More detailed explanation about the research itself.
Advice
Join a lab as an undergraduate to gain valuable experience in the field of research.
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Data Analyst
July 2019 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Loved working with the Rec/IM and their marketing team. I would pull data from their system and from the website in order for the marketing team to efficiently market events for the Rec/IM
What I wish was different
I wish communication between departments would have been better. On occasion it would take a couple days for the IT team to update the system which stalled the process.
Advice
One piece of advise I would share is to be open minded and communicate when you have a problem. The staff is willing to work with you and are understanding when you feel that a task is too difficult.
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Freelance photographer, EMU RECEPTIONIST
May - August 2019 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Super easy going, friendly
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be comfortable answering Phones
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Information Desk
January 2019 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Affirming that there are no dumb questions in a library, we are at a university where we come to learn things.
What I wish was different
That there was anything more we could do about broken printers
Advice
Budgeting your time is crucial in this sort of job where you are left to your own devices
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Enrollment Management Office Assistant
July 2019 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Great environment to work in
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sports Marketing Intern
October 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
You work directly with the AD of marketing for athletics and you run all the sports.
What I wish was different
Maybe a little pay or better perks of the internship.
Advice
Work hard and you will gain the trust of many important people.
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international admissions assistant
May 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Flexible, fulfilling
What I wish was different
wages
Advice
Lots to learn, but not overwelming
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Grounds and maintenance
May - August 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Some of the people and the hours
What I wish was different
Some of the other people weren’t that great
Advice
Try hard and you can get a summer job
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Sports Marketing Intern
July - November 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
I loved how much experience I gained, from posting flyers and posters around campus, to passing out free pizzas at a tailgating lot.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Make friends, and be yourself!
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Graduate Research Assistant
July 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
the job responsibilities include maintaining good relationships with most of the international students
What I wish was different
NA
Advice
proper time management
precision in your work
confidentiality
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Testing Administrator
August 2017 - September 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Working as a manager of student employees
What I wish was different
The tension between the two governing organizations
Advice
Do not take work home with you
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College Teaching Assistant
May 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Dynamics
What I wish was different
Advice
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Conference Assistant
May - August 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
The opportunity to connect with other students over the summer was a great experience. Additionally, I was able to understand the life of an RA without the intensity of the school year. I loved that I had free summer housing as well as $400 in flex money to use on campus food. It was a very comfortable summer. I'm sure you could earn more living at home and working a higher salary job, but this job was perfect for me while I was taking summer classes.
What I wish was different
There were scenarios where we were understaffed. It would have been nicer to have more co-workers at times. However, I appreciated the advantage this gave me for more work hours.
Advice
Be patient! Sometimes you need to do things that you don't realize are affiliated with your job title. Sometimes you need to go above and beyond. And you need to always feel comfortable with teamwork, because that is going to be important as the summer progresses. Overall, it is a very fun job.
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Student Technician
July 2021 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Being able to set my own schedule and work when it was best fit to what I had going on.
What I wish was different
Better pay
Advice
This a great position for any level student looking to expand their computer knowledge and skills.
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College Teaching Assistant
June - August 2019 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
I loved teaching Math.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have taught higher level math classes.
Advice
I would do it again
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Peer Engagement Coach Intern Supervisor
September 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Flexibility, approachability, and overall coordination!
What I wish was different
The position is still going on, and I am new to it. I will come back to this once I experience more obstacles in achieving the mission of Peer Engagement Coaches.
Advice
Be yourself! Also, if you are not passionate about students and their success, this might not be the best match for you.
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NASPA Internship: Program Assistant
June - July 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
I liked how I was able to ask many questions about Higher Education Administration and how welcoming the staff was. They also bought the interns a book full of advice for the rising student affairs professional, as well as a resume workshop. Additionally, EMU allowed me to work on projects that I was interested in, such as multicultural/judicial affairs within the University System.
What I wish was different
I would have loved to sit in on more hearings. However, it was during the summer so I don't think there are many hearings.
Advice
Don't wait for work to come to you, go to your boss and ask for projects. It shows your determination to gain experience.
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Special Events Intern
September 2014 - June 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
I got to meet employers from all over the country. I also helped set up job fairs and manage huge tasks.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have made myself more available for work but school got in the way.
Advice
Go above and beyond in everything your internship asks of you.
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Field Technician
August 2017 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Interesting work with enough variety.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Graphic Designer
January 2018 • Ypsilanti, MI
What I liked
Working in a lively environment surrounded by people who care deeply about the program helps to inspire great design quickly!
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Make sure to keep on your toes and to not get attached to any one design, each piece is going to be subject to a lot of change.
