My first job experience, working in a group, stretching my knowledge
What I wish was different
I wish it was in person instead of remote
Advice
I would give students advice to not stress about studying before the program, be prepared but do not stress yourself.
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Campus Planning Intern
May 2019 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
I had a great experience spending my summer on campus. I learned a lot during my internship and feel better prepared to graduate in the spring.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
An opportunity like this should only be taken if you are prepared to live away from home all summer. It’s a different experience when classes are not in session.
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Biology Research Intern
May - September 2019 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
(Note: this was a summer research stipend from the OUR) Flexible schedule, highly independent work, free on-campus housing. Great experience for grad school applications (and learning in general)
What I wish was different
I wish I’d had a more detailed/well-scheduled battleplan sooner in the process, but part of the work was hashing that out.
Advice
Make a very specific plan with your faculty mentor and explain it in your stipend application. Get started on the application early and have people proofread it/make recommendations
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Orientation Leader
July - August 2019 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
I liked the people I worked with and the job atmosphere. It was a fun and playful but sometimes serious job that had be excited everyday.
What I wish was different
What I wish was different would be the training hours and how long they were. Much information was repeated so we could learn it, but I understand why such was happening. I do not complain about it much because there was a method to the madness.
Advice
I would say, if you are planning on applying, do not forget that your number 1 job is to be there for the students, No matter how much fun you are having always try and get back to being student centered.
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Research Assitant
March 2019 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
I liked that it was very hands on. I worked with a great team of people who taught me everything I needed to when working in a research lab.
What I wish was different
I do not wish anything was different.
Advice
I would say that if you get the chance to work in a research lab, take it! It’s very beneficial to your career and helping you gain skills and confidence in the lab
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2019 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
I love being able to set my own hours and the feeling of getting something accomplished by the end.
What I wish was different
I wish I had felt more qualified to do the job.
Advice
Everyone starts somewhere, do not sell yourself short, and be willing to learn.
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Facilities Management Intern
May - September 2019 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
It helped me gain leadership experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Facilties
May - August 2019 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
I liked the hours
What I wish was different
I wish that I would've taken classs at the same time
Advice
I would say use the time that you have during summer the most for productivness
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Orientation leader
June 2019 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
Working with new students and helping them feel comfortable in the university environment.
What I wish was different
Nothing! Everything went well and it’s an opportunity I am willing to do over and over.
Advice
Be yourself and learn how to communicate effectively.
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Research Intern
June - August 2018 • Dartmouth, MA
What I liked
I liked getting research experience in an academic setting and getting to meet other students from all across the US.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten to do more genetics-like research instead of bioinformatics!
Advice
Start looking for experiences early and apply to a lot of programs that way you can have options!
