Occidental College

Biology Research Intern

June - August 2021 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I really liked the hands on opportunities. I liked being able to learn helpful Biology techniques such as PCR and zebrafish dissection. I liked having other peers to collaborate and discuss project details. I liked that the research was conducted in person.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have gotten started with the project and the experimentation a lot sooner. I think that having a proposal and detailed method of action would have been helpful.

Advice

Try new things, it will open you up to new experiences and ideas.

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Intern

January - May 2023 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

It was a very hands-on experience. This internship was part of the Rebellious lawyering program. I collaborated with lawyers and organizers to advocate for vendors. I conducted legal research and translate vendor interviews.

What I wish was different

Advice

Take advantage of your networks to learn about different careers.

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Manager at Telefund

January 2022 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

This job provided a very collaborative environment and strengthened my communication skills and fundraising skills.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be confident

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sociology research

June - August 2021 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the fact that I was able to move very independently with my project. The academic liberty that I was given led me to work to pursue expanding my research past just my senior thesis.

What I wish was different

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Undergraduate Researcher

June - August 2020 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I got to work remotely during the pandemic & learned a lot of more computational methods to solving scientific questions.

What I wish was different

I wish it was in person.

Advice

I know it's hard to find opportunities in the pandemic, but there are definitely things out there for you. Do the research and just start applying!

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Conference Services Associate

May - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed living on campus over the summer. The job had good perks (room and board).

What I wish was different

It was not an overly fulfilling experience. It will not contribute much to future career ambitions.

Advice

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Customer Service Representative

May 2016 - September 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Loved the amnesties provided with the summer job( free room and food ) along with making some money over summer

What I wish was different

Job would have lasted through the school year

Advice

Definitely take advantage of on campus jobs

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Biology Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I liked having a full time job that focused on a project I consistently work on during the school year. This allowed me to focus all of my time and effort into research, separate from any schoolwork, and further progress into my project that I will now be presenting for my Biology’s Honors thesis.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Administrative Assistant Intern

May 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The people I worked with

What I wish was different

Advice

Organization is key.

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Aqcuisitions assistant

May - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

My boss and learning about library resources.

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

Be attentive. Details matter.

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undergraduate student researcher

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

working in lab, getting closer to my lab mates, learning different techniques and problem solving

What I wish was different

food

Advice

great experience. if I were to go back, I would definitely do it again.

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Summer Researcher at Occidental College

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I really liked working in a close-knit environment with my fellow STEM majors. I also got to know my professor better and establish a stronger rapport.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more time to explore what we wanted to do. Once you are accepted, you are pretty much expected to do just one thing.

Advice

Apply early. Also, for research, the amount of effort you put in is directly proportional to the stuff you learn and what you can get out of it.

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Postal Service Mail Processor

June 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The job included the completion of a variety of tasks and was always interesting.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked on weekends too!

Advice

Be open to learning throughout the experience and practice what you learn consistently. Ask lots of questions.

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URC Summer Researcher

May - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The freedom of creating my own project and doing my own research.

What I wish was different

More weeks to do the project.

Advice

To have a solid outline of your project's goals for the summer.

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Resident Advisor

September 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Got to work with fellow RAs, ability to program events catered to residents

What I wish was different

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Student Researcher

May - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The freedom to work flexible hours. Learned how to code using Stata.

What I wish was different

More guidance!

Advice

You have to know how to figure things out and this involves thinking in ways you do not typically.

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Undergraduate Researcher

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The chance to further my academic career and prepare for my senior comps project

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Keep on top of it. Set up a schedule

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Prospect Research Assistant

May 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I was able to use my computer science background to experiment with how the Department of Advancement Services goes about conducting their research. I was able to strengthen my skills with Python, various Python frameworks, SQL, and Excel.

What I wish was different

Nothing! It was a very positive experience.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions and experiment! The only reason I was able to get this job in the first place was because I frequently approached Oxy faculty for potential job opportunities. Furthermore, had I not challenged the fear of experimentation, I would not have been able to apply my computer science background to the job.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

You get what you put in. Use this opportunity to take advantage of getting close with professors and on-campus resources!

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Postal Clerk

June 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The job had a variety of different tasks to be completed and offered a lot of room for learning because of that. It was overall very fun, our boss is great, and the job taught me things that I know most other jobs can't and don't teach. Learning how mail works domestically and internationally is valuable and important to understand.