I loved the flexibility with work hours and how I was able to build upon the project on my own pace while being able to add my creativity to the project.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to experience this in an in-person setting.
Advice
If you don't find an official internship or opportunity, that is not the end!! Leverage your network and reach out to professors to find or create new research project ideas.
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Research Volunteer
June - September 2020 • Norton, MA
What I liked
The chance to work closely with other students and faculty at Wheaton on a project we were all passionate about.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I loved the experience.
Advice
Manage your time wisely, and brush up on efficient ways to do literature searches.
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External Relations Intern
June 2020 • Norton, MA
What I liked
The strong organizational culture mixed with great people.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have done the internship in person, but I couldn’t because of COVID-19.
Advice
Have a go-getter mentality!
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Research assistant
June - August 2019 • Norton, MA
What I liked
I loved working with the program Gplates and the topic of planetary geology in general.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have done it longer, and produce more results.
Advice
It might be scary leaning a new program but with a good teacher you will soon become comfortable with anything.
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Carpentry team
May - August 2019 • Wheaton, IL
What I liked
I liked working with other people to fix things and solve problems
What I wish was different
Nothing it was a pretty good job
Advice
If someone on your team is getting on your nerves then take a moment to calm down before talking to them
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Full-Stack Software Engineer
June - July 2018 • Norton, MA
What I liked
Casual atmosphere. Work was personalized to my skill level. Intimate working environment with other coworkers.
What I wish was different
I wish I learned more about the type of work I would be doing prior to the internship experience.
Advice
Make sure you enjoy the type of software engineering you apply for. Getting a job/internship is one thing, but enjoying the work is another. Explore a variety of programming projects to get a feel for what works for you and know yourself before applying for a specific job.
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EEG Lab Assistant
January 2019 • Norton, MA
What I liked
I am grateful to be given the opportunity
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Be prepared to learn!
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Public Safety Dispatcher
May - August 2019 • Wheaton, IL
What I liked
Easy job, great coworkers, enjoyable atmosphere
What I wish was different
more hours and more pay
Advice
N/a
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Admissions internship
July - August 2019 • Norton, MA
What I liked
My bosses, my co workers, the hours, the tranquility of campus.
What I wish was different
More food options around campus
Advice
If you are not social, this may not be the best experience for you
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IT Support Specialist
May - August 2019 • Norton, MA
What I liked
I liked working with my coworkers, the friendliness and welcoming attitude of the supervisors in the department, and the frequent opportunities to learn more about things in the field I don't have experience in
What I wish was different
I wish I made more money. Other than that, nothing.
Advice
The most important thing in life is finding a job that makes you happy. Explore jobs outside of your comfort zone, you'll never know what you'll find. I am a language major yet working on IT was amazing for me, since tech is my hobby.
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Research
May 2019 • Norton, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed the process of exploring ideas from numerous articles and discovering testable connections between ideas.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Facilities Painter
May - August 2019 • Wheaton, IL
What I liked
The work environment was very friendly and dynamic. I met a lot of great people and the work induces much satisfaction.
What I wish was different
The work can get a bit tedious at times, but such is the nature of the trade.
Advice
Painting is a skill that is refined over time. Be willing to put in the effort to develop the craft over time.
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Cook Assitiant
June - August 2018 • Rapid City, SD
What I liked
The community in the science station
What I wish was different
Advice
Being patient, but also wise to discern. Because we can’t teally meet everyone’s demand
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Grounds Crew
May - August 2018 • Rapid City, SD
What I liked
The beauty of the surrounding scenery made it an ideal place to vacation, no less to work. I was able to contribute my skills to (hopefully) better the learning experience of the students simultaneously taking courses that summer.
What I wish was different
There were a couple times I faced breakdowns in communication between me and my superiors, largely of my own fault. On the whole, however, I wouldn't call for any changes.
Advice
Be eager and open to learning from others, be it the professors or the long-term grounds keeper (especially him).
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Electrical Maintenance Worker
May - August 2018 • Wheaton, IL
What I liked
I enjoyed learning more about how electricity works, and how to fix everyday electrical problems.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to know slightly more about what the more difficult or complex jobs were that were given to the full time electricians.
Advice
It's important to do your best, but there is also a limit on how hard you can work before it becomes unsustainable.
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Chemistry Research assistant
May - July 2018 • Wheaton, IL
What I liked
I enjoyed learning experiencing what it is like to work in a laboratory. I enjoyed learning different laboratory techniques that I had not known before.
What I wish was different
I wish that there had been more variation in the tasks that I performed each day.
Advice
Get excited about the mundane. Find something fun in every situation even if it feels like the exact same thing you have been doing for the last 5 days.
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Marketing Intern
June - August 2018 • Wheaton, IL
What I liked
I loved the warm,welcoming environment and their dedication to giving me as many learning opportunities as possible.
What I wish was different
Advice
Stay as organized as possible
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - July 2018 • Nakuru, Rift Valley Province
What I liked
I loved getting to conduct research, give interviews, analyze our findings.
What I wish was different
I wish that the Kenyan IRB process went more quickly so we could have started right on time.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask your professors about their research and if you can be involved!
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Tour Guide and Office Assistant
April - August 2018 • Wheaton, IL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Working on-campus over the summer shapes your perspective on how important the students and faculty are to your experience as a student; the campus isn't the same without all of the people.
