Southern Utah University

Administrative Assistant Intern

May - August 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I liked the flexibility of the position and that I was able to learn technical skills processing data on excel and eliminating waste in the organization.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked more with professors and other faculty. I also wish i could have helped with their research projects.

Advice

Take every opportunity to put yourself out there and learn from everyone and try anything.

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Student Groundskeeper

April 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The community of workers anf friends of the department, and being able to work outside and make the campus more beautiful.

What I wish was different

We all wish we got paid more than $8.50-$9.00 an hour.

Advice

It's a great job, embrace the hard work and friends.

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Registrar Clerk

January 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The work was enlightening and always kept you busy. The people were a lot of fun to work with and I learned a lot.

What I wish was different

There are some parts of the job that were grueling which makes sense. Many of the students are away from the university during summer which means that you are stuck answering phone calls and emails most of the time.

Advice

Make sure you come in with a clear mind and a good additude and you are sure to have a great day.

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Planetarium Technician

January 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Decent pay. Good experience in my field. Super fun working with kids.

What I wish was different

The hours were inconsistent, but that's just the nature of the thing.

Advice

The job requires stamina and conviction. The physics/astronomy professors do not appreciate flakey employees.

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Campus Police Dispatch/Secretary

August 2017 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Awesome coworkers

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be professional and show who you are!

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Marketing team for SUU Aviation

August 2018 - July 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I absolutely loved my job. I had the best boss. Everyone really worked together.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Do your job and be good at it. You’ll enjoy it more.

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Human Resources Assitant

October 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The experience gained and the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

I have a lot of responsibilities comparable to a full time position but I am paid as an intern.

Advice

Be aware this is a demanding job.

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Airplane Dispatch Clerk

January 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Getting to know people in your field of study is fantastic.

What I wish was different

When they changed the amount of hourly wage it took an additional pay period for the change to actually take place.

Advice

You deal with people a lot and coming with a happy attitude and willingness to learn will go a long way.

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Land Law Examiner Intern

May - October 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The mentor ship and the ability to qualify for a Public Land Corp certificate that allows me to be hired non-competitively in the federal government.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship could have continued!

Advice

Be ready to get a firehouse amount of knowledge every day. There is so much to learn about Lands and Realty in the public land sector and it would take several decades to know it all.

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Cashier

June 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Works really well with my school schedule.

What I wish was different

Advice

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seed collecting assistant

May - September 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I got to camp, hike, and be outside all day and get paid for it. I loved learning about native plants and get to know the area better.

What I wish was different

I didn’t like the computer work association with the job. Sometimes the process felt unorganized with was frustrating.

Advice

Keep a positive attitude even when thing seem to be going wrong. Working in nature can be temperamental.

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Teaching Intern

May - June 2018 • Wuhan, Hubei

What I liked

I loved being able to travel and experience life far removed from my usual while working and doing something I love. I worked closely with Dr. Julia Combs as we taught English Writing classes and it was a first-hand experience in teaching and working with students.

What I wish was different

As I was the one who set up the internship it was the first time it had ever been done and so there were a few wrinkles to iron out that I wish we could have foreseen, but we hit them for the next time.

Advice

Just go for it. I almost talked myself out of this before I'd even started and I am so glad I didn't. Not only was it the experience of a lifetime but it has severely beefed up my resume and helped seal the deal with the job I got after graduation.

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Student Affairs

January 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Working with Student Affairs as an ACE on campus has been life changing! I love networking with the amazing staff at SUU. Being able to learn from the best and connect students to campus to help them find a home there has been so rewarding.

What I wish was different

I don’t wish anything was different. It was the most ideal job I could have on campus and very rewarding.

Advice

Take advantage of every opportunity to grow and learn from the outstanding Student Affairs team. They will change your life!

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Assistant Coach for Excellence and Success

May 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I loved the work environment and the trainings that we received.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Always be on your toes, always be willing to change your plans.

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Assistant Coach for Excellence and Success

May 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The community feel with coworkers, great boss, and meaningful experiences

What I wish was different

I wish I would have taken more of the breaks offered to me instead of just focusing so much on work

Advice

Make sure you don't just work during the summer, take the time to recharge more

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Program Coordinator

April - July 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

This was my second year working for SUU PREP and I love the relationships I have made with my coworkers, boss and the kids that attend the program. I know that being in middle school is not an easy time of life and I love that these kids, who are academically advanced beyond their peers, have an outlet and a chance to challenge themselves.

What I wish was different

I was working two jobs over the summer and that was a lot on my plate. I was exhausted by the end of the summer and I wish I had cut my hours for either one or the other job. Overall, I wish I could've dedicated myself to this job more instead of spreading myself so thin over both jobs.

Advice

Working for SUU PREP has nothing to do with my major, but I was in a similar program growing up and it made all the difference in the world in my education. It helped me to build confidence in myself as a student and really push myself to new levels. Being a part of a program outside of your major, but something that you are passionate about, is a great way to expand your resume and your horizons.

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Assistant Coach for Excellence and Sucess

May 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I love working with incoming students. I love being able to help them out and start helping them connect to their university. Starting them on their path to success is the coolest thing.

What I wish was different

Nothing really comes to mind in the moment!

Advice

Remember to take time for yourself. This job is demanding mentally. It is important to recharge, sharpen your ax, and enjoy who you are and what you do.

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Maintenance Carpenter

February 2016 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The environment on campus is very hospitable.

What I wish was different

Advice

Even if you don't think that you want to do a summer job for a living keep learning all you can. You never know when the knowledge you gain could be useful.

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HR Technical Assistant

December 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

Working in an area that is relevant to my career, very friendly work place, on campus with little travel for work/school.

What I wish was different

Maybe a little more programming but mostly it was what I wanted it to be.

Advice

Don't be worried if you think you may not quite have the experience or knowledge that others in your field have. If you Do have some knowledge and the ability to learn then employers are willing to train you in how they want a job done.

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