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Syracuse University

Undergraduate Researcher

June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Liked the independence and problem solving needed to be successful

What I wish was different

Wish i could’ve stayed on longer

Advice

If you can do research, do it! there is probably a professor doing something cool you have a passion for so don’t miss out!
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Resident Advisor

June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I liked working with students

What I wish was different

I wish some things were better organized

Advice

A great learning experience, a lot harder than I imagined
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Researcher

June - July 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Having independence in a lab and learning about lab manufacturing.

What I wish was different

Higher pay.

Advice

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Publications Intern

July - September 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I had the ability to take charge of my own projects and they trusted me to be able to do my work effectively and efficiently without them hovering around to make sure I was on track.

What I wish was different

Advice

Interning at your own university is something that I think most people don't take advantage of enough. You have a ready made network and you get to build on skills you learn in the classroom to give back to your campus community.
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Research

June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

-Good networking -Cyber security Experience -Found a subject I wanted to pursue further maybe as a career

What I wish was different

-Wish I had done it sooner

Advice

Network with professors in the classes that you enjoy/are good at.
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Researcher

June 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed being in a new place for the summer and meeting new people. Staying on the Syracuse University campus was really fun and different.

What I wish was different

I wish my program had been more structured. I had a lot of free time during my stay in Syracuse

Advice

When in a new place always say "yes" when someone ask you to do something/ go somewhere.
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iOS App Developer

May - August 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I worked and learned with a team for continued development of an app with server and database integration. I was able to learn while contributing to an useful product. Weekly meetings with supervising professor were helpful and kept goals clear. Fairly relaxed schedule. I arrived on campus ~8AM, at the lab ~10AM, and left ~3-5PM.

What I wish was different

Due to coworkers being students, sometimes it would take a while to receive a clear response. I am personally guilty of this a few times. Communication improved by the end though.

Advice

Be prepared to clearly and frequently communicate on blocking conditions.
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REU participant

June - August 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I did actual research, growing cells and purifying proteins. I learned a lot.

What I wish was different

More money given for food.

Advice

Try to stay focused when you're in the lab.
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