The experience that I have been able to gain from the fundraising perspective has been very helpful. Interacting with donors and being able to make new connections within the University system is something that I never thought that I would be able to do as a student.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more opportunities to interact with other departments on campus.
Advice
Be sure to actually make relationships with the people you work with.
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Cashier
September 2018 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
I like how easy it was to use Handshake to connect me to different job opportunities. Ii allowed me to gain employment here at CSUB and I have had the best experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Student Research Assistant
June - July 2019 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
Gaining experience. Working hands on
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It was a great experience and you learn alot.
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Event Planner Intern
January - May 2019 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed learn about all the goes into an event. From chairs to design. Team and set up
What I wish was different
More hands on work.
Advice
Allow interns to have a bit more responsibility. Maybe give them one event to plan
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Student researcher
June 2019 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
I got to apply my knowledge from the classroom to a research environment, and I got to learn more about how research in the field of chemistry works.
What I wish was different
I don't wish anything had been different.
Advice
Get to know your professors, and look into doing research with them.
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Student Assistant
November 2018 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
Easy to go from work to class or class to work, flexible hours and could adjust around my school schedule and personal needs
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked more than 20 hours a week if I wanted to.
Advice
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Information Technology Director
August 2018 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
If you are a computer information systems major, get this job
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Student Assistant
August 2018 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
Working on campus was nice because, even during the summer, I felt connected to my academics when I wasn't taking classes.
What I wish was different
I might have preferred having three longer workdays instead of five medium-short workdays so I could make more time for friends.
Advice
It really helped me be connected on campus. I know how to look up events, how to work with clubs, and I've developed a skillset that allows me to be a student leader where ever I decide to.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the ability to improve my skills in designing experiments, cultivating and recording cell populations, and interpretation of collected data for the purpose of providing explanations for phenomena and designing future experiments. I also greatly appreciated the opportunity given to me, as I now feel confident that my skills in research, motivation, and passion for research can contribute towards the success of my future career.
What I wish was different
Advice
Beginning research early in your undergraduate career allows you to both obtain some first-time experience that is necessary to gain an accurate idea of how working in that career field is actually like and gain research skills. The experience gained in research is beneficial in that it can be utilized within future college classes, jobs, or careers.
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Research
June 2018 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
I liked how I was able to learn a little bit more about my major while getting paid for it.
