I was surrounded with other students who have the same interest as me. Being on campus at CVI Stanford was such an amazing experience, hearing many seminars as well as being part of a research team.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Make sure to put in the work. You get out what you put in. Do not be discouraged to apply for internships with top names, go out there and put yourself out there.
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Sports Specialist
May - August 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
Knowledgeable and friendly staff. High expectations with daily challenges. Great learning experience with coworkers.
What I wish was different
better preparation; OJT is never fun
Advice
be ready to work - not an easy walk in the park.
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Orientation Coordinator
April - October 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
That I got to help put together one of Stanford's biggest events with a great group of fellow students and professional staff.
What I wish was different
I think a lot of the logistical processes could have been streamlined.
Advice
Write down what went well and what didn't. Final reports for next year are crucial.
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financial and managing assistant for the tennis camp
June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
I loved interacting with my coworkers and getting to manage different activities related to the summer camp.
What I wish was different
Honestly, it was a great experience.
Advice
Be ready to keep working hard every day, the best is expected from you.
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - September 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
Flexibility, experience, independence, meeting new people, learning, contributing to science, meaningful work
What I wish was different
Housing is expensive in Palo Alto so it would be nice if it were cheaper.
Advice
Apply for Stanford UAR Major Grant for summer research
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
The Bergmann lab is an amazing place to work! Everyone is the lab is a great coworker and mentor, the research is engaging, and there are lots of opportunities to learn new skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been better prepared to jump into my research, because the time pressure creates problems for the project.
Advice
Ask for help early so
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Residential Counselor
August 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
It was a positive working environment where I had the opportunity to learn leadership skills from other college students from around the United States.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more breaks in between shifts because sometimes our break was our lunchtime or dinnertime meaning that we were still supervising the children during that time so it was not a complete break.
Advice
Take naps and take your break times to avoid burning out.
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Medical Administrative Assistant
June - September 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
The people I worked with
What I wish was different
No outside light during work made days feel weird
Advice
Use your network!
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Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
Getting to know Professors and Stanford team
What I wish was different
I wish the job was fast-paced but it was in its early stages
Advice
Meet Professors in school for summer job
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research assistant
June 2017 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
schedule flexibility
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research
June - September 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Lots of flexibility with an independently designed project!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sports nutrition intern
September 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
Building experience and coworkers
What I wish was different
More sports performance
Advice
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Server
June - September 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
good pay; if you do what you're supposed to, you have time take a small break
What I wish was different
Manager
Advice
You might not get it and feel overwhelmed at first, but after about 2 weeks everything is routine
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Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
Collaborating with other research assistants from other universities nationwide, and developing connections with lab managers and post docs.
What I wish was different
Advice
What you put in is what you get out
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
Freedom to design my own research project
What I wish was different
More instruction up front and more bonding experiences with other researchers in the lab.
Advice
Be divisive about the project you want to work on and talk to as many people as possible while at Stanford.
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Research Intern
June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
A fast-paced, well-funded research opportunities, with a lot of room for personal growth and contribution of own ideas
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
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Research Assistant
June 2017 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
Opportunities for Professional Development
What I wish was different
Advice
Take advantage of opportunities at Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis
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Residential Counselor
July - August 2017 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
Opportunity to work with students one on one; Free boarding and food; lots of great activities
What I wish was different
More preparation and explicit description of what I would be doing, and more being able to work with someone experienced in the field of residential education
Advice
Ask questions even if it seems like everyone knows what they're doing, because they won't necessarily tell you what's going on, and you can be assured that no one actually knows what's going on except a few people.
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research
June - August 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
Everything! Professors are wise and funny, colleagues are very talented.
