I really like the community. Getting to be around other scientists and friends is a lot of fun.
What I wish was different
I wish the days didn't take so long I guess. Sometimes you have to stay late, but that's just science sometimes.
Advice
I would suggest taking advantage of it and embracing the research, even if it's not something you want to do. It gets you good experience and can allow you to make a honors project out of it. Also, connect with the other students and professors because it's a really unique, awesome community.
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Staff Officer
May 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Community, organization, and leadership the department displays
What I wish was different
I do not wish for anything to be different, too busy living in the day to worry about what i wish could be different.
Advice
How community is stronger as a unity vs being divided
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Music Arranger
June 2018 • Yosemite National Park, CA
What I liked
The band was great
What I wish was different
Less driving
Advice
Pack extra socks
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Athletic Trainer
August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I loved getting to work with athletes on a day-to-day basis, providing game coverage and creating rehabilitation plans for the athletes.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have traveled more with the volleyball team, but the university’s finances prohibited it.
Advice
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Research associate
May - July 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I loved the free housing provided by the university and opportunity to work alongside science professors in a research lab setting. We also were asked to do weekly presentations to the department which greatly improved my communication skills.
What I wish was different
Research is not always guaranteed to work and I wish my project had more success. But I learned the lesson of perseverance.
Advice
Take time to network and get to know professors or professionals in your field of interest, being personally recognized is key to gaining entry into some programs.
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Human Resources Receptionist
August 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I love the atmosphere. I work in Mieras Hall which is also the home to the President's Office. I get to see so many important leaders on our campus everytime I am working there.
What I wish was different
I wish the hours that I spent in the office were different and more catered to what best fit for me.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share is always being on time and working hard every day because regardless of whether you know it or not, you are always being watched.
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Biological and Chemical Intern
May - July 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I liked learning in the field for my major and getting to work with others who were passionate about our research.
What I wish was different
I wish the stipend would have been higher since we work 40 hours a week and make less money than everyone else on campus who works over the summer working only 28 hours maximum, but making minimum wage.
Advice
I 100% reccomend doing summer research, its life changing, a major growing/learning experience, and it's so much fun!!
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Summer Researcher
May - July 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Great people, good resume-building/research experience, and amazing community. Living and working with the same cool people all summer was a blast, and a great way to get introduced to what real research looks like on the day-to-day.
What I wish was different
Nothing! It's what it says on the tin, but probably better than you expect.
Advice
If research is even remotely interesting to you, definitely give it a try. It's great.
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Facilities Painter
May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed working alongside other fellow students and learning new skills.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Make sure you know which days you’d like to request off before starting
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Public Safety CSO
September 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I love being able to communicate and be of service to the community. It is fun seeing so many faces in one shift, and being able to help and assist visitors.
What I wish was different
I don't particularly like working graveyard shifts; however, it must be done and once I was used to it my body was able to react better to the different sleep schedule.
Advice
I would advise to be willing to learn. I learn something new daily on this job. The important thing is being present and friendly to everyone you encounter.
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Summer Ministry Team
May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I really enjoyed how I learned to work alongside other college students and also communicate effectively with adults in pastoral positions.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have been longer. I enjoyed every minute of traveling along the west coast to help lead worship at various camps & churches.
Advice
Learn to trust people & be open with how you are truly doing. Find your “home team” and lean on them when life isn’t so easy.
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ITS Help Center Technician
May 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexible hours, great co-workers and living in San Diego. Also the free on campus housing.
What I wish was different
I would have loved to do an internship or travel but it is not ideal financially.
Advice
Working at Point Loma over the summer is a great job and you make a lot of amazing friends, and get to surf a lot!
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Backpacking guide
May 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I loved being in the outdoors and working with my best friends.