I was able to work independently on a pet project and gain research experience
What I wish was different
More influence/oversight from my advisors
Advice
Only go into it if you're good with working a very variable job
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ARC Staff
April 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Love the hours and the people!
What I wish was different
More hours!
Advice
A good way to spend my summer working, helped to keep in the mode for school.
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Orientation Leader
May - August 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I loved being able to meet all the incoming students on our campus. Answering there many questions and keeping them at ease for starting college and making friends. I also learned a great deal about myself through the job and I continue to grow after the job.
What I wish was different
I wish it lasted longer, I had a great deal of fun and learned so much and never wanted it to end.
Advice
If you want to achieve something, no matter what it is, put yourself out there and do it.
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Program Manager
April 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Creativity and ideas are encouraged. Work is fairly self-paced. Support is offered consistently. Engaging with others who are passionate about same interests and beliefs.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to work full time. The hours were limited due to budget.
Advice
Stay open minded! Co-workers may not always have the same approach, but being open to collaboration and compromise goes a long way. Remember you're in a position to really impact and help women on campus. Always keep this in mind when planning programs!
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Student Administrator
November 2017 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I am in control of my own schedule and the scheduling and hiring of others
What I wish was different
More applications received on my end.
Advice
Don't get overwhelmed. It's difficult not to, but take everything day-by-day
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Student painter
May - August 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I met great people and gained a life skill! The university also gave me free housing for working for them
What I wish was different
The hours- but don’t we all wish our work hours were different?
Advice
It’s a great way to stay in Milwaukee and not pay for housing over the summer! Do it!!
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Videographer
December 2017 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Great people to work with and the job was fun.
What I wish was different
Wish I could have spent more time making more videos
Advice
Learn how to plan out a schedule with many due dates.
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Research Intern
May 2017 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
In a short period of time, learned a lot of new skills and knowledge.
Meet new people and understand how academic level of education works.
What I wish was different
Workload
Advice
Choose research that you really enjoy
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I liked the location and the opportunity to meet other UWM instructors and employees outside the scope of my usual studies. I loved exploring the other areas of the Nursing community at UWM such as House of Peace and Silver Spring Nursing Center!
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Don't be afraid to do some research on instructors doing research who interests you and reach out to them directly. You never know who is looking for help, and sometimes showing interest is what will get you the position!
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Archaeology Technician
June - November 2018 • Sheboygan, WI
What I liked
Working with other professionals
What I wish was different
A variety of locations
Advice
Don't quit stick with it under all circumstances
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Film Camp Counsellor
June - July 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Connecting with the kids who were interested in film was eye opening and their backgrounds and interests broadened my perspective of where I want to go.
What I wish was different
More time would have been nice.
Advice
Apply early and always ask around if anyone's heard of opportunities!
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Peer Adviser
September 2017 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
consistent hours
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
listen and learn from your superiors, never stop asking questions
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Security
May - July 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
My coworkers
What I wish was different
The structure, the managers, pretty much everything.
Advice
Work during summer, it's easy and you get free housing.
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Cybersecurity Analyst
November 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Great learning environment, fun and experienced working culture. Flexible scheduling
What I wish was different
N/a
Advice
Learn learn learn! Communicate with your coworkers and supervisors - whatever you do, don't lose momentum!
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Front Desk Receptionist
January 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the ease of the duties that the job includes. I feel like I really grew relationships with the staff when I worked over the summer as well. Scheduling was flexible and the area was very nice.
What I wish was different
I would have changed my wage, I feel as though I worked hard enough for a raise during the summer.
Advice
I would definitely make connections with your advisors and instructors for jobs on campus and just because they are really cool people.
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Research assistant
May 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
A great educational experience, I have learned a lot about research methods.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been offered pay sooner.
Advice
You have to be reliable, responsible, and have a positive attitude.
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Mobile Development Intern
May 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Gained thorough experience in Android and iOS Development. Mentors were phenomenal with providing help.
What I wish was different
There was a period of time when I did not have an app to work on, and I was just learning whatever I wanted. It would have been nice to have some structured work, as in an app to work on. There was talk about getting a raise, but it has been about 4 or 5 months, and still no action has been taken.
Advice
This is a fantastic experience and a great way to gain specific software development experience. Other companies were very impressed with the projects I worked on during my internship.
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Research assistant
June - August 2020 • Wawatosa, WI
What I liked
It taught me a lot of transferrable skills like communication, quick reading, and giving presentations.
What I wish was different
I wish I was more involved in project planning and understanding.
Advice
I would advise that students jump into new opportunities in this kind of job so they can learn more during the time that they work there.
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Desktop support technician
April - September 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I liked everything. Teammates and supervisor was very nice. Learned lot from this job.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Do part time job related your major or work at front desk while your studying.
Campus job is so fun.
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Student Assistant
November 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
It was easily accessible and worked with my schedule.
What I wish was different
Better schedule. And a much better wage.
Advice
Campus jobs are great but you make very little money.
