Don't settle for something you are only moderately interested in, there is always an opportunity with you exact name on it- if you can't find it, make it!
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English Teacher
June - July 2018 • Hanoi, Vietnam
What I liked
I loved meeting my students, the average age was 23. All of my students were always exited to learn more English. I admire their persistence on accomplishing their goal.
What I wish was different
I wish I had stayed longer. I also wish I could have had the chance to teach intermediate and advanced level, not just beginner.
Advice
Everyone has a voice, it does not matter if a person takes longer to communicate, he/she will eventually. Be patient. Try to understand the other culture first, before teaching in the way you feel most comfortable with. I went to Viet Nam to teach English, not to talk about the English language.
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Undergraduate Researcher
July - August 2018 • Fortaleza, Ceará
What I liked
The people I worked with, the schedule of events
What I wish was different
Advice
Be proactive
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research
May 2018 • Paris, France
What I liked
I loved having the experience of conducting ethnographic research abroad. It has given me valuable insight into how I could possibly conduct research for a masters program.
What I wish was different
I wish I had started my research process even earlier.
Advice
Start the IRB process very early.
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Emergency Medical Technician
June - August 2018 • Utica, MS
What I liked
The environment
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Be involved
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Nanny
May - July 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
I liked working with the kis and being active
What I wish was different
I wish is would have been for shorter shifts
Advice
I recommend nannying if you want to work on people skills.
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Receptionist
June - August 2018 • Redondo Beach, CA
What I liked
Socialization, office skills, computer skills, helping, organizing, being creative, talking to patients since it was a chiropractic office.
What I wish was different
Starting earlier, more training because I jumped right in without training so I taught myself
Advice
Get way to gain skills in an office and talking to patients. Also a great way to learn what to do and what not to do when helping a doctor and working in a medical office
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Event Coordinator and Founder
May 2018 • Beeville, TX
What I liked
The opportunity to bring information on local Mental Health resources to my community in Beeville, TX and help stop the stigma.
What I wish was different
I want the event to be inside next year at a earlier time and with more medical professionals showing support.
Advice
Event planning is hard but harder if you do it alone. Make sure you have a committed group of people to help you organize the layout, contact partners, find sponsors, run social media, etc.
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Community Garden Project Leader
January 2018 • Sapelo Island, GA
What I liked
I loved being able to work very closely with community members and being able to learn more about the Geechee way of life.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything happened as it was supposed to I felt. I learned a lot and was able to grow immensely.
Advice
Serving a community to me means to be flexible and help out in a capacity that you didn't anticipate, especially in a location where the number of helping hands really matters.
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Nanny
May 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Being able to help a family friend out and be around a wonderful child
What I wish was different
Advice
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Softball coach
June - August 2018 • Brighton, MI
What I liked
I liked being able to work with girls who are in the same place I was a couple years ago and helping them with their softball and life skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked with them longer.
Advice
Try and coach at some point, it is very rewarding.
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Nanny
June - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I loved working with the same two children everyday and seeing them grow. Childcare is an excellent way to find work that puts the safety, importance, and wellbeing of others before yourself. It allows you to enter into a selfless mindset and truly give you insight into the daily lives of many working adults that are also parents. Parenting is a full time job in itself and being a nanny gave me just a glimpse of the love and effort that Mom's and Dad's have to give to their children every passing day. It was a very meaningful and useful experience.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could've continued to nanny for them throughout the school year, but I had to move back to Tucson for school!
Advice
Kids can be very overwhelming and a true test of your patience and limits. Instead of allowing yourself to get easily flustered, try to put yourself into the mindset of a child. They are so inquisitive and naive, their emotions get the best of them most often. Understand that nothing is personal and that they are learning and growing every day just as you did. Providing them with loving, caring patience will be much more effective than an attitude of annoyance or anger.
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Nanny
May - August 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Working with kids
What I wish was different
A more controlled schedule
Advice
Expanding yourself to multiple families
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Library Aide
June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I loved the people I worked with
What I wish was different
Lived closer to one of the branch libraries to be able to experience library environment vs a headquarter environment
Advice
Dont knock something unless you try it because it can be a great experience
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UAHS Office of Diversity and Inlusion
January - May 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
The variety of volunteer work. The people.
What I wish was different
nothing.
Advice
Always have a positive and helpful attitude
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Nanny
May - August 2018 • Grand Junction, CO
What I liked
Schedualing was on me and my time. Money was good, bosses very kind and understanding.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gotten more hours to be able to make more money for a savings account.
Advice
Learning how to “parent” in the style their parents do can be tough as views can be different. Also finding a way to show the kids you are the authority figure and getting them to respect you.
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Pool Lifeguard
May 2016 • Cliffside Park, NJ
What I liked
I liked the people I worked with.
What I wish was different
I wish I had some different shifts.
Advice
Just do what you're told and be attentive.
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CSU Grounds
June 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Being outside all the time
What I wish was different
We need more things to do in the mornings and take it easy in the afternoons
Advice
Keep a water bottle with you and put on lots of sun screen
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Nannying
May - August 2018 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
I love working with kids and helping others!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Volunteer
August 2017 • Price, UT
What I liked
This was volunteer work for a local recycling organization, so it wasn't for any actual company or major nonprofit organization, such as United Way or the Sierra Club. I'm still with the Green Team, and helping them out here and there with event planning, and other logistical operations. What I like about this organization is how tight-knit and Community oriented it is.
What I wish was different
Could be better organized, as there can be some friction between the board members.
