University of Iowa

Data Analytst

June - July 2020 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Being able to work with my classmates and professors on a real-world problem.

What I wish was different

I wish it lasted longer because it motivated me to learn more.

Advice

If you're not going to give it your all, why are you doing it?

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Student lab assistant

September 2019 • Coralville, IA

What I liked

It was pretty cool to help the scientists. They also had meetings where they would order food and students were always invited.

What I wish was different

I wish I lived closer and COVID-19 didn't disrupt the operations.

Advice

We often mixed chemicals and it's really important to follow all the safety precautions.

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Technical Analyst

March 2020 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

The work environment at the university is amazing with tremendous learning opportunities.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Participant

July - August 2020 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Connections with fellow program participants and staff at the University of Iowa

What I wish was different

More chances to connect with people informally to get to know them better

Advice

Apply, apply, apply. it is a once in a lifetime experience to build your confidence and network.

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Marketing representative

February 2019 - October 2020 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Day to day was a little different everyday, so it really keeps you on your toes. It also provides very applicable real-world experience in school which can be hard to come by. Although it is a year position, they prefer to keep you on for all of your university time which is great.

What I wish was different

Under normal circumstances, there should be more marketing representatives. I felt overwhelmed at times due to the number of clients and projects I had.

Advice

Be creative and have fun with the projects, the client and you will be happier!

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

February 2020 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

If you are worried about getting out there and getting involved in research, just do it. If you’re worried about anything regarding presenting a poster, going to a conference, talking to people, anything at all, just do it. You won’t know if you’ll succeed in a field unless you dive face-first into it. Face your fears with confidence and, more often than not, you’ll be just fine.

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Marketing Intern

August 2019 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

I love the atmosphere and the willingness to allow my responsibility to show. I am given projects and give the opportunity to explore different ways of thinking.

What I wish was different

I wish COVID didn’t require us to move virtually. However, that is something that is out of all our controls and I feel we have continued constant communication .

Advice

I would highly recommend working for the Parking and Transportation department in any form you can. Not only is a marketing internship great opportunity, but so is their bus driving position and other student management roles.

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