Pitzer College

Production Assistant

February 2022 • Claremont, CA

What I liked

I love the bosses and the flexible work schedules. It's easy to pick up extra shifts and work around our school schedules.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Use the time in the office to practice working and familiarizing yourself with the equipment so you can make better recommendations to students that come in.

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Summer Tour Guide

May - August 2019 • Claremont, CA

What I liked

I loved getting to meet so many new people while giving tours! I also learned a lot about college admission processes while developing my customer service skills! There are also a lot of opportunities to still get involved on campus over the summer like different hiring committees, meeting different staff members, and offering student input on new projects!

What I wish was different

The only aspect I wish I could change was the heat! Some days were over 100˚F so it was sometimes uncomfortable for our guests but we did everything in our power to keep them cool by keeping them in air conditioned areas, providing water and umbrellas, and even surprising them with popsicles at the end of the tour!

Advice

One piece of advice I would share about this experience is don't be too hard on yourself! Sometimes, I would mess up my wording or say something in an order I didn't like. Eventually I learned sometimes it can make things feel more relatable, I developed my public speaking skills, and I learned to laugh at myself.

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First Gen Intern

July 2019 • Claremont, CA

What I liked

I love engaging with fellow First Gen students and creating & making resources available to them.

What I wish was different

Nothing at this time

Advice

That stepping out of your comfort zone can be a very rewarding experience.

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Orientation Adventure Coordinator

June - August 2019 • Claremont, CA

What I liked

The experience of full participation in Pitzer’s community. I also liked the responsibility of planning 10 3 day trips.

What I wish was different

I think this job starts too early in the summer- I could have gotten just as much done if we had started in July.

Advice

Negotiate for some time at home/not in Claremont if that’s what you want!

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Orientation Logistics Coordinator

May - September 2019 • Claremont, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed coordinating the new student orientation and being involved with every aspect of organizing the orientation.

What I wish was different

I feel it would have been smoother for me if I had a more thorough training.

Advice

Try to finish things in advance to limit mistakes or catch them early.

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Historian Research Assistant

May - September 2018 • El Paso, TX

What I liked

Learning about the history of Native Americans in El Paso, Texas because I never knew about them despite loving there all my life

What I wish was different

Advice

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