I really like how simple it was and how easy it was to find job.
What I wish was different
I wish some employers had listed their jobs with more details
Advice
Always keep your notifications on
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2021 • Boone, NC
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to apply some of the skills I had been developing in my undergraduate classes to the real world.
What I wish was different
I wish the work had been more structured.
Advice
Ask professors what their research is! They are likely to be receptive and want to explain it to you and possibly have you work on their team.
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Intern
March - August 2020 • Boone, NC
What I liked
I learned a lot about the sports writing process and working with athletic data.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to attend the games to do in-person stat work, but I don't own a car.
Advice
It's always a good idea to ask questions when you have them, don't be embarrassed, and to be as eager as possible to make networking connections.
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support staff Gear-Up
June - July 2018 • Boone, NC
What I liked
I liked getting to know the students I worked with. I enjoyed leading group activities and tours. I enjoyed working with the staff and learning about my leadership abilities and personality.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been more of myself and not let others thoughts influence my actions.
Advice
Have fun, let go, be yourself, and get to know others.
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Tutor
August 2018 • Boone, NC
What I liked
great people, flexible hours
What I wish was different
wish it could have been in person, but nothing we can change about that
Advice
don't be afraid of the other students-- they are grateful to be working with you, and shouldn't be intimidating
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Tutoring Coordinator
February 2020 • Boone, NC
What I liked
The flexibility in the hours I work.
What I wish was different
I was in charge of reforming the program when we went online due to COVID. There was a lot of stress that came with the unknown.
Advice
Work your very hardest and you will gain valuable life experience.
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Dining Hall Associate
August - September 2020 • Boone, NC
What I liked
Very flexible and open to change.
What I wish was different
Slightly disorganized and chaotic.
Advice
Must be organized and ready to work.
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Research Organic chemist
May - August 2017 • Boone, NC
What I liked
The people were amazing, and the opportunity to make a real contribution to science was fantastic!
What I wish was different
Mostly just more time in the internship would have been nice. It was weird to have to leave everything when school started again.
Advice
Find an opportunity to do what you want, and chase it. I got this internship by directly contacting the professor in charge of the lab, and asking him about his research. Don't wait for a chance to drift by, go and maker it happen!
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Student
September 2017 • Boone, NC
What I liked
I love working with people together in order to solve problems.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Always show up on time and be willing to try new things.
