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United States Institute of Peace

Visiting Research Assistant

June - August 2020 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I enjoyed having the ability to assist with real research that would create an impact in peacebuilding processes around the world. Also, the team I worked with was very supportive, always reaching out and offering to provide assistance if I needed anything. They also expressed a desire to help me with my future career, offering to help me network and giving me career advice.

What I wish was different

Since the internship was remote, I wish that I had the opportunity to work at the facility in DC, especially because it was so beautiful

Advice

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Visiting research assistant

June - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with and the amount of mentorship I received from them.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been more proactive in team meetings and played more of a role in shaping the projects.

Advice

I would advise future candidates to take more initiatives and reach out for project opportunities, instead of waiting to be handed jobs.
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