This job is super flexible with your school schedule and other job schedules. The shifts are usually 4 hours or less so it's not tiring. You are also allowed to do your homework if you aren't assisting patrons.
What I wish was different
I wish the morning shifts were a bit shorter so they were easier to fit into my schedule.
Advice
Just communicate with your boss and everything will work out.
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operation cordinator
May - August 2021 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed working with such a great team, who communicate and desire organization. The work we do is extremely helpful to the student/alum body which makes you feel like you are making a difference even with small projects. The goal of the department is clear and steadily progressing.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more full team meetings so we can be all on the same page at once, and so we can pitch projects or improvements.
Advice
I would suggest that if you see a gap somewhere, always be willing to suggest a project that could help fill that gap because your supervisors are always willing to support you and your vision.
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Orientation Leader
May 2018 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
I was able to assist prospective students and their families, by giving them a tour of the school, assist in class registration, and answer any questions they had regarding majors, programs, and student life.
What I wish was different
More orientation days, better organization, although it was much better after our first summer orientation.
Advice
Be open to share your experience as a person, and your journey as a student. Prospective students and families will ask about all the joys and difficulties of being a student so be open and prepared to share those experiences.
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Donor Relations Assistant
May 2018 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
I love the work I get to do with writing and creating copy for our various thank you cards and letters that our office outputs to donors and faculty
What I wish was different
I wish I was given more responsibilities and projects to take on...with the amount of hours that I work I sometimes feel as though I have a lot of down time where I could be helping elsewhere
Advice
I would say to take on big tasks with confidence, and to stand tall in your place of work regardless of what your title is, because there is always a seat for you at the table, but no on is going to make you sit down.
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CapLab
October 2018 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
I like the environment and people and staff. Also having the opportunity to help kids with homwork and create goals of going to college.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Catering Server
May - August 2018 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
The flexibility and people.
What I wish was different
More hours.
Advice
I learned how to work with other people to carry out a goal.
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Commuter Life Intern
August 2017 - May 2018 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed that I was able to apply the communication theories I learned in the classroom to build a community with the commuter population and serve as a liason between Communiversity and Commuter Life Services.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Student worker
August 2017 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
They work around my school schedule
What I wish was different
There was no official training on how to do anything it’s was learn as you go
Advice
NA
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Video Production Intern
August 2017 • Glendora, CA
What I liked
University Relations is definitely the best office affiliated with APU. It is where all the creative people of APU live and has a great environment.
What I wish was different
I wish that there would have been clearer communication up front about my expectations.
Advice
Be a great editor! There is a lot of editing to you and you will get great experience doing it!
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Office of Orientaiton & Transitions Intern
January - December 2018 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
I loved that my supervisors really trusted me and gave me meaningful projects to complete. I love that they often gave me feedback that was encouraging and constructive. The office culture was energetic and a great enviroment to work in.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
I would advise other interns to not do this journey on their own. Talk to previous interns or find people who are having similiar experienes to you and share your stories.
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Office Assistant
June 2017 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
The office environment was fantastic and encouraging. My boss was very fun to work for.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions!
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Barista
January 2018 • Azusa, CA
What I liked
I love how easy it is to get close to your coworkers.
