Learned different laboratory skills to apply to future research projects.
What I wish was different
It would have been great to have a paid internship and more collaboration with other researchers.
Advice
Everyone has to start somewhere and you might not be super interested in what you're doing but it can be educational!
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Research Assistant
June - August 2021 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I had a great mentor and support system there. I also was able to run my own experiments.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a longer experience.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions!
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Social Media Intern
June - August 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
Real world experience, chance to build my resume, overall nice experience
What I wish was different
I wish it wasn't unpaid but many internships are
Advice
Apply for internships as early as possible. And do as many as you can. The more experience the better
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Volunteer
August 2016 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I like that I can work in different areas of the hospital. I get meet new people and network. The work environment is very good. Everyone is so welcoming. I volunteer there every week so I am very familiar with the faces that come in and it if the hospital.
What I wish was different
I wish I could shadow a nurse more often. And get more hands on experience within the hospital.
Advice
This is such a great experience to get involve and to network with different people that could help you with the path you are on.
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SCVP Intern
May - August 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
Engaging with the children.
What I wish was different
More opportunities to shadow and talk to staff.
Advice
Makes you reflect on your future career path.
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Therapist Assistant
September 2018 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed seeing children who had no way of communicating learn to use either verbal mands or a picture exchange card system to communicate their needs.
What I wish was different
The program had a time limit of 12 weeks with each client. I would like to have longer than to work with each client.
Advice
Not every client is going to respond to therapy. Don't let that discourage you!
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Child Neurology Intern
June - August 2018 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I was really able to connect with the child neurologists and the residents during clinic. I really like meeting new people, so getting to meet the patients with the doctor was a really valuable experience. I also gained a few technical skills, such as the ability to read MRIs as well as utilize basic medical diagnostic techniques.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to intern for longer. I learned a lot and saw many different kinds of patients, but I was unable to live near the hospital. Commuting from home took a long time, so I was not able to spend the whole day at the hospital. The actual experience was pretty amazing.
Advice
Doctors at large medical centers will most likely have many visiting residents or medical students. This means they are very used to inexperienced people coming in and asking questions, and they are very welcoming. Take advantage of these opportunities to see if the medical career path is really what you would like to do. This experience was able to help me make that decision easily.
