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Oakland University

Research Assistant

May - September 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I learned a lot about transcription and translation and different experiments.

What I wish was different

Advice

Not to be too hard on yourself if experiments don’t work out the first time.
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Human resource consultant

June 2017 • Farmington, MI

What I liked

Work from home most of the time, High pay, autonomous.

What I wish was different

communication, travel time to meet with client.

Advice

Be willing to learn and patient.
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Biomedical animator

April 2017 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I love the ability to choose my own hours and still work around my school schedule. It’s really flexible.

What I wish was different

Advice

Stay patient and be ready to correct and fix a lot of the work you will do over the course of the year.
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Lab Assistant

September 2017 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

Learning many new concepts, and topic about biochemistry, genetics, organic chemistry and etc. And also being able to apply the text-book knowledge.

What I wish was different

The work environment id often stressful, I wish the work environment was a little light.

Advice

Properly research your employer, and other options you have and than join the internship/work position. Do not dive into because it has been offered to you.
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Assistant Systems Administrator

January 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

Variety of tasks, very collegiate and accommodating workplace.

What I wish was different

Bit slow during non-peak times. It gets hard to keep focused when there is little or nothing to do.

Advice

Don't complain about the boring task of pulling tapes too much, as it isn't really that bad. :)
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Student Employee

September 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

everything, the position was engaging and informative.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

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Student Assistant

September 2016 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I liked interacting with the student community My bosses, Jean Ann Miller and Roberta Hayden are amazing It was enough hours

What I wish was different

Some days were really slow, its hard on a Friday because there is no classes so the amount of students on campus is slim.

Advice

Make connections and get to know the student body.
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Archive Internship

May - August 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

The people , work and atmosphere.

What I wish was different

If my other employee would have shown up to work more regularly.

Advice

Everyone should try it.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

The hours were exceptionally flexible, and the work was engaging and challenging. This position was equal parts new information and applications of prior knowledge. The professor I worked with was highly involved in the research that I was doing.

What I wish was different

I wish I had greater access to the professor I was working with.

Advice

Make sure to write your questions down before talking with your adviser or the Ph.D. students you are working with. Oftentimes, I felt nervous around them and forgot to ask important questions.
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SSCC Waste Minimization Intern

May - August 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I loved being able to engage with campus recycling to better understand what we're doing and where we need to improve.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship had been set up to run through the school year but originally the project was supposed to be finished by the end of the summer so I understand why it wasn't.

Advice

I think that this opportunity taught me to be proactive. I often would take care of ideas that at first seemed out of my scope but ended up being valuable contributions
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maintenance

April 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

the huge amount of hours I could work per week; near 50 to 60. Also I had a great relationship with one of the Lead Supervisor.

What I wish was different

Organization and communication between the employees and supervisors.

Advice

Be prepared to wake up early on a regular basis. This position has decent perks and overall understanding for case-by-case emergencies.
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Alumni and Donor Recognition Project Manager

May - August 2017 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

Everyone was extremely friendly in John Dodge House and it felt like my second family by the end of the summer. I also got to meet all the deans of Oakland University and building professionalism. It was an amazing experience I was lucky to have!

What I wish was different

I wish the internship extended longer then just the summer.

Advice

Cherish the time you have wherever you intern. The summer flew by and I was sad to leave on the last day of work.
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Orientation Group Leader

May - August 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I absolutely loved working with the incoming freshman and getting them acclimated to the college life, they were so enthusiastic about learning what Oakland University is all about. The Orientation days were packed full of fun and knowledge gaining. That job has been the best part of any summer I've had!

What I wish was different

Something that could've been different is probably the structure of the day, instead of having half the students do one thing and half the other, it would be nice to have them all do it at the same time.

Advice

One thing I would say is, share your own experiences as much as you can, because it let's the incoming freshman know that there is never a dull moment at Oakland University!
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Biology Laboratory Assistant

May - August 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I really liked my supervisor, Dr. Thomas Raffel. I also really enjoyed the research topics we were exploring for the summer.

What I wish was different

I wish that there was a bit more organization. Sometimes that's hard to come by in the sciences though, especially when experiments don't go to plan and you have to regroup and come up with a plan B.

Advice

Get involved in undergraduate research as early as possible! It's an awesome opportunity, looks great on a resume, and gives you real-world experience in your eventual field!
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Marketing Inter

January 2017 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

The campus environment, the energetic and diverse staff, and the helpful student scheduling process.

What I wish was different

I wish i could have recieved more weekly hours. I was limited to 10 hours a week with the Marketing budget.

Advice

Always go for on-camous jobs even if you commute to the university. You are gievn so many helpful tools regarding networking, professional development, and even acadmeic tips.
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Moving

June 2018 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

I liked the friendly atmosphere and being able to work in a team everyday.

What I wish was different

I think if there was better equipment it would make doing the job less strenuous.

Advice

I’d advise anyone considering the job to just go for it because it really is a great job full of amazing people.
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Research Assistant

May 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

Experience

What I wish was different

Nothing, I had a wonderful experience

Advice

Work hard, stay on top of deadlines!
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Research assistant

September 2016 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

Learning about the different species and how to help out in organic gardens.

What I wish was different

Going more in depth when learning about how this research affects us in the big picture.

Advice

Lots of sunscreen!
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Event Staff

September 2017 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

Event Staff has been the best on campus job a student can ask for. The facilities team is very friendly and willing to work around your schedule. Mike Wood is a phenomenal boss and always keeps us providing a quality experience to the guest at OU.

What I wish was different

I wish the hours were more frequent. I wouldn’t mind working here for more hours.

Advice

This position isn’t a set schedule, which can be good and bad. I’d recommend this job to those who want to get involved with the atheletics and campus events.
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advising assistant

September 2017 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

It was an amazing experience working with the CAS Advising team was phenomenal.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

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