The research topic and atmosphere are great. My mentor is very supportive.
What I wish was different
Everything is perfect!!
Advice
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Chemsitry Research Assistant
May - August 2020 • University of West Florida, FL
What I liked
I got to continue research I had been doing during the regular semester, but for pay. Also, being outside of a normal school schedule I had a lot more time to be in the lab and could schedule and plan a much higher number of experiments, and even do experiments I wouldn't be able to do at all during the normal semester
What I wish was different
Due to Covid, I was limited to outside of the lab work for the first month, which wasn't super feasible with the nature of my research. It did give me time to better familiarize myself with the theoretical side of what I was doing, but to actually make progress in my research the practical side is necessary.
Advice
I would definitely recommend it, especially to anyone currently doing any kind of undergraduate research. My biggest piece of advice is that if you plan on working long days on campus and are going to be taking a lunch break, bring lunch, it will be a lot cheaper and a lot healthier than eating at panda express almost everyday, which is what I did.
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Graphic Design Intern with the Art Gallery
May 2020 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I love the collaboration and clear communication between my team.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I enjoyed all of it and still am!
Advice
Don't get stuck under that imposter syndrome feeling, and don't let COVID hold you back from new experiences. I have blossomed at my internships during COVID because I opened my mouth when others were scared too and showed incentive. You can open your own doors instead of waiting for them to open!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
December 2018 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
Besides meetings, the work schedule is almost entirely flexible to your schedule.
What I wish was different
Projects can sometimes be a hit-or-miss situation in terms of supplies.
Advice
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Student Researcher
May - August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
Being paid through the university for research that I would have ended up performing anyways was a huge positive during this experience. It allowed me to focus entirely on the project at hand and provided for an insight into working along side other engineers.
What I wish was different
Advice
My one piece of advice, if you are interested in performing university sponsored research is to delve deeply in to research articles in to your area of study and develop a well thought out and beneficial project to focus on before submitting a request form to your department and/or sponsors.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I've got a the chance to apply my problem solving skills in a field where I would never have a chance to experience without such opportunity. Working with electrical engineering mentors allow me to expand my knowledge on areas that standard classes wouldn't take me.
What I wish was different
I wish I could focus more on the problem solving skills using software or coding abilities instead of being so hardware oriented.
Advice
Definitely an experience worth doing as I got the chance to experience difference fields that are not particularly required by my major and get a hands on experience in those fields will definitely help my career in the long run.
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Student Assistant
September 2017 - October 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
The people who I worked with and who I worked for.
What I wish was different
It was a memorable experience.
Advice
A helping hand goes a long way.
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Graphic Design Intern
August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I love the experience I’m getting
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time outside of class to work on things
Advice
Apply to any and all internships related to your career field
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research
June - August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I was able to work on my own time
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Keep track of your hours
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Student Technician
March 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
-The flexibility of the hours
-Working with like-minded associates
What I wish was different
Advice
Every job you take can lead to the one that you are aiming for. Treat your professional experiences as if they are all professional.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
It was nice to be affiliated with the University in means that were involved with the community.
What I wish was different
Not a thing!
Advice
Never turn away from an opportunity that seems out of your comfort zone. Go for it. The possibilities are endless!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
There are plenty of different research and development topics to delve into for computer science, and to some extent, you can decide what you'll work on.
What I wish was different
Some professors may lack the fundamental understanding of the research topics and try to hastily publish papers on them, which often shouldn't be the case.
Advice
Be careful about the professor you choose to work under, it will drastically change how the work experience will carry out.
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Pool Lifeguard
September 2018 • Univ of West Florida, FL
What I liked
I liked the flexible hours.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It was hard work but I got a lot of money.
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Environmental Scientist Intern
May - August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
Working within a group under the mentorship of a professor
What I wish was different
More time to accomplish more data collection and analysis
Advice
Communicate efficiently with group members especially about schedules
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Customer Service Representative
June 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I love the environment that UWF has created at the Health and Leisure Services building. My fellow staff members and bosses are so supportive and helpful whenever I need them.
What I wish was different
I wish I could get more hours at times. I can’t always get as many shifts as I would like to each week.
Advice
It’s not a difficult job so make sure you’re doing everything that you’re asked to do and do a good job.
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Research Assistant
April 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I liked my boss and autonomy.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have started sooner.
Advice
Speak up when talking with your mentor.
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Summer Research
May - August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
The experience I gain doing all the research.
What I wish was different
More time with mentor.
Advice
Don't give up or be frustrated if things don't work out for the first time.
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Skylab Assistant
October 2018 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
Able to study while working. Flexible hours. Very friendly environment. Perfect setup for a part time job while full time enrolled.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Take time to learn how to use the adobe sweet.
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Camp Assistant
June - August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I enjoyed the teaching experience with kids of different ages. I also enjoyed that every week had a different theme, so one week could be spent cooking while the next week could be programming robots!
What I wish was different
I wish that there could be one week where the kids didn't make slime.
Advice
Don't wear nice clothes.
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Researcher
June - August 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I enjoyed learning from a faculty mentor the best methods for designing and conducting research. It made me decided to apply for graduate school.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to meet face-to-face with my professor. I also needed an outline of expectations for the type of product I delivered at the end. As a new independent researcher, I felt I could have done better.
Advice
If you can do research, DO IT! It is incredible to learn from a credentialed academic.
