learned skills that are highly sought after for jobs in my field.

What I wish was different

I was very excited to work, and would have loved if I was allowed to work more hours.

Advice

Undergraduate research is one of the best opportunities to gain experience in your field early on. These opportunities also allow you to get in touch with professionals in your field that you may then network with a later date. I wish all students could share in this experience, in my opinion doing undergraduate research is fully utilizing the opportunities available at New Mexico Tech.

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Golf Course Laborer

May 2019 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

I have a always been a golfer and being able to work on the golf course was very nice. Able to play golf whenever and the staff and superiors are really cool

What I wish was different

Nothing got alot expierence and enough work to keep me busy

Advice

Just stay on top and enjoy yourself

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NMT gym employee

August 2018 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

I like the people. Sometimes you see them everyday or even every week. You talk to them and also get to know them. I’ve made many friends through this job.

What I wish was different

Probably the facility. The facility is really old and we always have something break down.

Advice

It’s an easy job and you get exposed to many people from campus and the town.

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Undergraduate Researcher

January 2018 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

Research is a great experience. My current work and advisor are wonderful to work with, and I've learned a ton. It's introduced me to entirely new fields, and helped me decide on what I want to do post graduation.

What I wish was different

I do wish the school would allow a full 40 hour work week if the student finds it possible. I spend much more than 20 hours a week doing research because I enjoy it and because I have to if I really want to accomplish anything.

Advice

If you're interested in research at all, start talking to Professors. They love to talk about their work, and one might just offer you a job.

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Conference Assistant

May - August 2019 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

I got to meet and talk with all sorts of amazing people from all over the country and work with a group of amazing and fun people.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had spent more time talking to people to learn more about their experiences.

Advice

If someone asks you to dance, jump in!

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Library Circulation Clerk

June 2018 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

The supervisors were helpful and accommodating to my class schedule

What I wish was different

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Archival Assistant

May 2020 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

Flexible hours and material provided for work from home.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to separate my home space from my workspace, but that is not a consequence of the job.

Advice

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Research assistant

May 2019 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

It was an interesting project

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Assistant

May 2019 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

I loved going out in the field to collect my own samples. I had the chance to do collaboration work with UNM and other entomologists.

What I wish was different

I wish I was better prepared to do field work in 100 degree weather.

Advice

Always keep an open mind and be prepared. Research like this is life changing and you have to always be prepared for mosquitoes, traps being compromised and so on.

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Student Registrar Assistant

January 2018 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

I liked that, for the most part, the tasks I had to do were consistent. So I felt confident that I knew how to handle almost every student that came into the office.

What I wish was different

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Student Worker

January 2016 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

Flexible hours, time to do homework

What I wish was different

Nothing really

Advice

Network to get the best on-campus jobs

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Student Engineer

October 2017 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

The people, some of the work.

What I wish was different

That it was more in my field

Advice

Get used to politics

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Promotional documentation intern

May - August 2019 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

Schedule

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Staying organized makes working a lot easier, be patient and open to new experiences.

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Research Intern Mechanical Engineering

May 2018 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

The ease with which I could talk to my supervisor, as well as the research itself.

What I wish was different

I wish I'd started earlier on this project!

Advice

Get after your professors to give you research projects, then MAKE TIME to do them.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Socorro, NM

What I liked

The school housed all participants in on campus apartments and provided us with a monthly stipend. The first couple of days consisted mostly of orientations and a campus tour to get familiar with the school and the surrounding areas. The remainder of the week was made up of mini-courses on basic research, data analysis, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Since everyone came from different schools with their own curriculum, these courses were designed to get everyone on the same page, which was great. We were also introduced to our faculty advisor and the research topic we would be working on. The following weeks consisted of research and weekly meetings with our faculty advisor. Meetings typically covered what we understood about some of the research papers we were reading and the basis for our summer project. The faculty mentor was also very helpful and gave us clarification about any topics that we didn't understand. The remaining weeks consisted of implementing our project, writing a final report, and creating a report summary poster. The last day of the program consisted of presenting our poster to an audience of students and faculty at the university. Overall it was a great experience. I learned a great deal about cybersecurity and was exposed to concepts that would help me grow as a student and a programmer. I would encourage future students to definitely participate in the NSF-REU program.

What I wish was different

The application process was a bit slow. After I was selected for the 10-week summer research program, I didn't receive the informational packet about the program: (housing, check-in, schedule,) until about a week before I was supposed to arrive at the university. Having all the information sent earlier would have saved a lot of stress and would have allowed me to make travel arrangements more than a week's notice.

Advice

Don't be worried about not knowing enough about research before applying. For most undergraduate research positions it's expected that you may not be familiar with all aspects of research. It's supposed to be a learning experience. It doesn't hurt to apply. Even if you may not want to get into research as a career field, it is still a great way to get some exposure to topics that your school may not offer.

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