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Shawnee State University

Residential Advisor

June - July 2019 • Portsmouth, OH

What I liked

The opportunity to mentor high school students and influence them in positive ways about college.

What I wish was different

Considering the transition to a new program director, it went really good.

Advice

Be prepared to spend almost 95% of your time on campus and with the student from the start of the job to the end of the job.
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Data Analyst

May - September 2019 • Portsmouth, OH

What I liked

Learning new skills. Mapping Data and using Data Visualization software.

What I wish was different

The topic of Data...

Advice

Practice self-discipline and commitment to accomplish higher productivity.
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Orientation Leader

April - July 2019 • Portsmouth, OH

What I liked

I liked getting to meet more people and show them around campus.

What I wish was different

I wish that the day was smoother but it was not the staffs fault, it was just crazy days.

Advice

It is important to work hard and always make yourself available when needed.
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Blackboard Student Assistant

April 2019 • Portsmouth, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed helping professors resolve issues with course content and course structure within Blackboard. I also enjoyed helping students with various issues, such as account information or course access. I found the learning experience in areas of technical support and learning management system administration to be beneficial in preparing me for a future career.

What I wish was different

I wish I had utilized downtime on my job during the summer more efficiently to do things such as study materials for future courses in order to make the courses easier to understand when I actually took them.

Advice

Use every opportunity to learn more about the systems used in your job and how experience with them will apply to any future jobs. Also, take every opportunity to learn new job skills or improve any job skills that will apply to future jobs.
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Residence Coordinator

May - July 2019 • Portsmouth, OH

What I liked

The two other coordinators I worked with were helpful in the transition between resident assistant and residence coordinator.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a better understanding of the role and the things I could have done during my internship.

Advice

Do some background research about the area and what to do.
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Supplemental Instructor

June - July 2019 • Portsmouth, OH

What I liked

I loved working with the students in the bridge program!

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

I would suggest it to anyone looking for a summer job! It helps give you perspective!!
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Resident Advisor

June - July 2019 • Portsmouth, OH

What I liked

I really enjoyed being an RA for Shawnee State University's Upward Bound Math and Science Program. I was able to truly connect with the high school students and help them learn many different skils.

What I wish was different

I wish it lasted longer than 7 weeks.

Advice

This is truly a life changing experience and I wish more students had the opportunity to mentor and become a positive role model for students.
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Student worker

May - August 2019 • Portsmouth, OH

What I liked

I liked that the hours were flexible.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay was higher.

Advice

Just keep on going, even when it gets tough.
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