Do your research about your employer beforehand, as it helps in understanding context in many workplace situations.
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Student assistant
December 2019 - October 2021 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
Very flexible schedule
What I wish was different
More learning experience
Advice
Perfect for students who need flexible schedules
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Work Study Assistant for Center of Distance Learning Education
October 2021 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
Work is easy to understand and learn, employers and coworkers are nice, flexible hours
What I wish was different
Honestly it's pretty good I wouldn't change anything.
Advice
Make sure you are able to learn how to complete tasks efficiently
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Student Advisor
June 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
The job was and still is amazing. I am always learning and growing as a person and as a leader.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been closer to my job so I did not have to commute so far.
Advice
Communicate with your colleagues and superiors often and manage your time well. Make lists and keep an updated planner.
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Research Assistant
September 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
Flexibility with schedule, exposure to research, teamwork experience, personal growth, and many, many opportunities to learn.
What I wish was different
More specific direction and guidance.
Advice
Keep an open mind, don't be afraid to ask questions, take notes when needed, learn from your peers, and enjoy it!
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Orientation Leader
January 2020 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
I loved the rewarding feeling I got when a student would thank me for helping them and making the transition to UTA a little easier.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Mentoring
February 2018 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
I loved being able to interact with people from all walks of life.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
The ability to have full input on the research project at hand.
What I wish was different
More accessibility and funding available for students wanting to travel for conferences.
Advice
Be sure to study up on what your mentor has worked on previously so that you know your passions and styles align with theirs.
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Undergraduate Researcher
October 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
learning experience with graduate students
What I wish was different
I wish UTA has a payment program for undergraduate researcher
Advice
It’s remarkable to fully understand what’s it like to be a researcher. I learn to become more efficient in managing time, and learn to see how chemistry concepts can be applied to practical laboratory setting.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
I loved having the freedom to give input to my research mentor and being able to present at national conferences.
What I wish was different
Greater accessibility to the research network within UTA.
Advice
Do your own research to find out everything about the research projects your mentor has done in the past to find out if their style and passion matches yours.
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Physics Intern
October 2018 - August 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
My research group did everything they could to help me but they did not actively hold my hand to walk me through things. This was tough at times but it helped me think independently. I learned physics hands-on with a wonderful support team and plenty of resources.
What I wish was different
The only thing that affected me was the fact that I was one of three females there. This is not the employer's fault, but it was hard for me to adjust to a setting where the majority was male (I attended a single-gender school for 7 years).
Advice
Be outgoing and determined. Do not be afraid to ask questions, there will be solutions to most of them, and you get to answer the ones that have no solution. Think outside the box and try to be as independent as possible, while also asking for help when you get stuck.
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Engineering Ambassador
September 2018 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
Advice
Go with the flow - unexpected stuff happens often so don't get stressed, just solve the problem.
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Orientation leader
May - September 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
Social interactions with thousands of students and parents
What I wish was different
Pay rate
Advice
Be prepared for the daily grind.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
Being able to work with professors and graduate students in the field I'm interested in entering.
What I wish was different
I would have preferred to have more instruction and direction to my work instead of often being left to my own devices with a vague goal.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and admit that your not sure what to do. The point is to give you experience. No one is expecting you to have it all figured out.
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Business Affairs Assistant
June 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
The atmosphere
What I wish was different
more hours and more pay
Advice
Great job and very laid back
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Front Desk Receptionist
February 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
The experience has enhanced my communication skill.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research
June - August 2019 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
Getting to know the economy better was the best part .
What I wish was different
I wish I could have more time.
Advice
Research requires time commitment. Therefore start as soon as you can.
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Office Assistant
February 2018 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
That I could provide services to people and get students to join a program I know will be so helpful in the long run, and just being able to be involved in our community.
What I wish was different
That I was more confident with myself, I made sure to do every bit of work carefully and thought it through but I would second guess myself after finishing every task.
Advice
Always be confident, even when you don't know the answer to a student's or parent's question you are a team here so there is no need to shy away.
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Program Assistant
June - August 2018 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
Teaching students about STEM and getting them excited about their future. I also got to meet a lot of great people in similar degrees to mine.
What I wish was different
More mentoring for the students
Advice
It takes a lot of energy. It's very fun, but all the program assistants were very tired by the end of the day.
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Research assistant
February 2018 • Arlington, TX
What I liked
I got to learn about mechanical engineering and particle physics. I also got machine shop and CAD experience. It really was a big learning experience for me.
