Pacific University

Biology Research Intern

May - August 2019 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

It’s was very hands-on and depending on who you worked with, there were many different opportunities and projects available.

What I wish was different

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Biology Research Intern

August 2019 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

Having the opportunity to conduct research alongside a classmate and a professor!

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to continue my work!

Advice

For anyone considering a science major, research is super beneficial to have participated in because it prepares you for courses that have labs.

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Event planning Employee

May - August 2019 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

The team was helpful and the bosses were clear in communication.

What I wish was different

The scheduling system was funny because it was first come, first serve. This made it hard to plan around my summer.

Advice

I learned the importance of everyone in a team working together. When we worked together everything ran smoothly but if one person was having an off day then the team fell apart.

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Facilities Painter

May - August 2019 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

The amazing personalities of all of the facilities staff members. Great, fun times!

What I wish was different

Advice

Experience is highly dependent upon your coworkers. Staff are amazing, though!

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Library Assistant

May - September 2019 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

The supervisors are amazing and it is a very pleasant environment to work.

What I wish was different

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Physics Researcher

May - August 2019 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

I enjoyed the focused attention to a specific project that I could fully dedicate my time and efforts into. The assistance from my research advisor and fellow lab-mates made the experience that much more fulfilling in that we all collaborated with each other to make our projects better.

What I wish was different

Something that could have been different would be that housing could have been included in the job because other research programs provide housing for the researchers

Advice

Take the opportunity in doing research as an undergraduate because it will benefit you greatly if you want to pursue grad school.

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Assistant Archivist

May 2018 - July 2019 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

Getting real life experience.

What I wish was different

I would’ve found this position sooner.

Advice

Find out what jobs are available that will help you with your career.

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Orientation Coordinator

April - August 2018 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

It increased my knowledge of the Pacific Community

What I wish was different

Nothing! It was a great experience!

Advice

Be flexible. It is an ever changing environment and you have to have flexibility to change gears at a drop of a hat.

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Assistant Archivist

May 2018 • Forest Grove, OR

What I liked

I loved the hands-on experience I got in the archives. I was able to learn things that I will use in my future career, while building my resume.

What I wish was different

I wish that I started working here sooner.

Advice

If you know where you want to work and there is an opportunity to do this work at your university, talk to the people in that department. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there.

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