Teaching is fun and helping people understand concepts is interesting.
What I wish was different
Some of the students didn't care to do their own work.
Advice
Make sure you set boundaries about when people can contact you (it's often late or at inconvenient times). Don't give your phone number to people, use email or slack.
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Summer Research Associate
May - August 2019 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
A lot of freedom to work how you like. Depends on professor worked for.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Requires good organizations skills and ability to work well alone.
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McNair Scholar Independent Researcher
June 2019 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I loved the workshops throughout the summer which aided in my search for the perfect grad school, as well as in my independent research.
What I wish was different
N/a
Advice
Knowing how to manage your time is an incredibly important skill prior to starting research.
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Camp Counselor
May - July 2019 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I loved being able to teach enginieering to students!!-
What I wish was different
The only thing I wish would have been different is my boss's boss not changing the dynamics of our team mid-camp since it threw off our rhythm.
Advice
Middle schoolers sre incredibly apathetic, so learn how to appease them.
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Undergraduate Researcher
January 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I like how easy it is to come in and get work done in between my classes. The research experience has been incredibly valuable to my undergraduate career and for what I want to do in the future.
What I wish was different
I wished I had more free time during the day, but the experience has been worth it.
Advice
If you're thinking about getting involved in research, give it a shot! You never know what you might find that you really enjoy.
