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Field research technician

May 2018 - September 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I liked how easy it was to apply on aggie handshake!

What I wish was different

Advice

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SEED intern

September - November 2019 • Pasig, Philippines

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to work abroad

What I wish was different

Advice

Be open to all experiences this internship brings you!
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Biograghical Researcher

May 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

This job is very flexible.

What I wish was different

Nothing really.

Advice

This job is great if you are okay with working at a computer.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

September 2018 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I love the learning environment and self-guided study/learning.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Take on jobs that are difficult and that you think will push you to learn on your own. The real world doesn't have instructions and getting experience accomplishing things without an instruction book is incredibly beneficial!
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Classroom Facilitator

April - August 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

It worked with my school schedule and I could do homework while the classes were being taught.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay would have been higher.

Advice

This is the perfect job for college students who are going to school full time and need a little extra cash.
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Extension Intern

May - August 2019 • Ogden, UT

What I liked

A very hands on experience! Learned so much about food and nutrition and how to teach it to kids.

What I wish was different

Some weeks were very busy, while other weeks were hard to stay busy.

Advice

You need to be able to stay organized.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I worked for a great professor who helped me find research that related to my interests. I enjoy the team I work with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Computer lab consultant

January 2018 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Great hours, amazing coworkers, good position advancement opportunities

What I wish was different

Advice

Try to give a +1 experience to the clients
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Lab and Field Research Technician

May - August 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I loved the research experience and working with my PI

What I wish was different

I only wish I could have worked more hours (I was part-time and constrained to 20 hours a week)

Advice

I would recommend finding an amazing mentor. My mentor is an amazing and inspiring woman who encourages me to be the best I can be.
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Lab Consultant

August 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Great job if you have a lot of homework

What I wish was different

Scheduling could be streamlined.

Advice

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College Launch Counselor

May - June 2019 • Blanding, UT

What I liked

I liked how I was able to learn to work with my other coworkers. I liked how I worked with students and was a mentor for them when they needed me.

What I wish was different

Nothing, the whole experience was great.

Advice

I would say to be patient when working with recently graduated high school seniors and guide them and help them when they need it.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

September 2015 • Logan, UT

What I liked

So flexible! Easy to go to work, go to class, and then go back to work.

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask questions and get clarity on assignments so you can be a valuable employee.
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Custodian

March - August 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

That I could work early in the morning and have the rest of my day ahead of me.

What I wish was different

Advice

Download podcasts or books to listen to while you clean.
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Landscape

May - July 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I liked my coworkers a lot, they made working out in the sun everyday a lot more fun

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have been paid more, cause it was minimum wage for hard physical labor

Advice

This job can be pretty rough sometimes, but you get to be outside everyday
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Student worker

June - September 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Easy work

What I wish was different

Higher pay

Advice

Don’t waste time
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A-Team member

January 2017 - December 2018 • Logan, UT

What I liked

The people I worked with!

What I wish was different

Higher pay would have been nice!

Advice

It’s Good to try new things. They lead us to great experiences!
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Finishes Technician

June 2017 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Environment

What I wish was different

Pay (higher)

Advice

Good way to put yourself through school.
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Translator

October 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Very flexible hours, I really enjoyed translating from English to Spanish. Overall a great experience

What I wish was different

A little more consistency with when I showed up to work. Like designated days

Advice

Be careful when choosing a job, pay attention to the hours, what’s the wage, qualifications. If you are interested in the job you’ll get it.
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Extention

May - September 2019 • Nephi, UT

What I liked

The people were amazing

What I wish was different

I wish I could have gotten more hours

Advice

To study your plants before you work with extension.
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International SEED Intern

May - August 2019 • Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Province

What I liked

Honestly everything. I loved that we were able to have the freedom to decide our everyday schedules and figure out what was best for us and our clients. We were able to gain real world experience by teaching everyday and helping others become their own business owners.

What I wish was different

The only thing I would have liked to be different is a little bit more organization when we first got in country. However, I know that it has since been improved.

Advice

This is the greatest type of internship because you are woking with real people in the real world. You are getting hands on experience everyday and helping people break the poverty cycle by creating businesses that create jobs. I would 10/10 recommend this internship.
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