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Undergraduate research assistant

April 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Wonderful experience working along side and under the instruction of postdoctoral students at a behavioral Neuroscience research lab. Learned many techniques I never thought I would be able to learn this early in my career!

What I wish was different

Only thing I wish was different is the amount of work--that I had more to do! Great experience all around

Advice

Explore as many internship options as you can, and once you find one that is actually relevant to you and your career, dive in and take the initiative to go beyond what's expected of you. It won't go unnoticed!
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Undergraduate researcher under supervision of Dr. Little

May 2016 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

How much I learned and the hands-on experience I got.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

It is a lot of information to remember at first, soak up as much as you can and in a few months you'll be fluent in the terms.
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Research Intern

October 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Working closely with researchers in data collection and the research process, seeing the behind the scenes of research and all it takes to do, helping piece together the data

What I wish was different

less time working in excel

Advice

Put up with the boreing tedious work because you have the oppurtunity to see and learn so much when you least expect it!
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Internal Audit Intern

January - December 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The experience and the culture of the office

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Always look for opportunities to learn
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Camp counselor

May - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

My coworkers were nice. The camp was fun and the kids made it worth every.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been more prepared for camp. There were many experiments that I was poor at teaching the kids because I wasn't taught well.

Advice

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Slavic Languages & Literatures Department Assistant

September 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The atmosphere is great, and it is a very rewarding job.

What I wish was different

I wish I could work more hours in a week.

Advice

Make sure to communicate well with other department assistants to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
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Honors College Health Sciences Fellow

May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Really prepared me for what graduate school would be like

What I wish was different

I liked everything. The things I didn't like were necessary for my career and got me out of my comfort zone

Advice

If you're going to grad school start doing research
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

January 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The opportunity to pilot my own project

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Communicate with your PI regularly even if it is not required
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Executive Administrative Assistant

August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Great office environment and friendly bosses. Learned a lot about data input and organization of a big company.

What I wish was different

I wish the other intern wasn’t hired. Very difficult to work with and slacked off all summer.

Advice

Focus on your work and do what you can to prove they picked the right candidate for the job.
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Research Assistant

June 2014 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I really like how my job is on campus. They are really flexible with my class schedule and are really appreciative of any help I can give. I especially liked how I got so much more experience than I ever would have in the classroom. I was able to help out and shadow physicians, nurses, physician assistants, surgeons, see cases in the OR and work in the clinic.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have spent more time with my internship, because some of the lessons I learned here were much more valuable than for example public speaking class, Russian Fairy tales, or piano.

Advice

I recommend to all of my friends or other peers that they should get an internship somewhere to experience new things. Worst case scenario, you find something that you don't want to do, which still helps you in the future. It is better to find out earlier than later. I think the lessons and experience you gain in an internship are far more valuable than you will ever get in a classroom.
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Summer Undergraduate Research Award Recipient

May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Freedom to make my own hours and pursue my own interest.

What I wish was different

More guidance for how to continue after the program.

Advice

Anyone can and should pursue independent research at some point during their undergraduate career.
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coder

May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

everything was on my own time, I had to complete 20 hours a week but it was all on my own free time

What I wish was different

Not much, I really enjoyed everything

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to learn about a new topic over the summer, and get paid to do it! It was overall a great experience that has made me think of changing my major.

What I wish was different

I wish it was not just a summer program, but that it had a link to work further in the year automatically.

Advice

Get to know your research team well, they can help you later in your academic career.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

April 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The lab atmosphere

What I wish was different

Should have known my PI earlier

Advice

Talk actively to the PI
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Video Production Intern

May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

-Great experience and feedback -Practice doing something I'm passionate about -Other co workers and advisor relationships have been very beneficial

What I wish was different

-Some different material/a more creative outlet

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for feedback and take initiative when you can!
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Admissions student worker

April 2017 • Johnstown, PA

What I liked

Working with families and incoming students

What I wish was different

Lack of comunication during some admissions events

Advice

You are the first stepping stone as a student looks for schools, don't make them feel unwelcome or unhappy to be there
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IT support desk

June 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The people, the experience, the flexibility.

What I wish was different

More regular work hours.

Advice

Great for someone starting out in the field.
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First Year Mentor

April 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The work environment and my coworkers.

What I wish was different

Hours the coincide better with my academic schedule.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to be yourself.
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Undergraduate Researcher

May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

There was a lot of freedom, and I was able to learn in a positive environment and work with experts in the subject

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been able to work with other people more; that there had been more collaboration and such

Advice

It's important to hold yourself responsible and make sure that you're doing as much as you can to learn and develop yourself and your project.
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Printer Specialist

September 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I like that I have some technical experience working with machines under my belt.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could work more hours but my school schedule does not allow it.

Advice

Find a balance between work and school that works best for you.
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