They allowed you to work up to 40 hours in the summer which was really nice. The people there are amazing and it really seems like a family !
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked more than I did this summer.
Advice
Get to know the full time staff. They are great resources for you to have and can really help you if you just talk to then. Also get to know your coworkers, because they can make work fun for you and time flies when you're having fun.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
April 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Good experience and justifies knowledge from class
What I wish was different
Wish I was given more direction
Advice
Work hard for the project not for the acceptance of others
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Animal Caretaker
July 2020 • Reno, NV
What I liked
I liked learning about the animals and what they do on a daily basis.
What I wish was different
I had 3 animals die, which is never a fun experience.
Advice
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Biology Laboratory Assistant
September 2019 - December 2020 • Reno, NV
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to interact with professors at UNR and gained skills in an ecology lab
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more opportunities to do essential biology experiment procedures, like gel electrophoresis and PCR.
Advice
When entering your first lab position, many times, you will start out as a volunteer and do a lot of the tasks noone else wants to do (i.e. dishwashing and "scut" work). However, if you stick with it, you will advance to being trusted with more duties and even potentially a paid position.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
August 2021 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Learning research
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It was helpful to build my resume
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Research tech
September 2020 • Reno, TX
What I liked
I got the opportunity to learn and work on a bunch of projects with unique challenges and experiences.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change a thing.
Advice
Be open to failure and leadership opportunities.
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Student Content Writer
July 2022 • Reno, NV
What I liked
engaging, hands-on work environment. lots of potential for learning opportunities
What I wish was different
i wish i had found the job sooner
Advice
apply for everything that is interesting, even if you don’t know if you’ll even get an interview. also learn to write good cover letters
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Groundskeeping Worker
April - September 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
The hours were flexible.
What I wish was different
The pay was terrible for the intensity of the work and hours.
Advice
Avoid this job if you have a difficult school schedule, as it is extremely demanding at times and school is more important.
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Janitor
August 2018 • Reno, NV
What I liked
The ability to work alone and be responsible for my work.
What I wish was different
I had class right before my shift so i would be running to work.
Advice
The workload isnt that bad and it was manageable
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Undergraduate Researcher
December 2017 • Reno, NV
What I liked
I love learning without having to be in a classroom setting
What I wish was different
I wIsh I got into research sooner
Advice
Get started early
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Farm hand
March - September 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Meeting new friends and gaining valuable experience
What I wish was different
The management
Advice
Come prepared to work hard everyday
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Ability to create own projects with a strong amount of assistance from the TA and the professor as first authors.
What I wish was different
I wish I came in to the program having taken materials science, and having learned how to write lab reports.
Advice
Don't be afraid of being wrong. Have a growth mindset and learn from your failures.
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PC Tech
May 2018 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Reasonable management that was willing to work with me on my schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to continue to work full-time all summer and not just the month of June
Advice
Getting to work on campus is the a very good experience because everyone is very nice and understandable when it comes to working with you and knowing school comes first.
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Athletics Marketing Intern
August 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
I really enjoy working in athletics. As someone that enjoys sports, this is an absolute treat. Not only do I get to watch the game but also being able to be on the sidelines and giving fans the best time at the game. It is always fun when I run into the coaches and being able to speak with them and really being almost a part of the team. It is amazing to see how many responsibilities we are tasked with when it comes to gameday, and every sport is different with the responsibilities.
What I wish was different
There is nothing that I wish would be different.
Advice
Always get involved and even though there is no pay, give every ounce of energy and effort because you never know what will happen in the future. Put that extra time in and not only do what you are supposed to do but give the helping hand whenever you can. Don't be afraid to combine something you like with a career you want to be in. By combining sports and marketing, I have been very grateful for this opportunity.
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Student Teacher
July 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
I was taking classes at the same time I was working and it's definitely hard to balance, but I really enjoy being able to bond with the kids at the daycare I work with on campus under the CFRC. It's a great learning experience not only with kids but how to communicate better with other people as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I wasn't taking a class over summer at the same time but I'm glad to have gotten it all over with.
Advice
Only do this job if you really care about the kids and want to put the effort into getting to know them. It's going to be hard and you're going to be frustrated at first, but once you learn about each kid and you form that bond, you wouldn't want to leave.
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Pack Mentor
August 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
It was an enriching experience and a great opportunity to be in a leadership role.
What I wish was different
Advice
Come in open minded and ready for anything.
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Library Assistant
August 2018 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Loved being able to check equipment out from the University, the equipment is amazing and the best part is that it’s free for students.
What I wish was different
I wish we were making more money through the university, $8.50 an hour minimum wage doesn’t pay anyone’s bills and they cut out hours over summer. Not worth the time ...
Advice
It’s a great way to learn about camera, computer, audio and other technological equipment. Getting involved is important because many in the future you’ll be able to use your knowledge when using whatever equipment you have !
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Research Assistant
May 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Great exposure to public health work and it provided experience that will be relevant for using my degree in the future.
What I wish was different
Meetings about the entire project. I knew a lot about what I was doing and only a little about what the entire project was doing.
Advice
It is important to take opportunities given to you.
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Artist
November 2018 • Reno, NV
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to support and represent the indigenous people and tribes without areas.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to work more!
Advice
I learned to be experimental and look for new ways to create. Often people don't know what they want and bringing new ideas is a good way to start a base to build on.
