I wish I had more specifics about what my job entailed ahead of time.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Oakland, ME
What I liked
I loved working with the kids and getting close to so many of them. As an education major, it was a valuable experience for me. I also really enjoyed stage managing for them, because it helped me get to know the Kids better and broaden my career choices
What I wish was different
I wish I had put myself out more and tried more new things. It was fun, but also stressful
Advice
Be prepared for stress as well as fun. It's a lot, but if you like working with teenagers it's an absolute blast.
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Bunk Counselor
June 2016 • Oakland, ME
What I liked
The community, the amazing and talented kids, the connection to my home.
What I wish was different
I wish the summer was longer!
Advice
Come with an open mind and positive attitude. Be ready to commune with nature and spend the summer being silly.
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Bunk Counselor
June 2016 • Oakland, ME
What I liked
Every single thing about my experience here is the most rewarding.
What I wish was different
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Oakland, ME
What I liked
The location is magical and there was a lot of fun to be had. I became a lifeguard and that was really satisfying.
What I wish was different
I worked incredibly hard and i got very little pay. I wish the pay could have been performance based rather then new councilors get 800 dollars for 7 weeks of work.
Advice
It is both an extremely difficult and an extremely gratifying experience. I grew up significantly this summer.
