University of Miami

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May 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

I love everything about my job! Having the opportunity to improve my public speaking skills, share my love for my university, make new friends, learn more about the university, and learn more about what admissions officers do (I aspire to become one as soon as I graduate) was an unforgettable experience.

What I wish was different

I would have liked more training on diversity.

Advice

It was extremely rewarding and brings awareness to the hard work that the admissions office does behind the scenes. It challenges one to develop not only professionally but also personally and increases appreciation for the university. I love the people I work with and what I do.

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Assistant PCI Compliance Intern

May - September 2019 • Miami, FL

What I liked

The responsiveness of the staff as well as the fact that I was able to do my internship remotely since I could not afford to stay in Miami during the summer

What I wish was different

Honestly, nothing at all

Advice

Always be ready to learn new content as you're being instructed in an internship. If you do not know a particular software or how a process works do reach out to your supervisor or surf the web and self learn until you understand the underlying concepts of the trade. This will make you indispensable in your role.

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Guest Recreation Attendant Intern

May - August 2019 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

I liked seeing how happy guests were after I went out of my way to help them.

What I wish was different

I wish that the work was divided more evenly.

Advice

Be prepared for every kind of experience.

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Social Science Research Assistant

June - August 2019 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I learned so much more about our research topic which focused on Chinese and Russian foreign policy. I also experienced how a research project can change depending on your findings, availability of sources, and the interests of stakeholders.

What I wish was different

Nothing really. I liked the independence of conducting research on my own and meeting weekly to discuss findings and decide how to move forward.

Advice

I became a research assistant by simply emailing a number of professors who focused on subjects I was interested in and one responded and she was thrilled to have me. I would say, just take a leap and put yourself out there!

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Guest Experience Assistant

May - August 2019 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Nice co-worker

What I wish was different

More flexible on shift

Advice

always smile

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Security Supervisor

January 2019 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I work with an amazing team of colleagues who I’m happy to call friends. I’ve had great fun with a job and it has been a very rewarding experience overall in preparing me for a professional career.

What I wish was different

I wish I had joined sooner because my student job now has been such a rewarding time. I’ve developed my work ethic, my punctuality, and professional social skills during my time here. I wish I had joined earlier so I had had even more work experience and practise!

Advice

Definitely coming to work with a positive attitude and a smile. It really can make the difference between making a job a chore or exciting. When you smile, it rubs off on others and when team morale is up, the work atmosphere feels much lighter. Always be eager to come to your job and to help out wherever you can, become someone others depend on!

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Guest Experience Assistant

May - August 2019 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

I had a really great grad intern supervisor. I also liked being able to stay on campus for the summer and being able to work a lot of hours.

What I wish was different

I wish that the people in charge were more organized, prepared, and actually took the time to get to know their employees.

Advice

Summers are pretty short and the paycheck is worth it.

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Front Desk Receptionist

May - August 2019 • University of Miami, FL

What I liked

The other people working there were super friendly and helped me out when I was confused.

What I wish was different

I wish it started earlier in the day but that's all.

Advice

No matter what job you start at, there will always be something new to learn and there will always be someone there to help you.

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Business Analyst Intern

January - July 2019 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Hours were flexible and very good work environment to learn and interact with all fields

What I wish was different

Parking locations

Advice

Always ask for more work opportunities

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Research Assistant

June 2018 • University of Miami, FL

What I liked

I learned about many concepts and experience associated with real world research

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

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Data Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Meeting and engaging with experienced leaders in the field of research.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Lifeguard

May 2016 - August 2017 • Southfield, MI

What I liked

The University Center Lifeguard job has given me the tools and freedom to further succeed in my university career. It has taught me responsibility and how to deal with difficult situations. It has also kept me physically fit and economically independent all while working with a flexible school schedule.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be open minded. Try different things, eventually you will find your passion.

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Research assistant

May - July 2019 • University of Miami, FL

What I liked

Research experience

What I wish was different

More responsibility

Advice

Don’t hesitate to take advantage of opportunities presented to you. Don’t underestimate yourself.

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REU Recipient

May - July 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Research was interesting.

What I wish was different

Parts seemed disorganized.

Advice

Be sure you know what research your doing beforehand.

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Student Services Counselor

May 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

The work environment was one of the best I’ve ever experienced. The people were very welcoming and helpful as I was getting used to my new job.

What I wish was different

Honestly, I could not have imagined a better start to my work experience at UM.

Advice

Have an open mindset and don’t be afraid to branch out with new opportunities.

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Research assistant intern

June - August 2019 • Miami, FL

What I liked

This was a once in a life time learning experience. ISCI is full of new technological advancements and the research done there is unlike any other.

What I wish was different

I wish they would teach more rather than expect the intern to know everything that they are talking about. They also seem to favor students who have family members that know someone in the institute which is very bias.

Advice

Go in knowing basic biology and cell molecular biology. They expect a lot from you and it can get confusing if you do not know what you are talking about

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Biomedical Engineering Intern

May 2019 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

I liked the hands on learning experience in the lab, my co-workers, and being able to do research right on campus at my school.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to learn more advanced techniques while I was there.

Advice

I would advise everyone to get started as soon as possible! The longer you are able to work in a lab the more you’ll learn.

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Volunteer

June 2018 • San Lucas Tolimán, Sololá Department

What I liked

EVERYTHING helping people learning about a new culture feeding stray dogs playing with children discovering environmental initiatives abroad shopping in the market of hand-made goods