I learned a lot about the process of conducting research and the subject of hydrodynamics. Assisting with research as an undergraduate student is extremely beneficial. It is a way to not only learn about a new subject, but to also learn about engineering application.
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health advocate
June 2021 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Working a remote job and being flexible while balancing a school schedule.
What I wish was different
Working longer hours. Since it’s a school job I can only work 20 hours weekly.
Advice
It’s a good school job while going to school and less stress.
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Research Student Intern
August 2021 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Even though it was just for a month, I was able to learn about different researchers in the engineering department.
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research assistant
May 2022 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
good experience
What I wish was different
Advice
research experience helps prepare you for graduate school
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Field Research Assistant
May - August 2021 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I really liked being able to do work and collect data in a more hands-on fashion. I had done research before, but most of the work that I was doing was remote and through online databases. Being able to go out into the field and actually be at the site that we were studying was really fun and made it easier to connect with the project that I was working on.
What I wish was different
In terms of the actual experience, I do not wish that anything would have been different. I enjoyed everything about doing field research and my only wish was that I had more time over the summer to do so. I was in this position on top of working two other jobs, so there were some times when I couldn't fully dedicate myself to the project (which is why I decided to work as a volunteer research assistant instead of taking on another official position.
Advice
From this experience and in general I think that being able to try new things and put
relevant issues into perspective is super important when it comes to discovering what you are interested in (or not interested in!). Even if you aren't sure about whether you really want to do something, at least try it once, because you never know where that experience will lead you.
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Biology Research Intern
May - September 2021 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I liked the contact with the professor who mentored me.
What I wish was different
I wish I'd been more prepared classes-wise.
Advice
Please do research. It'll make you a better student.
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Web Design Assistant
June 2022 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
My team is very inviting and understanding of my other responsibilities.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Be communicative at all times about what you need/think.
