I liked that it was easy for me to find and allowed me to gain research experience
What I wish was different
I wish I had chosen a different lab
Advice
I would share to start looking for research positions early and to get a head start
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Information Desk Associate
May - October 2022 • Athens, GA
What I liked
I liked the nature of the job and the interpersonal skills it equipped me with.
What I wish was different
I wish I had done better as an employee with regards to communication to my higher ups.
Advice
Communication is key in this line of work
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Lifeguard
May - August 2022 • Athens, GA
What I liked
I loved the staff I got to work with this past summer, it was my favorite summer of college by far! I made some awesome friends and connections. It was also great that it was on campus which made it easy for me to walk to work!
What I wish was different
I wish the pool had been open until September, I feel like students would have come out and that would be super fun.
Advice
This summer job is SO WORTH IT. The whole thing is super relaxed, so my best piece of advice is to apply!!! It was the best decision I ever made.
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Education Researcher
May - July 2022 • Athens, GA
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish I had been researching a different subject matter
Advice
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Student Worker
August 2021 • Athens, GA
What I liked
The work environment is very lenient, as long as you get your work done. Also, the creative designs I get to implement into the department of microbiology.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything is going well so far.
Advice
Remember to be on time and work efficiently.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2019 • Athens, GA
What I liked
It is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in my field. I have learned so many things that you cannot learn in a classroom and will be incredibly beneficial moving forward in my education and career.
What I wish was different
I worked for credit hours, however, it would have been nice to be paid. The job itself requires a lot of hours and that can be difficult if a student is busy with classes and work.
Advice
Be sure to work in an area or lab that you really enjoy. My first lab wasn't in my field and it made it difficult to contribute more than just base skills. My second lab is a chemistry lab and it is much easier to get involved in the projects.
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Research Intern
May - July 2021 • Athens, GA
What I liked
One-on-one mentorship, plenty of laboratory equipment/resources, great networking, various fields of interest, and plenty of career advice made the experience very enriching.
What I wish was different
That there were more university-sponsored events that interns could have participated in.
Advice
You get out of this experience what you put into it. Everyone is very friendly and willing to help, remember all the resources and use them to the best of your ability.
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Research Assistant
May - August 2021 • Athens, GA
What I liked
I liked being able to make my own schedule and pursue the research that I’m passionate about.
What I wish was different
I wish the project I was a part of was further advanced in its process so I would have been able to gain more experience.
Advice
Research assistantships are a great way to earn money while gaining relevant experience and making a difference in the real world.
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plant pathologist
June 2021 • Athens, GA
What I liked
everything. working with plants and people
What I wish was different
paid a higher wage.
Advice
to try new things out becuase you might like it.
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Lab assistant
September 2020 • Athens, GA
What I liked
The flexible hours and positive environment/people
What I wish was different
I wish uga would allow me to work more hours during the school year
Advice
Good to get work experience during the summer if you arent taking too many classes
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Data Entry Clerk
October 2018 • Guysville, OH
What I liked
I like my boss, she's very flexible and understanding. She communicates well and keeps me updated on how I'm doing and what else needs to be done.
What I wish was different
I wish I had asked for a raise sooner than I did.
Advice
Make sure to communicate with your boss. Having honest discussions about hours, availability, and wage makes the employment process easier on everyone involved.
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Graduate Research Assistant
June 2021 • Athens, GA
What I liked
Working with graduate students and professors to gain valuable insight and experience.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more meetings.
Advice
Just stick with the program because it'll start out slow and then pick up pace for you to learn and gain experience.
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Customer Service Assistant
May - August 2021 • Athens, GA
What I liked
I loved the independence and the freedom of this job. You didn't have anyone hovering over your shoulder. You showed up and did your job. Also, it allows you to complete other tasks at the desk which was very helpful for me because I was taking Summer classes.
What I wish was different
I wish the hours were more and the pay was higher. I wasn't making as much money as I'd hoped. CSAs play an important role in maintaining the structure and safety of the UGA Housing community, so I think they should be treated as such. I also think they should pay for your parking.
Advice
I would say that it may seem a bit confusing at first but after the first few shifts, you'll feel a lot more comfortable in your abilities and there are so many resources if you need help.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
August 2019 - July 2021 • Athens, GA
What I liked
Flexible hours, interesting research with Monarch butterflies, and a supportive work environment all contributed to a great experience that fostered camaraderie and learning.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Whether or not you wish to go into the field of academia, research provides critical experience to bolster your resume/CV and provides critical skills. I would highly suggest looking for a lab, like the Altizer Lab, to work in that studies a topic you find interesting.
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Research assistant
January 2019 • Athens, GA
What I liked
The opportunities I got to do hands on research
What I wish was different
Nothing really!
Advice
Do it! Reach out there’s nothing but benefits from participating in research
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CURO summer fellow
May - August 2020 • Athens, GA
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to conduct university sponsored research in a state of the art facility
What I wish was different
I wish I wouldve prepared sooner for the project I was tasked with working on
Advice
Make sure to ask your PI a lot of questions, you get more out of it if you continually ask good questions
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College Teaching Assistant
August 2020 • Athens, GA
What I liked
Gaining experience and flexibility of hours
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
If youre considering applying, DO IT! I love this position and have had so much fun holding office hours
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Research Assistant
August 2020 • Athens, GA
What I liked
I like the work environment of being an RA, and being surrounded by an inspiring group of individuals.
What I wish was different
I wish I could be hand on in the lab, but obviously we cannot do that during this pandemic.
Advice
Make sure you can schedule lab hours with your school schedule, time management is difficult.
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MAGIL student assistant
November 2020 • Athens, GA
What I liked
Very flexible and easy work to do
What I wish was different
Nothing. It’s great!!
Advice
It may seem a little hard and stressful at first but you will learn how to do it.
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Grounds Maintenance Worker
January 2019 • Athens, GA
What I liked
Being able to work early in the morning I got and not have to miss out on anything during the day with my friends
