I got to meet a lot of new students and peers. I developed a lot of close friendships with my colleagues and had a lot of fun both running and participating in welcome weekend events.
What I wish was different
I wish the shift scheduling had been done in a more organized manner. Scheduling was not based on past experience or areas of expertise. For example, my group had many shifts working an info tent on South Campus, but all of us had only lived on and had classes on North Campus.
Advice
I would recommend that anyone interested in this job apply, it's a lot of fun. To anyone who gets this job, go in with an open mind and put yourself out there, this is a chance to meet with a lot of new people and make new friends.
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Research
September 2022 • Amherst, NY
What I liked
The ease of it
What I wish was different
Not much. Wish I could communicate with the person who posted the job through email.
Advice
Don’t.
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IT Consultant Intern
November 2021 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The flexibility with schedules and the fact that its located near my classroom.
What I wish was different
There should be more windows in the building, more plants/life etc.
Advice
Its great place to learn new skills and build experience since it is a university.
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Behavioral Medicine Research Assistant
May - December 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I had a first hand experience at viewing data intake for a 5 year on going research study about obesity in children. I was able to see results in different participants and run appointments with them. I was able to get a great understanding of how working in a Research Facility works.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to maybe participate in more appointments than I did.
Advice
I would say remember that when you are punching in data for a big research project that you are doing a vital task. Without you they would not be able to find results as fast as they hope to. Realize you are serving a bigger purpose then yourself.
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Turnover Assistant
May 2021 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
It was a new experience everyday.
What I wish was different
Advice
Always work hard.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2021 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Get to learn MAE stuff, I am in EE. (arduino, robotics, etc.)
What I wish was different
Too many classes to focus on research
Advice
Make sure you have the time to do it, as you will find yourself prioritizing organized classes.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2021 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The people in the lab are really welcoming
What I wish was different
More time to spend
Advice
The research is great
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I liked being able to apply what I was learning in my classes to something more meaningful.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked on a different aspects of my major
Advice
Do as many different things as you can so you have a grasp of what you like and dislike
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
October 2020 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I like being able to work remotely and on my own time.
What I wish was different
It's hard to balance work and school some weeks.
Advice
Apply even if you are worried about qualifications, it's always good to put yourself out there.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2020 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The experience working with AI and and coding for a virtual simulator.
What I wish was different
Nothing paticularly.
Advice
Always try out for positions that interest you. Even though when i applied I didn't know how to code in Unity3D, I was accepted and got to learn it on the job.
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Lab Technician
September 2019 - May 2020 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
It was a great way to experience the research behind the concepts discussed in Exercise Science
What I wish was different
I wish there was more of an opportunity to be able to help write the final paper and get published.
Advice
This is an experience where you get out of it what you put into it.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
September 2020 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Learning new experiences.
What I wish was different
That there was more structure
Advice
To always try new experiences
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
October 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The people and the research experience including organization work, data cleaning, excel use, data input, and running participants, phone calls, recruitment, etc.
What I wish was different
Nothing! Loved it and continue to love it!
Advice
Everyone needs to be able to receive constructive criticism to correct mistakes and learn from them (my mentor is awesome for this)
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Orientation Leader
April 2019 - January 2020 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to connect with so many incoming students.
What I wish was different
Advice
These expereinces are extremely rare so fully enjoy it when it is happening.
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Student Assistant
February 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Flexibility of hours, as well as consistent hours.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Orientation Leader
June - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Meeting hundreds of students.
What I wish was different
Being more open to new relationships.
Advice
Be open minded.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
October 2016 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
interesting and supplements my med school application
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Do research that interest you, dont just join a team to check off a box for your application. Get involved instead of just “going through the motions”. If youre not passionate about your role discuss it with your PI or leave the lab if its not a good fit.
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Library Assistant
February 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I love the flexible schedule, they work really well with prioritizing my school schedule.
What I wish was different
More hours would be great, but there’s a 20 hour per week cap.
Advice
Nothing, just come and do your job. Everybody here is very friendly and professional.
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Tech Squad Supervisor
June 2019 • Getzville, NY
What I liked
Co-workers, convenience of being on campus, learning to troubleshoot devices
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Good job, but not enough to support yourself
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Research Assistant
May 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The work environment is wonderful as are my coworkers, the research is interesting, and they work around my schedule without any conflict.
What I wish was different
More hours during the summer months.
Advice
Look for work that is interesting to you, rewarding, and pays well. This is harder than it seems in today's work environment and I'm very lucky. I hope whoever reads this has the same luck that I did.
