- interacted and helped with all incoming students (new and transfer)
- networking opportunities around campus (met and familiarized a lot with higher up people)
- worked with great faculty and student coworkers
What I wish was different
Nothing to change
Advice
Be flexible and prepared for anything. This job requires you to handle a lot at once (think organized chaos) and you have to think quickly on your toes and react to different situations and people as they come. There is no one way to do this job so you just have to figure out what works best for you that still lets you work with your coworkers/bosses and gets the job done effectively.
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Research assistant
May - August 2019 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
Working with a great prof!
What I wish was different
Low pay, lots of hours
Advice
Great experience!
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Biology Research Intern
June - July 2019 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
I learned how to design a research study involving human subjects
What I wish was different
I wish the University had more social events during the program
Advice
Take the shot!
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Graduate Research Assistant
May - July 2019 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
I liked getting to go into the field and have hands on experience
What I wish was different
Advice
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Student Success Leader
May - July 2019 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
I liked being able to interact with incoming students and help them transition to college.
What I wish was different
I enjoyed the job.
Advice
I would say to make the most of your experience, attempt to meet new people, and network.
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Groundskeeer
May - August 2019 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
•Consistent schedule
•Decent pay for a temporary summer job
•Easy job to learn
What I wish was different
•Working with more college students
Advice
•Learn quickly and spread out your work throughout the week
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Editor and Designer
January 2019 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
The chance to improve both my editing and designing skills and getting to work with many people throughout every department at IUP.
What I wish was different
I was juggling this job with two other jobs this summer. I wish I had been making enough from this job for it to be my sole focus.
Advice
You may feel a little worried about your skill level when you start a new job, but the job will teach you! Don't be afraid to go a little outside of your comfort zone for the sake of furthering your skills.
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Cybersecurity Tutor
June - July 2018 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
I really enjoyed being able to teach middle school and high school students along with teachers, introductory level cybersecurity topics. It also challenged me to think about everything I have learned, and apply it in a meaningful way.
What I wish was different
Looking back at it, I wish I made a better presentation (module) to teach people. I think my module was very informational, but lacked the ability to keep students engaged and it wasn't as hands on as I would have hoped.
Advice
Teaching others, teaches you a lot about what you know. When someone is able to probe you with questions you can either share your knowledge or use those questions to not only teach them, but learn something new for yourself. It is very rewarding in that regard.
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Student Worker: Financial Aid
April 2017 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
I liked the people I work with, they have become my friends. I also like the information I have learned, which helped with with paying during my college career as I have learned a lot about financial aid and billing.
What I wish was different
I wish some of the people who come in for help were nicer, but that is just a problem with customer service in general.
Advice
Be prepared to work, but it's worth it.
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Researcher
May 2018 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
Excellent research advisors and a worthwhile experience. I am learning more than I would otherwise and I am excited to continue research with my professors far into the future.
What I wish was different
Nothing, except maybe that I could spend more time on my research.
Advice
Communication, communication, communication. It is key. Ask questions. Scrutinize ideas. Bond with your teammates. Write well. Make both small and big talk. Keep it real. Communicate always.
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Student Graduate marketing Assistant
May 2017 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
Building experience to add to my resume, the people
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
You get out of it what you put in.
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Field Archaeologist
July - August 2018 • Farmington, PA
What I liked
I gained experience being in the field and working alongside a construction company
What I wish was different
Men in construction can act creepy towards females, I wish I didn't have to interact with them but I had to
Advice
Be wary about construction men but also take opportunities as they come, I'm still glad I had this experience
