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St. Catherine University

Public Safety Dispatcher

June 2023 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I liked the overall environment of working with other students and the easygoing atmosphere.

What I wish was different

I wish that some of the training days were more condensed instead of being spread out over a long period of time.

Advice

One piece of advice that I would share is to not feel embarrassed or scared to ask questions if you are unsure about something.
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Merchandise Intern

September - December 2021 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I love connecting with the students and sustainable work, there's a lot of room to grow in your leadership and work independently

What I wish was different

I wish there was more structure and training into the position

Advice

Go into the position with a clear vision
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Mentor

July 2022 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

The staff, other mentors, the program itself

What I wish was different

Maybe have a more open option in meals for every student, so vegetarians can have their meals as well.

Advice

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public health intern

June 2022 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

That you can easily sort what you want out of you job and easily apply.

What I wish was different

I wish I got notifications about my application

Advice

Apply to more jobs than you think you need to.
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Community Leaders

September - December 2019 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I loved how engaging the experience was! This job opportunity offered me experience, but always with the pursuit of social justice. The work in the Immigrant Law Center of MN was different every day and the work impacted families of undocumented immigrants for the better. The supervisors are friendly and help provide a secure environment to grow.

What I wish was different

I wish more students from St. Kate's were employed in these important job positions. This program should be expanded.

Advice

Be open to help. Supervisors care for you and will advocate for you. Make sure to research the work site before you apply.
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Lifeguard

May - August 2018 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

There was flexible hours available for this position.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Collaborative Researcher

June - September 2019 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I liked the flexible schedule and the ability to learn from others.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to do research and find more results.

Advice

Make sure that it doesn’t take over your entire summer and have fun while learning new things.
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Sustainability Coordinator

May 2019 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I love having the opportunity to form new connections on campus with different groups to discuss sustainability efforts!

What I wish was different

Advice

Push yourself out of your comfort zone and apply for any position that interests you. It never hurts to try!
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Collaborative Research Assistant

June 2019 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I loved being able to work one-on-one with a professor on research. It was incredible to work the whole summer on one project and tangibly see the progress that I have made since beginning the first project. It was also very flexible and my mentor is incredibly supportive while allowing room to struggle and problem solve for myself.

What I wish was different

I don't really wish that anything had been different, honestly. It was rewarding and fun!

Advice

Take the leap! A professor knows if you're ready!
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Student Undergraduate Researcher

May - September 2018 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I loved building my research, critical thinking, and writing skills. I also enjoyed working alongside my professor. It is also very rewarding that our research will add to the existing body of knowledge within our industry.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Collaborator

June - August 2018 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I loved getting to pursue a subject I was passionate about.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have had more time! Honestly the experience was amazing and left me wanting to do more!

Advice

If there's something you are interested in, go for it! The Summer Scholars Program is such a good way to learn about yourself, your major, and grow mentorships and relationships.
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Collaborative Undergraduate Researcher

June 2018 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

Able to apply textbook knowledge

What I wish was different

More hands on experience

Advice

Be ready to ask questions
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Computer Help Desk Specialist

May 2018 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I loved learning about computers and printers. Now, when I'm printing around campus, I can fix it myself and also help others!

What I wish was different

I wish I would've lived closer on campus so I could work more hours and get more training done.

Advice

Take notes when training and ask lots of questions!
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Research Collaborator

May 2018 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

Learning different aspects of research on a topic that was interesting to me

What I wish was different

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Advice

It’s okay to make mistakes, and learn from them.
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