The facilities and the ability to create my own research project and ideas.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to start right when I got there instead of taking a week for the lab to be ready for me.
Advice
Research is a great opportunity especially for those looking for graduate or doctoral schools.
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Summer Intern
June - August 2019 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
The people in the offices where I worked were all very professional and polite. They all made an effort to get to know me, even when they all knew I was a summer intern who wouldn't be there for more than three months.
What I wish was different
There were certainly some tasks I was given that were busy work that didn't really need me. But, I was the intern and at the bottom of the totem pole, so I didn't mind these tasks too much. To be honest I wish I could have worked more. I was only there two days a week (one day in each office) and I feel like I had to find new momentum for all my projects every day I was there.
Advice
Going in with a mindset of 'this is a great opportunity and I'm lucky to be here' is always the way to go. Even with the tasks that I wasn't thrilled to have, I did my best to remember that it's a learning experience and I'm grateful for it.
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Undergraduate Laboratory Technician
November 2018 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
My boss has a lot of confidence in me and trusts me to take care of everything in my job description. He was also willing to answer any questions I had.
What I wish was different
Advice
No matter how many times you give people instructions and guidelines, they are likely to not perfectly follow everything you say. You have to brush it off and keep things professional.
