I loved meeting so many high school students, and being able to help make the conferences go smoothly.
What I wish was different
It felt like there was not much time to get from one location to another
Advice
Embrace the task of creating relationships with high schoolers!
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Assistant to the Film & Media Department's Engineer
June - August 2018 • Upland, IN
What I liked
My supervisor, learning new things
What I wish was different
Taylor's housing shuts down at the end of July, and there aren't many good options for the month of August..
Advice
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User Services Student Worker
June - August 2018 • Upland, IN
What I liked
I liked the staff members, and I liked learning more about technology.
What I wish was different
I wish I knew more about some of the jobs in the beginning because I was extremely reliant on experienced staff members to help me out or approve something. Sometimes I had to wait around for help or approval.
Advice
I would recommend working here! The staff members are great to work with, and they offer a lot of advice and experience to their workers. You don't require a lot of technology knowledge before working here, but it does help.
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Library Staff
May 2018 • Upland, IN
What I liked
Friendly staff. Good bosses.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Malware Researcher
May - July 2018 • Upland, IN
What I liked
The flexibility of work that I could do
What I wish was different
The first couple weeks we're difficult because the supervisor was not there
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for help and work with others
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Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Upland, IN
What I liked
I most appreciated the intensive research internship for the multiple projects on which I worked and, therefore, the wide range of skills I aquired. Many of my projects did not require that I stay in Upland, so I could be productive remotely while corresponding with the professor that directed my research.
What I wish was different
Honestly, I cannot think of something that I wish had been different. My professor worked my individuals needs, and he learned how best to motivate me as a research asssistant.
Advice
If your supervisor and project allows, feel free to explore the area around Upland while you work. Additionally, reach out to the other students on campus. It can feel isolating if you do not intentionally seek others out.
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Biology Research Intern
May - July 2018 • Upland, IN
What I liked
I enjoyed working with the professors and learning what research was all about.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Orphans and Vulnerable Children Research/Marketing
June - August 2018 • Upland, IN
What I liked
I liked expanding my knowledge about my field of study.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been debriefed more about how to avoid becoming cynical but to maintain hope while researching such difficult topis.
Advice
If you can research for a professor in your field take advantage of it! You will learn so much and get paid at the same time, its a win-win situation.
