Stony Brook University

Volunteer

June - August 2018 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

The blue island Oyster event!

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Shiro rules!

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Center Intern at LGBTQ* Services

August 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

It's engaging. Being active with other members of the LGBTQ community and doing meaningful work to help spread awareness and educate means so much to me as an employee and a person.

What I wish was different

This is a job that requires a lot of time and dedication, and while it's meaningful work, it takes up a great chunk of time I wish I had to myself.

Advice

Learn to manage your time with efficiency. The work is inherently abusive, but the people here do genuinely care for you and want you to focus on your academics. Talk to your supervisors if you need help, and they'll be there.

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Food Service Worker

October 2018 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

The friendly work environment and the flexibility in the work schedule.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Aid

June 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Really flexible professor, interesting work, a good step toward my career

What I wish was different

Better project, more relevant to what I want to work on

Advice

Make the most of your experiences and know what you want to work on, and settle for nothing less than that.

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Research assistant

August 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Great staff and teamwork

What I wish was different

Hours

Advice

Great insight in research

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

April 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Had a chance to learn valuable research skills from the psychology department

What I wish was different

It was a good experience, I can’t think of anything to chance

Advice

This lab required the research assistants to go out into the community and approach people about the study, so it may be difficult for those who are shy or do not have a strong network to rely on.

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Registration

June - August 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

I love how I was bale to interact with the faculty and staff from the department and also able to interact with the students I was working with through email on orientation.

What I wish was different

Advice

It is a great way to see what goes on behind the scenes in an academic environment

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Psychologist Research Assistant

June - August 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

I liked interviewing people and collecting data about their experiences of ageism In the United States. I felt like I was involved in a study that will contribute to breaking down negative stereotypes.

What I wish was different

I wish they were accepting more research assistants for the Fall 2019 semester. I had to look for another position. But it was still a great experience!

Advice

Look for a research position you are passionate about relating to your major. Study the previous research lab’s work and talk about your goals when interviewing

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Student Technologist

June 2018 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

I liked that I was able to work outside of my comfort zone with public speaking until public speaking became a part of my comfort zone. I also liked that the job incorporated parts of public speaking, graphic design, my major (biology) and helping other students.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Assistant

January 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Getting hands-on experience in a research lab was invaluable to my education as a scientist and was instrumental in truly understanding the scientific method.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I had a great experience

Advice

You are going to get as much out of research as you put into it. It’s important to go the extra mile to read everything you can find about your research topic so you can be a valuable resource to the project.

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Student technologist

September 2018 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Being able to work with people.

What I wish was different

More hours to work.

Advice

It’s nice to use time you would have spent doing nothing making money.

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Orientation College Assistant

June - August 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

I learned fully how integral teamwork and communication is with your coworkers. Also, I liked how I saw the behind the scenes aspect of orientation.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Orientation Leader

May - August 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

The people who I worked with

What I wish was different

That it was a year long job not just the summer

Advice

Learn to rely on your team

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Conference Assistant

May - August 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Got to live on campus Very malleable schedule I liked the work Good practice and experience for RA

What I wish was different

It had been more related to my career It had been less clicky

Advice

Try to get to know everybody on the staff and become as friendly as you can. You have to see them the whole summer so it's beneficial to be friendly

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Orientation Leader

May - September 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Wonderful environment and rewarding experience

What I wish was different

Advice

It’s a great summer experience and a good opportunity for growth and networking

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Laboratory Researcher

November 2018 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

I liked how flexible my schedule was over the summer. I was taking three summer classes and the members of the lab were extremely understanding of my other obligations. Being a part of a team and knowing you have the support of your colleagues is an amazing feeling. Anytime I was not doing school work, I came into lab to continue whatever work I was doing prior.

What I wish was different

I wish I was not taking summer classes along with this position. I was working in the lab at nonconventional hours. I spent most of the beginning of the day busy with classes and would spend the rest of the day doing research. My hours were not ideal, but I was able to dedicate enough time and more to be able to do my work. If I was less stressed out, I would've enjoyed myself more than I already did.

Advice

Whatever you decide you want to do, make sure you schedule your time well to get everything you need to do done. Be organized and think ahead of time what you want your next few months to look like. Preparing in advance will only help whatever experience you wish to pursue!

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Summer Research Assistant

May - September 2018 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Stony Brook University had a great facility that catered to research. As it is a larger school, it has more resources and imaging devices that can be utilized for furthering research. Since I was an undergrad and one of the younger members of lab, I was able to learn a lot from the grad students and post-docs working there. Everyone in the lab was engaging and welcoming.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Conference Assistant

May - August 2018 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

It was a great learning experience and it was great being a representative of the college

What I wish was different

Advice

Be open to learning and be able to adapt

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Computer consultant

June 2015 - May 2017 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

No micromanagement. They give you a lot of responsibility managing thousands of dollars of equipment which i liked. I loved it but only left because i graduated.

What I wish was different

The pay couldve been better for people working late shifts i.e. until 2:30am

Advice

Always remember to submit your next semesters preferences early i.e. right when your manager posts the preferences thread on blackboard. Also always remember to take inventory; dont be lazy about it because if one day something goes missing that you dont catch, its coming out of your paycheck.

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Resident Assistant

June - August 2019 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

I loved interacting with my residents and helping them adjust into a university setting. I worked with pre-freshmen so it was quite an interesting experience.

What I wish was different

I wished a lot of things were different including what an RA can and cannot do, but it was all out of my control.

Advice

The role of an RA is very important. You may not feel valued at the time by some residents, but after you have made a positive impact on their lives, they never forget you.

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