I apppreciated the collaborative learning environment at UMich. I was comfortable asking my colleagues and peers questions, and they made work fun. Hard work was expected, but also rewarded to some extent.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Good research experience
What I wish was different
More hands on engagement with the research projects.
Advice
Psychological research may get repetitive since you are testing hundreds of participants in the same way but remember the larger goal of the research and stay motivated
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Student researcher
May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I liked the ability to learn and research a medicinally relevant project
What I wish was different
I had no qualms with my experience
Advice
Ask yourself if that type of job is something you'd like to do in the future
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Interior Design Intern
May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Working for the University.
What I wish was different
More work to do.
Advice
Be humble.
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Web Developer/Designer
May 2017 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Interns got to work on projects where they really excel as well as sample other roles to see if that appeals to them too.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more time. Things had to be done quickly because you were juggling different projects in a short time period.
Advice
This is a still a time where you are not sure what you want to do with your life. Pay close attention to what you like/dislike and apply that to your search for your next job opportunity.
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Procurement agent
June 2016 - January 2017 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Coworkers
What I wish was different
More variety
Advice
Ask to shadow as many people/teams as possible
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Seeing the university, city, and meeting new people
What I wish was different
That the program was more organized
Advice
Look for housing as much as possible before you go
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Student Participant
June - July 2018 • Rome, Rome
What I liked
I really enjoyed the collaborative nature of the archaeological dig- the staff was very helpful and educational
What I wish was different
I wish that the commute from Rome to Gabii wasn't so long and that we could have gotten out a little earlier.
Advice
archaeological work is very labor intensive- 8 hours a day, at least, of physical labor
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I liked the projects that I worked on. I enjoyed learning more about graduate school.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
The environment was wonderful, and I was able to accomplish a lot given the resources I had available.
What I wish was different
Nothing. The experience was amazing.
Advice
If you have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate research, do so.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I liked getting to tinker with the robots I was working with, as well as being able to create the outreach events that were run by us.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more of a solid foundation in the research we took part in.
Advice
Try to look at what you can improve, however little, because it all adds up to a better end product or success.
