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Research

May - August 2019 • Islamabad, Federal Capital Territory

What I liked

I enjoyed my research with my brother in logic and philosophy a lot.

What I wish was different

More time.

Advice

Try to plan a bit earlier.

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Swim coach

May - July 2019 • Katy, TX

What I liked

I love working with kids, while helping them

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Fake it to you make it

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babysitting

June 2019 • Towson, MD

What I liked

Kids

What I wish was different

Timing

Advice

It was great just have to have a lot of patient

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Caregiver

November 2016 - August 2019 • Manhattan Beach, CA

What I liked

Paid generously

What I wish was different

Less pressure

Advice

Know your worth

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January 2018 • Arlington, TX

What I liked

Friendly staff, lots of Friendly customers as well. I felt like I was truly making a difference in the lives of the people that came through the doors of the missionary.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn't get moved from station to station, but I'm also glad I did, because it gave me an opportunity to grow with the other employees there.

Advice

Volunteer work at Mission Arlington can be rewarding, but there are lots of Christians, so if you are picky on your religious friends, please don't try to volunteer there and mess up their kind-hearted vibes.

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Employee at Camp Oakhurst

May - August 2019 • Coarsegold, CA

What I liked

I went there as an internship (not getting paid) to an employee (who was paid. I Wasn’t the one to bring up working as an employee to the executive director, his wife brought it up to me because saw said, “your such a hard worker, you should get paid” Also the jobs they gave more were very different. Some were outdoors with activities and others were indoors, like kitchen and office. What I liked most was Lifeguarding and High ropes.

What I wish was different

When there was division between employees that I wanted to hang out with. This was not the camps fault it was just certain employees didn’t like others. Other than that I really liked this experience a lot!

Advice

Go into this job willing to work whatever is given. Try to see positive about most things because then you are more excited to work rather than being disappointed. The executive director tries to accommodate for your needs with days off and if you end up getting sick.

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Research Intern

July 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

The flexibility and the amount of knowledge I gained.

What I wish was different

Advice

Try to learn as much as you can.

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Volunteer Narcotics Anonymous Newark NJ.

November 2019 • Newark, NJ

What I liked

This was an ideal opportunity for me to experience what it entails to attend addiction recovery meetings and perhaps borrow ideas that I could apply in my encounter with addicts and homeless people in New Jersey.

What I wish was different

Sad eyes

Advice

The 12-step meeting I attended in Newark, New Jersey, taught me the importance of social and moral support in the recovery process. Belonging to and attending such informal groups and meetings can, therefore, have a profound impact on substance recovery.

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Mentoring Individuals in Science from Underrepresented Communities on Campus

June - September 2019 • Davis, CA

What I liked

Getting to speak to students who are new to UC Davis one on one, whom were just as confused as I was about the big campus, and help guide them to wonderful resources and connections on campus that can help them excel in school.

What I wish was different

None! I took this on as a volunteer with no expectations except to better someone's college experience.

Advice

Be proactive with offering assistance!! When you have something to offer, time, knowledge of resources, offer to read through application essays, even just an ear to listen, it can potentially make a big difference for someone who isn't as familiar to the campus. Who knows, you might make new friends, or hear about cool opportunities you can also benefit from!

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Couselor and child care worker

June 2019 • Middletown, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed working with Children and going on fun field trips with them.

What I wish was different

A more consistent schedule but it was not terrible!

Advice

I would suggest to find jobs that you enjoy because if you have a job that you do not like, it makes the time go a lot slower.

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Member of a mission team

November 2019 • Kingston, Saint Andrew

What I liked

The entire experience. Mostly, interacting with the people.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed longer.

Advice

Be appreciative for the things you have and always be willing to share.

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Nanny

May - August 2019 • Calhoun, GA

What I liked

I liked the flexible schedule and tax free pay!

What I wish was different

Better pay for the work I was putting in.

Advice

Be upfront with your nanny family about your prices and expectations!

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Babysitting

July - August 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ

What I liked

I loved connecting with kids.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have babysitted longer.

Advice

Spending time with family and friends is great after your first year.

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Art summer camp

May - August 2019 • Plano, TX

What I liked

Meeting young inspiring artists, talking to parents about possible careers in at for their children and helping the staff!

What I wish was different

I just wish I had been able to do more!

Advice

It is super important to know about opportunities in the art industry in case you run into that child inspiring to do it and to help the parents understand the possibilities as well.

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Nanny

May - August 2019 • Madison, WI

What I liked

Taking care of children

What I wish was different

Shorter hours

Advice

Mkae the most of it

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Cleaning

May - August 2019 • Crested Butte, CO

What I liked

My employer wasn’t listed

What I wish was different

I don’t see how this is important for you.

Advice

Summer jobs for college suck and the American working society sucks even more.

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Nanny

June - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I liked the flexibility, and that it kept me working but didn't take all my time, so I could still have fun.

What I wish was different

Having more freedom with my creativity in how I take care of the kids, and having more of a social environment with other people my age.

Advice

Make sure that you have a backup job that you can hold onto, because you never know what your employers will do and if they might drop you at anytime for no reason. It would make your life MUCH easier.

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Water Conservation Garden Volunteer

May 2016 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

I liked the friendly staff and being able to come in whenever I wanted/ had time. I also was passionate about helping the organization and it was a place I visited regardless of the volunteer position.