University of Kentucky

Lab Assistant

October 2019 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Put yourself out there and find job opportunities in what you like. SER2L has been an amazing experience for me.

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Physical Plant Intern

March 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

Super close to home & able to continue working throughout the semester

What I wish was different

A job that wasn't run through the university. I'll try to get more of an internship role this summer

Advice

Ask for work & know there's high & low times. Use off time to better your skills

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Lab assistant

June - August 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

Learning about my field of study, about how graduate school works, and how it feels to live as a researcher.

What I wish was different

I wished I had more time there because it was amazing!

Advice

Don't be scared of going for an internship because you have little knowledge. As an undergrad student, any question you have is a good question.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow

June - August 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

This was a great experience! The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the University of Kentucky allowed me to network with researchers from many fields, as well as sharpen my own research skills.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student undergraduate researcher

June - July 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

All of the hands on experience

What I wish was different

More things to do in lab

Advice

Make the most of the experience, even if you don’t like research it’s a great way to learn more deeply about your area

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Extension intern

May - August 2018 • Versailles, KY

What I liked

The community involvement

What I wish was different

Closer to where I live

Advice

Great way to be involved in the community and to network with individuals in the community

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uk athletics photographer

August 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

The freedom available and the flexible hours.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to give to them.

Advice

The experience is what you make of it, if you put a lot in than you'll get a lot out.

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Student Center Event Staff

April 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

Regular scheduling

What I wish was different

More summer hours

Advice

Be prepared for short, high intensity work, then large amounts of waiting.

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Environmental Economist

June 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

Extensive mentoring from professor and fellow research team based out of New York, hands on

What I wish was different

Advice

If you are working remotely, learn how to manage your time well and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it

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Undergraduate Researcher

June 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

I enjoyed getting some hands-on experience in my field of interest. As a student, I don't know what it is that I want to do career-wise after college. This experience helped me narrow down my field of interest.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had signed up for a shorter program and had the option to continue throughout the process if wanted, so that if I felt that research wasn't the area I wanted to continually pursue, I wouldn't be tied into the experience.

Advice

No matter what, if you don't enjoy an experience in the beginning or if it overwhelms you, stay with it. Test it out for a little while longer, and you may end up enjoying it more than you had previously thought possible.

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Orientation Leader

May - July 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

I liked that I got to help new students while forming new friendships with my co-workers. I also loved that I got to learn more about my university, which I fell in love with all over again.

What I wish was different

I wish it had lasted longer! I thought the experience was perfect.

Advice

Be ready to be positive all of the time, and make connections to new job opportunities while at UK.

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Assessment Intern

June - August 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

I learned two new software systems and got to create reports and learn tangible workplace skills. My supervisors we're great.

What I wish was different

I wish I had done more quantitative assessment and that the office was larger

Advice

Power through. It's menial labor at times, but that's the phase of life students are in!

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Undergraduate Researcher

May 2016 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

Flexible schedule, learning how to work in a professional environment from the comfort of my own college, challenging work which forces you how to learn how to ask questions

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help, Also don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.

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Student technician

May - July 2017 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

On hands experience.

What I wish was different

Could have worked longer than two months.

Advice

Be prepared for physical labor.

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STAR Intern

May - July 2017 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

It had a great pay compensation and is a great resume builder. You have something interesting and meaningful to talk about.

What I wish was different

The compensation is not enough for living in Lexington so I wish there was more money given.

Advice

Get two jobs over summer if you do this internship and live in Lexington.

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alcohol research intern

June - August 2017 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

The S.T.A.R (Summer Training in Alcohol Research) program is a great insight into the life of independent research. The lectures cover a variety of topics from biochemistry, biology, neurosience, and psyhology. The training also included a presentation and discussion of your research.

What I wish was different

The lenght of the program was not enought for some projects to get finished.

Advice

Enjoy the program to the fullest, get to know the city. The professors directing the program also do extracurricular activities like cookouts and baseball games, so you still have plenty of time to enjoy your summer.

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Project Team Leader - Eclipse Ballooning Project

September 2016 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

The project itself was incredibly fascinating. I loved the partnership with my teammates.

What I wish was different

Nothing, coolest experience ever.

Advice

UK College of Engineering has tons of jobs and internships available to students seaking summer work. Finding them is difficult, but talking to your professors could help!

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Undergraduate Researcher

November 2016 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

My advisor was great and provided me with the resources and guidance I needed to succeed.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more funding available to pay undergraduate researchers.

Advice

You have to jump in all the way to get something valuable out of it.

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laboratory technichian

August 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

the work i do is exciting

What I wish was different

i was getting paid more

Advice

dont be afraid to do what your gut tells you when it comes to science

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Clinical research assistant

April 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

It is my dream job, related to what I studied in college as a psychology and neuroscience dual degree. I get to work one-on-one with participants and I'm also involved in the medical field.

What I wish was different

Advice

Learn as much as you can because this jobs is a great opportunity to develop skills that can be very helpful both in the medical field and in the social work field.

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