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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Undergraduate Research Assistant
August 2022 • Athens, GA
What I liked
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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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.
