University of Miami

Work study

May 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

The location was very convenient

What I wish was different

I wish I had chosen a job more similar to my field/major. I worked at the School of Education, but am a pre-law student interested in business law.

Advice

Being a work study is probably the best way to attain skills without feeling the pressure of having to be a ‘real’ adult. Due to there not being pressure, I have more time to focus on the quality of my work. I am also less afraid to ask my supervisors and the professors questions.

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Student Help Desk Technician

January 2018 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I have a lot of control of my schedule. I am able to shift my days and/or times that I work when necessary.

What I wish was different

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Front Desk Receptionist

August 2016 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I loved the constant change of people and questions.

What I wish was different

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Research Assistant

August 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Schedule flexibility and reasonable work load.

What I wish was different

More detailed feedback from supervisor.

Advice

Excellent research experience because I got to understand and experience all the basics of research and was able to participate on projects and have my name as an author on published work!

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Digital Strategy Assistant

September 2017 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

I really enjoyed, or enjoy I should say since I'm still working there, how much I've learned from my fellow coworkers. Throughout my experience, I've been able to apply the skills and knowledge I've learned in my classes at UM's communications school and expand on them through hands on experience. For example, I took an introductory course to graphic design last fall and from those basics, now I'm creating motion graphics at work. I learned so much about digital strategy and social media and have improved my videography and other technical skills.

What I wish was different

Advice

Networking with peers is so important! I applied to this job only because I had heard about it from another student. Don't be afraid to reach out to people or take on the opportunities people offer you.

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Summer Program

July 2019 • University of Miami, FL

What I liked

I absolutely loved my program. We got to talk with a lot of professors and study anywhere.

What I wish was different

I wish we could’ve gone off campus to get food.

Advice

You should be a residential intern because you get to experience the dorms.

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Research Student

May - August 2018 • Kingston, Saint Andrew Parish

What I liked

I loved spending two months in a foreign country and gaining a better sense of what a career in research may look like.

What I wish was different

I wish that my mentor abroad had been more hands on with my research.

Advice

I would repeat this experience 100 times over because it is completely worth it. I was able to conduct research in the beautiful paradise of Jamaica.

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Clinical Research Coordinator

August 2017 • Miami, FL

What I liked

The opportunity to make connections throughout different pharmaceutical companies. And learn about innovative medications for different conditions and diseases.

What I wish was different

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Student Assistant

October 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

I liked that my job was on campus so it allowed easy commute. I was also able to go study on campus after work.

What I wish was different

I wish I had also done research.

Advice

This was my first summer in Miami and it was nice being able to work on campus and enjoy my summer.

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Cancer Researcher

December 2018 • Miami, FL

What I liked

It is amazing, I currently since am a Cancer Researcher and it has been the best experience. I have learn so much for myself and for cancer. I see potential growth in myself due to this experience, and the staff has been so great and helpful in answering all my questions. When i first apply to this job i didn't think i was going to be able to do it, but i certainly was able to and I'm glad i did.

What I wish was different

Since being a full time student and working, the research timing was a little bit off since the experiment's most of the time is in the morning and late afternoon.

Advice

Don't underestimate yourself, maybe their will be something challenging and you don't understand something but always ask because you will learn and it will be much easier next time you do it.

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Research assistant

January - August 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Hands on experience, working with children

What I wish was different

Not so early in the morning, less office work

Advice

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Research Assistant

June 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Doing my own field work

What I wish was different

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Video assistant

August 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Experience and close with team

What I wish was different

more flexability

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May 2018 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I enjoyed working on a research project and learning about biochemistry techniques.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've been paid.

Advice

To be successful it requires more hours than what I put in.

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Biomedical Engineer

February 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

Getting a hand on experience as what it is like to be a biomedical engineer. Incorporating both science and engineering principles, there is so much that can be done and with this mindset, one could revolutionize health care systems.

What I wish was different

More time to be fully committed in going to research, location was far from me which took away my time that I could've used to further develop my knowledge about Biomedical engineering.

Advice

Go out and do research, you don't know what you could do until you start doing it.

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Residential Life Night Manager

September 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

I like being able to engage with Student residents and student staff on a daily basis.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

It takes resilience and understanding above all else. Each situation needs to be handled differently and with professionalism.

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research associate

February 2018 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

nice working environment. great people. Beautiful campus.

What I wish was different

Salary could be a little higher.

Advice

the most important part to have a good life-work balance is to find the best supervisor.

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Assistant Director

July 2012 • Coral Gables, FL

What I liked

I truly love the interaction with students and working in an organization that has a clear goal for the education of its students and their future.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have negotiated my starting salary.

Advice

Network while at the University of Miami, there are a lot of colleagues who have a lot of experience and who have a lot of contact outside the university.

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