Great work environment. Got to learn a lot about how research works for grad students.
What I wish was different
Advice
Take advantage of the connections you make and try to experience Hoboken and NYC as much as possible.
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Education Counselor
June - August 2022 • Hoboken, NJ
What I liked
The collaborative environment between employees. The school-sponsored activities such as the dinner cruise and the Yankees game. The simple nature of taking attendance and ensuring that everyone is doing ok in class.
What I wish was different
Some of the activities were a little cheap.
Advice
Always remember to communicate with your co-workers to ensure that all students are accounted for.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2022 • Hoboken, NJ
What I liked
I liked the freedom to conduct my own project.
What I wish was different
I wish I chose a project I liked more.
Advice
Take advantage of all the free seminars and experience building.
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Student Researcher
June - August 2021 • Hoboken, NJ
What I liked
I really enjoyed the hands on experience and an opportunity to work on a project!
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve had the experience in person, but that was a necessary precaution due to COVID-19.
Advice
Have an open mind! My research was process-based modeling which is someone I’d never considered pursuing, I just liked the Professor. Now, I have a new opportunity in the same field because of that experience I gained over the summer.
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Researcher
May - August 2020 • Hoboken, NJ
What I liked
Freedom to direct the research in the direction of the project.
Able to get hands on research during the COVID outbreak.
What I wish was different
More access to tools and a lab space rather than being at home.
Advice
Definitely don't be afraid to try out research, I had a great time and have continued it into this semester for credit.
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Economic Research Assistant
May - July 2020 • Hoboken, NJ
What I liked
It was a great way to contribute to helping during this pandemic and it was a great learning experience interacting with professors and students.
What I wish was different
Overall it was good, the virtual meetings were sometimes difficult but the organization of the program was well done.
Advice
Definitely get involved and interact with your team members and professors to demonstrate your interest and effort
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Biology Research Intern
May - August 2019 • Hoboken, NJ
What I liked
I participated in a summer program at Stevens called Internship & Entrepreneurship Summer Scholars Program. The goal of the program was for non-pinnacle scholars to have an opportunity to conduct research and give them an opportunity to market their research. I really liked how we were motivated to present our research with the main goal of introducing it to the real world and being able to attract audience despite their background of knowledge and learn essential communication skills.
What I wish was different
Since majority of my peer scholars were aiming to patent their product, the majority of time we would focus was on patenting, whereas my project was research and information based so I was not really sure how I would go about marketing as it was barely discussed.
Advice
I really wish that the non-pinnacle scholars to take advantage of this program and it will not only give them an advantage to conduct research but also learn real-life skills when facing audience from all different fields.
