It taught me a lot about myself as a person as well as how to be in charge and take care of children.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had more time to nanny for the family.
Advice
Always do nannying early in life before you start your career. It teaches you so much and is highly rewarding.
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Student
July 2018 • Corvallis, OR
What I liked
I enjoy the process of research in general: learning new subjects, refining knowledge of subjects I'm familiar with, and the application of new and familiar knowledge to a project.
What I wish was different
It would have been nice to have someone to bounce ideas around with. I enjoy the freedom of working alone, but there's something to be said for the camaraderie of exchanging knowledge and/or collaborating with someone else.
Advice
Always question every result you get on a research project. Never assume your result is correct until you've proven it's correct.
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Student Researchers
June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
I liked being able to speak with other scholars about my research in informal settings.
What I wish was different
I wish the program had more instruction on research writing.
Advice
I would make sure to take the time to get to know other students who are doing summer research. It's fun to talk about what motivates us to do our work when we could be on vacation!
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Certified Nurse Aide
June - July 2018 • Cusco, Cusco Region
What I liked
I liked experiencing a different culture.
What I wish was different
I wish more safety had been implemented.
Advice
Don’t worry about not knowing anything at the beginning, you will learn.
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Nanny
June - September 2018 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
Loved getting to know the family and doing fun things with the kids!
What I wish was different
Shorter hours
Advice
Don’t overwork yourself!
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Volunteer
June - August 2018 • Albany, GA
What I liked
I got to build relationships with the nurses, staff, and residents.
What I wish was different
Everything was fine. The events were fun to help out at and attend, and the staff were very kind. Most of the residents were fun to talk to, also.
Advice
Sometimes the residents may be mean and insult you, but the nurses experience these moments all the time. Their advice is to ignore it and just continue doing your task. Most of the residents are nice and appreciate you.
