I liked the experience and knowledge I received at Children Hospital as I learned a plethora of information about learning disabilities,
What I wish was different
I had to dig through many webpages to apply for the internship position initially.
Advice
Talk to your supervisors and peers! They usually have great advice and can help you with letters of recommendation etc.
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Undergraduate research assistant
May - August 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I loved being in the Longwood Medical Area. I had the opportunity to conduct research, meet patients, and shadow various physicians and clinical psychologists. I felt like the work I was doing was important and it cemented by desire to spend my life helping people.
What I wish was different
I wish I had received some sort of stipend from Colby to cover my daily travel expenses.
Advice
Start looking for internships early for the summer and show continued interest by applying for jobs a second time if you are not successful initially.
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Intern
June - August 2017 • Waltham, MA
What I liked
The hands-on research experience and the ability to conduct your own project.
What I wish was different
Wish that I was more working as part of the team rather than the lone wolf.
Advice
A strong quantitative (stats) background is highly recommended.
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Urology Intern
June - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed learning about what happens in a urologic pathophysiology lab. I enjoyed culturing cells and isolating such cells from rat specimens and I enjoyed learning multiple molecular biology techniques such as assays, western blots, transfections, imaging, and q-pcrs.
What I wish was different
I wish that the commute wouldn't have been so long, but nonetheless it was totally worth the experience.
Advice
Despite being an undergraduate with no background in advanced biochemistry, molecular biology and urology , I was able to grasp many of the concept needed to be successful in such an environment. It took time and lots of work, but then again nothing thats worth doing comes easy.
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Intern
June - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I love just how welcoming and appreciative they were of the projects that I assisted with. I love how passionate they were about the work that they did.
What I wish was different
I do not wish anything to be different it was an amazing opportunity.
Advice
I would share that it is important to put yourself out there and try to network as much as you can.
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Pediatric Epilepsy Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I was able to shadow doctors and observe rounds and also to make contributions to the research team. I also really enjoyed sitting in on various lectures about pediatric epilepsy and neurology in general. Seeing the team aspect of the research team was also interesting because I was able to sit in on meetings, and also give my own journal presentation.
What I wish was different
I never felt like i had my own project, and would have liked to felt like i actually accomplished something specific instead of various tasks by the end of the summer.
Advice
make sure to make good connections with the team members because many interns come back and get jobs in the future.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Great working environment full of young adults who are willing to help you with your professional development. That's why they were there. Many were employed there as a stepping stone before graduate school and beyond.
What I wish was different
I got paid
Advice
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Certified Nursing Assistant
May 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I would like to be a nurse so I learn every day by working in the nursing field
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It is important to work on skills such as time management and communication
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Certified Nursing Assistant
December 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Love the people I work with and experiences I can put towards school.
What I wish was different
Advice
Never be afraid to ask for help or ask questions to broaden your knowledge
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Research Intern
June - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I was able to experience how medical research is done and the work that is put into interpreting data and analyzing big data sets.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Definitely apply to do research if you're interested in going into medicine! You will learn much about the field and the direction of future treatments. It definitely is an eye-opening experience and there's no doubt that you will learn a lot!
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Research Intern
June - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed the research
What I wish was different
I wish I had housing closer to work
Advice
You get out what you put in - try to go to lots of lectures to learn the most
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Student Trainee/Intern
September 2018 • Waltham, MA
What I liked
I enjoy how flexible the opportunity is, which makes it possible for me to work on and focus on areas that I am interested in being exposed to.
What I wish was different
The only thing I wish had been different about this opportunity was the timing. I wish I had applied for and experienced the position earlier!
Advice
Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. I have always thought research would be too hard for me to try, but I have already been exposed to so many new things and I learn every day. I’m loving it so far!
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Budget and Strategic Business Planning Intern
May - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Amazing experience, I got to see and be a part of the behind the scenes decision making of the #1 Children’s Hospital in the country.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Clinical nursing assistant
February 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I love working with pediatric cancer patients and helping them battle and get through what is the hardest thing a child could ever endure in life.
What I wish was different
Absolutely nothing
Advice
If you love something as much as you do don't hesitate to do it because when working as something you love to do it's not really working its living.
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Patient Experience Representative
June 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I liked being part of a team and helping patients and their families.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more opportunities for learning and growth. I spent a year in this position and never really got the chance to learn more about the field. Instead, I spent much of each day doing mindless work of making patient packets. I wish this monotonous work was more evenly spread out amongst my coworkers, instead of being thrown to me as the new hire and never getting the support I needed.
Advice
I did not feel intellectually stimulated or challenged at all. In fact, a bachelor's degree is not a requirement for this position. I felt like I wanted to grow more academically, and this position was not aiding me. This job pushed me in the direction of graduate school, which I now attend. This was a fine first job out of Brandeis, but if you are looking for anything remotely intellectual, be aware that this may not be for you.
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sports medicine intern
May - August 2018 • Waltham, MA
What I liked
How flexible they were with my schedule and daily activities. I really could ask to participate in anything there which was an awesome experience. it gave me good exposure to a top notch hospital which has really helped me in my current job.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Student Research Intern
June - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I liked the environment, all the learning opportunities I had, and the people I worked with.
What I wish was different
Less time spent in front of a computer at a desk.
Advice
Make use of the oppurtunities.
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Biology Research Intern
June - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I loved the responsibility I was given over my own project and the freedom I had to work independently while still with a group of people who could answer my questions and help me out. The hours were flexible and I learned a lot.
What I wish was different
A higher pay rate would have been nice. Also my PI was gone on vacation for several weeks, which slowed down the work a little bit.
Advice
Take responsibility for your own learning and write down everything! The faster you learn new techniques and ideas, the faster you can feel like you're properly contributing.
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Research Associate
June 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed the team I worked with and the flexibility that allowed me to also study for the MCAT.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you can, try to focus on one thing (MCAT or Research) Doing both can be very challenging.
