Interacting with incoming students, and supporting them through their collegiate transition.
What I wish was different
I would've like to engage with other beneficiary activities. I found myself with a lot of extra time on my hands: plenty enough for me to learn a new language or an instrument.
Advice
Reach out to students. Seldom do they understand this new stage in their life, and to have an experienced mentor who genuinely cares and respects them helps so greatly.
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Virgina Tech Summer Academy Peer Mentor
June - August 2018 • Blacksburg, VA
What I liked
Having a chance to be an impact in freshmen’s first experience at Virginia Tech
What I wish was different
Advice
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Administrative Assistant
May - June 2018 • Blacksburg, VA
What I liked
I got to learn what it's like to work in an office environment. My Excel skills improved and I got experience in communicating in a professional setting.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Administrative Assistant
May 2018 • Blacksburg, VA
What I liked
I liked how I was put into a position of leadership and how I had a lot of influence in making bigger picture decisions.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more oginization overall.
Advice
This position really gave me the opportunity to make it what I wanted it to be. I could be really productive or just not do much at all which taught me a lot about what it means to be a good worker.
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Summer Researcher
May - July 2018 • Blacksburg, VA
What I liked
I had a lot of new experiences and I learned a lot about human biomechanics and the testing involved. In addition, everyone was very helpful and willing to explain things I didn't understand.
What I wish was different
Longer research period
Advice
Research is frustrating and time consuming, but it's definitely rewarding.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2017 • Blacksburg, VA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Can be frustrating, but very rewarding and worth it. Doing undergrad research really helps reinforce everything you learn in classes and can set you up for job offers due to experience gained in college.
