Florida Atlantic University

Residential assistant

August 2020 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

I liked creating virtual events that promoted community socialization for residents.

What I wish was different

I think what was done in response to the current pandemic was all that could be done. Events were virtual, however information discussing new resources were still available to residents.

Advice

Do not get discouraged by uncontrollable outcomes. Instead, think of ways to improve them.

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Research Assistant

June - August 2019 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

I loved being able to learn how to do research tasks in my field in a low pressure environment at my own pace. I really enjoyed being able to work closely with the professor leading the research, as I'm interested in pursuing a similar career path. This opportunity gave me the chance to learn the basics of research assisting, and was instrumental in helping me get a much more competitive research assistant at a prestigious lab in NYU College of Global Public Health.

What I wish was different

I wish the topic we were researching was more interesting/relevant to what I want to do, but I really can't complain because I did get familiar with many processes which are the same in research regardless of the topic of study.

Advice

Reach out to local professors who have similar interests to you over the summer! Professors who do research alone are ALWAYS happy to add on an unpaid Research Assistant. I'd recommend choosing a professor who teaches in your area of study as well, because they will be willing to help you learn many things relevant to your major, and you'll be much more prepared to go back to your own university and partake in courses that you now have background knowledge in. Don't just search internship databases, because oftentimes they can be really competitive opportunities and many professors who aren't actively seeking Research Assistants are often still willing to take them on because its free assistance to their research! You may receive a stipend at the end of your work with the professor to compensate your time.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June 2020 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

Being able to work from home at my own convenience. Collaborating with another student and the professor.

What I wish was different

Wish we could meet in person, but not really possible due to covid.

Advice

Research is something you just need to stick to. It's not necessarily hard, but can present unique challenges which can be fun when you figure out the solutions.

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Orientation Leader

January 2018 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

This experience was life changing. In the time frame of the position I have grown so much as an individual, so that I may share what I have discovered with others.

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Finance Intern

July 2021 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

I Enjoy being able to work hands on with others, and learning more about my future career with qualified professionals.

What I wish was different

The onboarding process was easier

Advice

Be ready to learn and grow!

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Marketing Intern

October 2021 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

I love how it is centered around learning and gaining experience and they work around my school schedule.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a way for me to work more hours for my internship.

Advice

Just get out there and network to find the jobs you want to somersault your career.

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Assisstant

June - July 2022 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

The fact it did not take long for my job opportunity to fall through after applying.

What I wish was different

Nothing everything was great.

Advice

That mass applying to jobs that I am qualified for helps your experience on LinkedIn.

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REU Participant

June - August 2021 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

The opportunity to work in a friendly environment with great surrounding students that brings motivation. I also enjoyed being able to have the experience in performing research and looking into how to help complete the overall goal.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more fun activities involved within the group of students that are part of the program.

Advice

Always communicate and ask questions on topics or concepts that you are unsure about. It saves a lot of time overall from conducting more research.

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Resident Assistant

August 2020 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

How involved we are with residents and getting them connected with resources.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Be prepared to be of service to many people. You aren’t just doing work assigned by supervisors but also caring for others and trying your best to help them and their experience on campus.

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Front Desk Receptionist

May 2021 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

Friendly coworkers, flexible scheduling, good pay for workload

What I wish was different

Higher pay is always wished for

Advice

Jobs on campus are always beneficiary

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

April - August 2021 • Davie, FL

What I liked

Great experience for future graduate research opportunities, staff was welcoming, learned a lot related to climate change coastal resilience research and gained many new skills for data analysis.

What I wish was different

It was a remote position due to COVID-19, but I wish I could have gone in-person to interact with the team more.

Advice

I was offered this position by reaching out to the program director after he sent out a mass email to advertise their graduate programs. This showed me that it never hurts to ask about current opportunities. Being open and straightforward about what you are wanting to do academically is beneficial to the college experience.

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