I enjoyed learning how to perform different analytical techniques and being able to apply coursework to real, meaningful research.
What I wish was different
I wish I learned more about the analysis part of research.
Advice
A key to research is having a full understanding of what you're actually doing. Sure, you can be handed a protocol and perform the procedure, but to actually know why you're using a certain reagent or heating a sample at a certain temperature is what really matters.
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Research assistant
May - August 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Everything! The people and my duties.
What I wish was different
I wish I was doing it now instead of school.
Advice
none
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Camp Counselor
May - July 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Good kids
Easygoing boss
Good pay
What I wish was different
More organized
Closer age range between campers
Advice
You must be very patient in order to work with kids
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Very involved and I was able to apply my interests and knowledge
What I wish was different
Wish I had time during the year to do more
Advice
Get started on research early
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I liked solving problems in the field I plan to work in fr the rest of my life.
What I wish was different
Not really anything. I enjoyed my experience and would do it again.
Advice
I would make sure to know all of your potential research opportunities many months before hand.
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Lead Camp Counselor
May 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
I liked taking on a leadership role and getting to know more Pharmacy students around me!
What I wish was different
I wish that information regarding the Pharmacy Camp was sent to me sooner so that I may have prepared better.
Advice
I would advise maintaining contact with the people I met more often.
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Technical Consultant
August 2016 - December 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
The best job on campus for students. Competitive pay, flexible hours, ability to do homework- what can be worse?
I worked over four jobs on campus ranging from the recreational department, highland market, and bookstores, but this job really felt right to me as a student.
What I wish was different
Nothing really. There is a great support system from the admin. office whenever you need help, and there are alot of projects on D2l you must take to be competent to help the clients.
Advice
There is a lot of responsibility as a consultant since there is no direct supervision, since the computer labs are all around campus.
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Conducted independent research and feel like how a real scientist works when creating experiments, analyzing data and present your work.
What I wish was different
One think that should have been different would be they way things were organized. I feel that some of the meeting were unorganized and their was a rush on time.
Advice
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Undergraduate Researcher: Navigation Lab
June 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Ability to work with cutting edge sensors.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
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Laboratory Research Assistant
May - August 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
The internship gave me hands-on experience in a lab setting allowing me to see what the research and development side of materials science engineering was like in a comfortable and friendly environment. I was able to gain useful real life skills and techniques I could apply to future classes while in a team setting. It helped me a tremendous amount with future job opportunities.
What I wish was different
I didn’t have any experience with being able to make connections in industry because it was a research setting so it was very isolated and focused on keeping the interns interested in completeing a masters or PhD program instead of working in industry.
Advice
Do not hesitate to ask questions and try to work on as many projects as possible. Being as hands-on as possible ended up getting me two future internships.
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Garden Intern
January - December 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I liked the support of meeting in class, the workshop, and hearing about everyone's experiences at different sites.
What I wish was different
I wish all the interns had gotten more suggestions for how to communicate with teachers, such as an initial classroom observation form with questions to think about.
Advice
Work with a teacher to develop and teach your own lesson,`even if you think it will be difficult. You don't have to write your own lesson plan because there are so many on the internet.
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Athletic Training Technician
April 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I get to work with the U of A Football team and learn about Sports Medicine first hand.
What I wish was different
I wish I get paid more.
Advice
It is a lot of work and very labor demanding.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - September 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I loved having the opportunity to design an online curriculum for a class I had not taken previously. It was a unique and eye-opening experience that helped me improve as a professional.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had the ability to build on this opportunity and continue working as a Research Assistant with my professor, however as my job was solely to help design a class, it will not continue after the class is completed.
Advice
If you are ever given a chance to work directly with an esteemed professor, make sure to maintain communication. Building strong professional relationships is essential for the start of your career!
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Technical Support Analyst
April 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I enjoy learning IT in a professional environment. I have gained a lot of experience that will likely prepare me for my future career.
What I wish was different
I have no complaints.
Advice
I would definitely recommend that students pick up a job on campus related to their field. The hours are flexible and the experience is unlike any you can get in class.
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Greenhouse Worker
December 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I liked that I got to get more experience in a greenhouse over the summer than I would have during the semester.
What I wish was different
More explanation as to why we did certain things
Advice
Be ready to work intensively in labor
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Summer Research Associate
June - August 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
This was a standard summer research position funded through NSF-REU. My particular project was to apply machine learning techniques (and technological applications) to studying ecology. I am continuing this project into the fall semester.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Intramural Sports Official
August 2015 - May 2016 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
The friendship with other intramural officials, since it was a difficult job.
What I wish was different
In the beginning, there was a forced ranking system (which was removed later on due to criticism) where supervisors ranked intramural officials every two weeks and posted them in public. This resulted in motivation loss and embarrassment for the lower ranking officials who already had to deal with the stress that came from participants.
Advice
The nature of the job involves a lot of criticism and pressure from both the participants and the supervisor. If you are able to withhold it, do the job, but there are many jobs around campus which you work in a better environment. Liking the sport is one thing, officiating the sport is another.
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Cancer Researcher
June - August 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Learning different laboratory techniques and building my academic resume.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change anything about my summer research job!
Advice
I would say, if something catches your interest like research or an internship, then apply and go for it. Don't be afraid to try something new even if you think you don't have enough experence. I came into this research position with zero research experience and I loved it.
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Biology Laboratory Assistant
November 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I like the people I work with, they are supportive personally ans acedemically.
