I liked being directly involved with the intervention portion of the research study. I got to interact with participants and see what happened behind the scenes in coordinating the research study.
What I wish was different
I wish that the Student Research Assistants (there were three of us over the course of the study) were allowed to do more. We observed the intervention procedures from a distance, performing small tasks when the interventionists needed helped. We conducted data input after the intervention portion of the study was complete. But, I would have liked to have a bigger role.
Advice
I would say to advocate for yourself when you start research. Ask for more to do. Become more involved with the process. It was only when the other Research Assistants and I asked for more to do that we were given the responsibility of data input.
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Food Service Worker
June - August 2019 • Burlington, VT
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
It's a really intense job– emotionally draining, physically taxing, really fast-paced– but if you know you enjoy being busy all the time and doing a lot of care work for people (and don't mind doing dishes), go for it!
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Hospital Food Service Worker
July - September 2019 • Burlington, VT
What I liked
I loved my coworkers. The medical center was a great work environment. The staff is friendly and caring and it was a good experience to interact with patients.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more flexibility with scheduling.
Advice
Be outgoing and get to know coworkers. Explore opportunities within the hospital food service that interest you.
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licensed nursing assistant
June 2019 • Burlington, VT
What I liked
Very caring and knowledgeable staff members. People worked together as a team and did not let others fail around them. Looked to educate the staff and better the environment.
What I wish was different
Hire more staff.
Advice
It is worth the hard work. Do what makes you happy, not just what is easy.
