Don't be afraid to ask your boss if you can listen to music, etc.
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psychology research assistant
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Flexibility with hours and helpful staff
What I wish was different
nothing!
Advice
Always ask your advisors for help and advice!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Loved gaining hands-on experience in science and also was able to mentor a high school student
What I wish was different
Advice
Start research early if you're considering it as a career option/want to do it for fun during undergrad. The earlier you start the more time you have to work on your project and the more autonomy you will have in the lab later on.
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Undergraduate Researcher
January 2016 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I loved being able to work in the lab for long hours without any distractions from homework.
What I wish was different
My lab is in a basement, so seeing the sun more often would have been nice! Overall it was a great experience.
Advice
Get on trying to find research as soon as you can, if you want to do research. Talk to professors, make friends with classmates, and be involved in class.
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BME virtual summer internship
June - August 2020 • Downers Grove, IL
What I liked
It was a great opportunity for a weird summer- I was able to participate in an engineering project while still being remote.
What I wish was different
Nothing, the BME alliance took what they had and created a fantastic alternative to a traditional internship for this crazy time we're int
Advice
I watched a lot of lectures after the fact, which got overwhelming with my classload.
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Research Assistant
April 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I loved being able to apply all the knowledge I had from academics in a technical setting, along with having very intelligent people around me all day constantly teaching me something new.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to learn on your feet!
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Research Assistant
May - July 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Weekly seminars
What I wish was different
More time to dive deeper
Advice
Really commit to what you are doing
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Research Assistant
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I like how I have spent time with working adults as an exposure to real world work environments.
What I wish was different
Less time on the computer, but I knew it was going to be computer heavy when I started.
Advice
It is good to be close to your work instead of a long distance away since the travel can get tiresome.
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Mechanical Researcher
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Great hands on technical experience in a field I plan to work in after graduation
What I wish was different
Could have been more structured as far as goals and expectations
Advice
Start looking early
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Summer Residential Assistant
May - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
The support from the supervising RCD and ARCD was immensely helpful, and my residents were a great group of people.
What I wish was different
The location in which I was placed did not have air conditioning, which caused a lot of special considerations when programming for residents in the summer.
Advice
Be prepared with plenty of tactics for staying cool in the humid Cleveland summers
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Orientation Executive Board Member
January - September 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I loved my coworkers and bosses and feel as though I was provided with a lot of professional development opportunities.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure you understand the time commitment going in and are capable of managing your time well.
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Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I loved learning about all kinds of different medical practices and norms throughout history. It was a very informative experience, and allowed me to broaden my research skills.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Got a lot of hand on experience and the ability to see experiments through to the end.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Researcher
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
It was (and still is) an amazing opportunity to expand your knowledge and a great way to explore different styles of scientific practice while building your resume.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be ready for some work!
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Tour Guide
July - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Talking with families
What I wish was different
Nothing. I had a good experience.
Advice
Walking backwards is hard and you must be flexible and project while on tours
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Cancer Researcher
June 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Hands on experience working on colon cancer research.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Computer technician
September 2017 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Low work load. Good paid for on-campus job.
What I wish was different
I hope there are more coding related things I can work on. Don’t feel that I learn from my job
Advice
This job is no different from library assistant or customer service job. Even though it sounds like a tech job, it’s more like customer service or IT consultant.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - October 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Very interesting topics of reseach regarding cancer treatment.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure you know that you will like itthe topic.
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student assistant
August 2016 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Very nice coworkers, very manageable workload
What I wish was different
Advice
Be very careful to be accurate and be mindful of PHI!
