Southern Utah University

Library Assistant

May 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

My coworkers and supervisors were always friendly and helpful! There is a real sense of teamwork here.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions.

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Land Law Examiner Intern

May - October 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The mentor ship and the ability to qualify for a Public Land Corp certificate that allows me to be hired non-competitively in the federal government.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship could have continued!

Advice

Be ready to get a firehouse amount of knowledge every day. There is so much to learn about Lands and Realty in the public land sector and it would take several decades to know it all.

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Marketing team for SUU Aviation

August 2018 - July 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I absolutely loved my job. I had the best boss. Everyone really worked together.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Do your job and be good at it. You’ll enjoy it more.

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Assistant Coach for Excellence and Success

May 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The community feel with coworkers, great boss, and meaningful experiences

What I wish was different

I wish I would have taken more of the breaks offered to me instead of just focusing so much on work

Advice

Make sure you don't just work during the summer, take the time to recharge more

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Assistant Coach for Excellence and Success

May 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I loved the work environment and the trainings that we received.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Always be on your toes, always be willing to change your plans.

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Program Coordinator

April - July 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

This was my second year working for SUU PREP and I love the relationships I have made with my coworkers, boss and the kids that attend the program. I know that being in middle school is not an easy time of life and I love that these kids, who are academically advanced beyond their peers, have an outlet and a chance to challenge themselves.

What I wish was different

I was working two jobs over the summer and that was a lot on my plate. I was exhausted by the end of the summer and I wish I had cut my hours for either one or the other job. Overall, I wish I could've dedicated myself to this job more instead of spreading myself so thin over both jobs.

Advice

Working for SUU PREP has nothing to do with my major, but I was in a similar program growing up and it made all the difference in the world in my education. It helped me to build confidence in myself as a student and really push myself to new levels. Being a part of a program outside of your major, but something that you are passionate about, is a great way to expand your resume and your horizons.

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Assistant Coach for Excellence and Sucess

May 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I love working with incoming students. I love being able to help them out and start helping them connect to their university. Starting them on their path to success is the coolest thing.

What I wish was different

Nothing really comes to mind in the moment!

Advice

Remember to take time for yourself. This job is demanding mentally. It is important to recharge, sharpen your ax, and enjoy who you are and what you do.

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IT Help Desk

May 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Everyday is a new experience, and I get to meet a lot of people around campus.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Accounting Assistant

April 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I liked working for Derek Louder and learning so much from him and the experience he has.

What I wish was different

I wish they paid more since it is a low hourly wage for student workers.

Advice

Even though the pay is low, I learned a lot and it is great experience to have on my resume.

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Peer Mentor

May 2017 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Love the working environment, and being an advocate for students!

What I wish was different

Frankly nothing. I love my job.

Advice

Get talking to people on campus. Share what motivates you, and align yourself with those people.

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Student Grounds Crew

May 2017 - August 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Flexible schedule and being able to be outside everyday

What I wish was different

Better structure and organization and not have to "find" things to do.

Advice

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Campus Police Dispatch/Secretary

August 2017 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Awesome coworkers

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be professional and show who you are!

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YCC Crew Leader

May - August 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

This was an IIC internship, so I was working with the Forest Service in the Cedar Ranger District. I loved being outside every day in the forest, and we did a variety of jobs from trail building and repair to installing new campground features to fuels reduction. It was instructive to work with the different departments within the FS, like range, fire, recreation, and hydrology. I loved working with my youth crew, who had energy and exuberance for the duration of the summer. I got to develop my leadership and communication skills and work in a fun, positive environment that I may even pursue as a future career.

What I wish was different

Really the only things I would have liked to have done differently is worked in more areas of the Dixie National Forest. We typically had our projects near Duck Creek or Panguitch Lake, with a couple of exceptions. More exposure to other parts of the district would have been interesting. Also, I wanted to use my chainsaw more... But there's other internships for that :)

Advice

Carry plenty of water and pack a good lunch, because some of the projects are very laborious and it gets hot during the summer, even on the mountain. Invest in a good pair of work/hiking shoes, or a hybrid of the two. It's also helpful to facilitate interaction with your crew, especially at the beginning of the season to help people settle into the routine and feel comfortable. Building trust and communicating helps every other aspect of the job go smoothly.

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Planetarium Technician

January 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Decent pay. Good experience in my field. Super fun working with kids.

What I wish was different

The hours were inconsistent, but that's just the nature of the thing.

Advice

The job requires stamina and conviction. The physics/astronomy professors do not appreciate flakey employees.

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Registrar Clerk

January 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The work was enlightening and always kept you busy. The people were a lot of fun to work with and I learned a lot.

What I wish was different

There are some parts of the job that were grueling which makes sense. Many of the students are away from the university during summer which means that you are stuck answering phone calls and emails most of the time.

Advice

Make sure you come in with a clear mind and a good additude and you are sure to have a great day.

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Housekeeping Staff

June - August 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Good hours.

What I wish was different

Probably nothing. Just a hard job.

Advice

Be prepared to work hard.

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Office Assistant

June 2017 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Great work environment. Love interacting with students and professors.

What I wish was different

Advice

Definitely good job for people that love interacting with a wide variety of people.

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Tutor

October 2017 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I love helping students understand material.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

If you can help someone, make sure you do it.

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Student custodian

May - August 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Flexible hours.

What I wish was different

It was early in the morning, and we had too many employees, which meant we all wandered around to fill time once the building was clean.

Advice

Don’t miss work unless you have to. Once you sleep in, it gets way too easy to do it again.

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International Teaching

May - June 2018 • Wuhan, Hubei

What I liked

I loved having the opportunity to teach an English Writing course at Wuhan Polytechnic University. It was even more amazing because I pursued this opportunity and made it happen. I was the first one to do this, this meant that I had a lot of extra work to do but it was incredibly worth it.

What I wish was different

Because it was the first year we didnt know what to expect and that resulted in things being less organized than I would have liked.

Advice

If you have the opportunity to do something like this, DO IT! It is incredibly rewarding and absolutely worth it. I ended up spending more money than I made but I would do it all over again. I learned so much!

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