I loved being able to work very closely with community members and being able to learn more about the Geechee way of life.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything happened as it was supposed to I felt. I learned a lot and was able to grow immensely.
Advice
Serving a community to me means to be flexible and help out in a capacity that you didn't anticipate, especially in a location where the number of helping hands really matters.
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Event Coordinator and Founder
May 2018 • Beeville, TX
What I liked
The opportunity to bring information on local Mental Health resources to my community in Beeville, TX and help stop the stigma.
What I wish was different
I want the event to be inside next year at a earlier time and with more medical professionals showing support.
Advice
Event planning is hard but harder if you do it alone. Make sure you have a committed group of people to help you organize the layout, contact partners, find sponsors, run social media, etc.
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Receptionist
June - August 2018 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
Socialization, office skills, computer skills, helping, organizing, being creative, talking to patients since it was a chiropractic office.
What I wish was different
Starting earlier, more training because I jumped right in without training so I taught myself
Advice
Get way to gain skills in an office and talking to patients. Also a great way to learn what to do and what not to do when helping a doctor and working in a medical office
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Nanny
May - July 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
I liked working with the kis and being active
What I wish was different
I wish is would have been for shorter shifts
Advice
I recommend nannying if you want to work on people skills.
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Emergency Medical Technician
June - August 2018 • Utica, MS
What I liked
The environment
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Be involved
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Undergraduate Researcher
July - August 2018 • Fortaleza, Ceará
What I liked
The people I worked with, the schedule of events
What I wish was different
Advice
Be proactive
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Student Volunteer
July 2018 • Augusta, GA
What I liked
Taking care of patients, acquiring knowledge about the emergency response routine
What I wish was different
More time spent to experience different branches
Advice
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English Teacher
June - July 2018 • Hanoi, Vietnam
What I liked
I loved meeting my students, the average age was 23. All of my students were always exited to learn more English. I admire their persistence on accomplishing their goal.
What I wish was different
I wish I had stayed longer. I also wish I could have had the chance to teach intermediate and advanced level, not just beginner.
Advice
Everyone has a voice, it does not matter if a person takes longer to communicate, he/she will eventually. Be patient. Try to understand the other culture first, before teaching in the way you feel most comfortable with. I went to Viet Nam to teach English, not to talk about the English language.
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Pediatric anxiety research
April - July 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't settle for something you are only moderately interested in, there is always an opportunity with you exact name on it- if you can't find it, make it!
