It is a great experience to be a support system and resource for students to reach out to when navigating college.
What I wish was different
Well unfortunately all meeting sessions were held over zoom.
Advice
Time management is the key.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May 2018 • La Jolla, CA
What I liked
Incredible hands-on training in biological science lab
What I wish was different
nope, it was perfect
Advice
Be open, make sure to get to know the people around you, learn and try new things.
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Public Health Research Assistant
June - September 2019 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I liked being able to have an important role in a project and make contributions, such as creating data entry formulas and shadowing research visits.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten more clinic experience instead of office work. And also that I'd been paid.
Advice
I would say that you only get as much out of the experience as the amount of work you are willing to put it. If you don't take initiative, nobody's going to do it for you.
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STARS Researcher
June - August 2019 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I loved the workshops offered to support our graduate school applications, as well as the the breadth of research we got to do.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2019 • La Jolla, CA
What I liked
I liked that I got the experience and indulge myself in new instrumentation’s to aid in my future for a PhD.
What I wish was different
The transportation was difficult around San Diego, wish there was affordable ways to travel.
Advice
Trust your gut and work for what you want.
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Mentor
October 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Helping incoming students by utilizing my knowledge of the campus and its resources.
What I wish was different
That I did not have to leave temporarily for my study abroad program.
Advice
Review your resources and ask for help when needed. The more knowledgeable one is about the school, the more helpful one can be as a mentor to incoming students.
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Biology Research Intern
June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I loved researching in the lab, learning new lab skills. Also, I enjoyed visiting different spots of San Diego as well as traveling in California.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more time to do more sight-seeing/ structured activities for the group.
Advice
Apply for the program early and make friends with your lab mates, roommates, and primary investigator.
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Neuroscience Research Intern
May - August 2018 • La Jolla, CA
What I liked
I loved the people that I was working with in the lab. It made for a very collaborative environment that was conducive to a learning environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Biology Research Intern
June - August 2018 • La Jolla, CA
What I liked
It was a very personable experience with numerous activities for all participants and experiences both on and off campus.
What I wish was different
There needs to be a clearer indication of directions upon arrival to the campus from the airport.
Advice
Be open to try new experiences. Also, know how to balance research, graduate preparation assignments, GRE study time, and leisure time throughout your stay.
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UCSD Sports Medicine Internship
August 2018 • La Jolla, CA
What I liked
Great learning opportunity and program offers around 400 clinical hours for UC students. Program provides free B spot and work with UCSD athletes.
What I wish was different
Training is very intense and requires lots of work outside of internship.
Advice
Take videos and notes and practice and do not slack.
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Research assistant
August 2018 • La Jolla, CA
What I liked
The opportunity to do hands on work in the field I am majoring in.
What I wish was different
Finding a paid position.
Advice
It is a great experience. I found opportunities that I was interested in and reached out.
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Research Intern
June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
The other students and the lab I worked. GRE tutoring and other programs.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make the most of it. Get to know you PI's and your graduate advisors.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - September 2018 • La Jolla, CA
What I liked
I had freedom in my research and worked on a semi-autonomous team. I learned about embedded computing and designing hardware for controls.
What I wish was different
I wish I had visited more places in SoCal.
Advice
A strong network is a very important part of any job search.
