If only covid had not happened we could have got more accomplished. I would have not changed anything about my time here.
Advice
This was extremely rewarding first hand experience working with archaeological research. My faculty advisor and team mates shared so many useful tips about the graduate program as well. I would recommend applying for this internship.
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Summer Research Internship
May 2020 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I loved the research experience and being able to create a poster, lit review and present research presentations for professionals in my related field of studies.
What I wish was different
I would have like for everything to be an in-person experience but because of th situation it was online.
Advice
Research is a great way to build skills and to grow academically and professionally. It also prepares you for continuing your studies and pursuing future graduate programs.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
September - December 2020 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I loved working with my professor and learning how to handle machining equipment as a part of the Materials lab and also the Corrosion lab. As a mechanical engineering student, I got direct hands on experience of what it’s like to perform research as a career in the same field of study I am currently in. I feel more comfortable and confident using metallurgical lab equipment and, by far, was the most challenging thing to learn in any job I have had, so it’s gratifying when you push yourself to get out of your comfort zone and learn something new. Especially when you are passionate about the cause of the research project you are working for.
What I wish was different
I had to work alone some days and at times I wished that I had some company while I worked. But other days there was one or 2 people working on different projects of their own and it was nice to have a shared workplace where you can ask others what they are working on. I am a lot more productive though working on my own and enjoying the peacefulness of having the lab to yourself but I got a small drop of cutting fluid in my eye with metal debris by myself and I didn’t know where the eyewash was, but eventually found it after running around looking for it panicking. So be careful in the lab, ask about the safety equipment and if it weren’t for the pandemic, I know more people would be around to say where the eyewash was. So, I just scared myself that day honestly, but I wouldn’t change much about this opportunity. It is my favorite opportunity so far.
Advice
Be safe. Know where the eyewash and all other emergency equipment is. You could be asked to work with cutting tools, furnaces and different chemicals. And if you’re careless you could get hurt in the lab, so consider this before you make a choice. You will have to work deliberately and focus for many hours working with big and small tools, so don’t be discouraged if some work seems tedious because it may feel repetitive at times but it helps knowing you are free to create a schedule that works amazing with a full time school schedule. I was working in the lab and did 16 credit hours simultaneously and I loved that I could work in between my fall semester classes.
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Undergraduate Research Fellow
June 2020 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I loved the variety of activities that I was able to do despite the circumstances. The internship was all online, but it was very well executed.
What I wish was different
I personally wish the hours would have been a little more flexible given the nature of remote work.
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask questions during lab meetings and make sure to attend every single one. Keeping notes and records of everything is an incredibly important skill to have.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2020 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
This internship deals with understanding Bilingual Children’s home to school language proficiency and learning in Spanish and English.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
This is a really great opportunity if you want more experience with working with children and expanding your professional skills. It takes patience and adaptability so if you have or want to improve on these aspects it will be really beneficial.
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AV Tech
May 2019 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Learned a lot about the university and AV skills
What I wish was different
Consistency of schedule times
Advice
It's best if you have some previous experience with AV and other tech-related things.
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Orientation Leader
March - August 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed working with new incoming freshmen and their families
What I wish was different
I wish we had more time to interact with the students
Advice
It is what you make it. So make it a good one.
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Public Health Intern
May - August 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Very convenient since it was in the city. Got a lot of training done. And learned a lot of skills
What I wish was different
It could had been payed
Advice
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had
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Lab Assistant
June 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I liked using the knowlegde I gained in my classes in the lab.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Dont be afraid to go ask about a postion.
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Research associate
July 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Working to find a solution for zero day exploits, it was a great experience, also looking through other people's work and comparing ours to theirs. I left with a lot more knowledge about security then i ever had.
What I wish was different
Advice
It's an amazing program to be a part of. I would say any research program teaches you alot.
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Math tutor
June 2017 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Get to meet students from all walks of life, be it first time college students to people returning from school.
Also enjoyed satisfaction of better understanding math concepts and getting people to also enjoy.
What I wish was different
More traffic, a lot of times not many students or didn’t have questions, so had to stay there waiting.
Advice
The goal with tutoring is no so much telling them how to do stuff (they could find that online someway or another), but help them in identifying what the problem is asking and understanding concept in different ways as to be better able to adapt to new presentations of the topic.
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Autoshop
April 2016 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
The position is amazing
What I wish was different
Better contact information
Advice
Working is not as hard as it may seem during college
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Clerk
June - August 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Great experience and extremely flexible
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
The university is there to help you succeed
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work study
May 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I like the flexibility and being able to work with my class schedule.
What I wish was different
I don't think anything should change.
Advice
Try to stay on top of a calendar to know important dates throughout the summer.
