Oakland University

Admissions Programming Assistant

April 2018 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

Flexibility, Supervisor Support, Customer Service

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Flexibility and Teamwork are critical tools to be successful!

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Volunteer

July 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed passing on my education to younger students.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Technical Director

May 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

It's a fun job! I get to do what I love!

What I wish was different

Pay can always be more, but for this specific position I'm comfortable.

Advice

You gotta do something you love.

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University Teaching Assistant

June 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

Hands on experience and leadership opportunities.

What I wish was different

Advice

Takes dedication and a consistent time requirement

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Chemistry Research Assistant

April 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

Informative, exciting, fun.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

I would strongly recommend this experience.

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Biochemistry Laboratory Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

The Professors I worked with were extremely nice!

What I wish was different

I wish the research schedule had been more organized.

Advice

Start early on research if you’re Pre-Med.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - July 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed getting the experience of researching in a lab.

What I wish was different

I wish it could've been longer.

Advice

Research should be taken slowly. Results are not obtained instantly.

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Student Office Assistant- Housing

August 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I love the strong community. My co-workers at Oakland have become my best friends in college. I enjoy talking to a variety of people, whether that is students, professional staff members, or parents. The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that I could help a student with whatever Housing questions they needed answered. Their experience at Oakland should be a great one, and I hope that I can contribute to some of that experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Network with as many people as you can, especially if you plan to work at a university as a professional.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - July 2019 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the hands on laboratory experience and skills that I was able to gain, as well as the knowledge in particular fields. The research community was welcoming and encouraging.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be open minded to challenges and fields in which you do not have a lot of previous experience.

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Chemistry stockroom

September 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

Great people, learned a lot

What I wish was different

Advice

The chemistry stockroom is a great place to work!

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Conference assistant

May - September 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I like the ability to gain leadership skills.

What I wish was different

There isn’t anything I would’ve done differently.

Advice

The job can get tough. Always stay calm and find ways to relax.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

Very helpful professor and graduate students. Learned a lot.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time in the lab. It was a great experience.

Advice

If you are interested in something, reach out. If you don't you never know if you could have gotten the position or not.

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Communication and Social Media Intern

August 2018 - April 2019 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

The environment and the work dynamic amongst partnering offices and individuals made the work flow fresh and engaging! I loved working for Career Services because the internship supervisors allow you the freedom to make decisions for your position on your own, with their help of course. This lead me to discovering and developing more of my own skills and interests within my time there!

What I wish was different

While the independence was attractive and overall helpful, it was challenging to progress outside of my comfort zone. It would have benefited me to have a bit more suggestion and aid in trying new strategies.

Advice

Make the most of it! This office specializes in student growth, all you have to do is apply yourself and show what you can do.

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Student Office Assistant

April 2016 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Utilize handshake, there's so many opportunities available through our university. Things you had no idea you would be interested in trying. Jobs you didn't know existed, professors seeking research assistance. There's so much resume-building potential, including chances to get involved both on and off campus.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - July 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I got the opportunity to learn how to properly conduct research in a laboratory setting.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure that you can learn as many skills as possible while in lab. Don't stick to just one area of research, branch out into everything that your lab does!

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Tutoring Intern

May - August 2018 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

Flexible with travelling, and an interesting and new experience.

What I wish was different

It became slightly tedious by the end.

Advice

Sometimes a backup job is just as good as the first choice.

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Database Support Intern for Marketing Initiatives

January 2017 • Clinton Township, MI

What I liked

Taking part in the summer career camps, co-facilitating and planning for it. Beginning to plan fall events at the University Center Campus.

What I wish was different

A little more hands-on with branding and marketing campaigns.

Advice

Get a good night's sleep before long work days!

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Bear Bus Supervisor

April 2016 - August 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I loved working side by side with other students and faculty members. It was amazing how many people I met and was able to interact with. I did drives for the president of the university and other professional affiliates.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had more time to dedicate to the job. Taking classes this summer was rough for me as the program itself was very difficult.

Advice

Meet everyone you can! Take every opportunity that is available to you. It's worth it.

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Biology Laboratory Assistant

December 2016 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I loved learning new things and gaining applicable experience for a future career

What I wish was different

Less hours in the summer

Advice

You get out of it what you put into it

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Jr Systems Administrator

April - October 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

I liked the location, flexibility, working conditions, co-workers, and managers. The team had a very good vibe and everyone got along well. The office has a very nice view of the clock tower.