Simmons University

Summer Conference Assistant

May - August 2022 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved the flexibility and understanding of my boss. She was really friendly

What I wish was different

I wish she had more members on our team

Advice

Go for the Part-time offer, it allows you to enjoy your summer

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Undergraduate Intern

September 2020 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The environment is very welcoming and friendly.

What I wish was different

The internship position is remote, so I'm not getting a lot of hands-on clinical or counseling experience.

Advice

Just be friendly and don't be afraid to jump in and help other interns and staff members as much as you can! They'll appreciate the effort.

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SURPASs Scholar

May 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I liked being able to plan my own funded research project, working with my advisor, and having opportunities to connect with other students in the humanities!

What I wish was different

I wish that there had been more specific humanities research resources/meetings, not just with my advisor! I also wish I had allocated my own time differently.

Advice

Start writing early!

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Summer Representative

May - September 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The operations and admission staff are so kind and helpful. They helped create a comfortable learning environment and also made all of the summer reps feel appreciated.

What I wish was different

I wish I was offered more than 20 hours a week because I had to get a second job to fill up that extra time.

Advice

Do not stress about asking questions, even if it is a project you have worked on previously. It's better to do it right the first time with a bit of help rather than mess up the whole project and fix it!

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Orientation Captain

March - September 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved creating programs -- that was my main job. I loved creating things that first years could enjoy and bond over!

What I wish was different

I wish I got to interact with first years more

Advice

It's hard work, but the end product is so fulfilling. Watching your work come to fruition is an amazing feeling!

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - July 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I really liked the experience I gained and all the lab techniques I was able to learn.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time in the program.

Advice

If you want to have research experience look for it and you'll find it.

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Biology Research Intern

May - July 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

This was a great opportunity to learn marketable lab skills in synthetic biology and bacterial manipulation.

What I wish was different

The on-campus housing could have been better.

Advice

Make sure to be flexible in your schedule and be ready to learn a lot of good information.

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Student Researcher

May - July 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved working closely with peers and professors

What I wish was different

I wish we had more time to research, and got to try more methods

Advice

Look for summer opportunities at your school!

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Technology

October 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Taking computers apart and putting them back together.

What I wish was different

Pay

Advice

Find something more challenging.

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Cell Research Intern

May - July 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

This research position was an amazing opportunity to learn the ins and outs of cell culture and cell wound repair. The experience provided exposure to creating an original hypothesis, conducting in depth literature research, and independently conducting cell culture research. There were also many opportunities to work with high tech microscopes and other relevant scientific equipment.

What I wish was different

It could have been improved with a more structured schedule/curriculum for the summer but this is understandable as I participated in the first year of the program. It also would have been nice to have more concrete goals and deadlines for the program so there would be some kind of scholarly outcome.

Advice

This experience is perfect for someone who is looking for their first research position. The professor is very kind and willing to explain each step of the process.

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Orientation Chair

May - September 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved the challenge, the rush of running Orientation and managing a team, organizing logistics, and building my interpersonal and organizational skills.

What I wish was different

I wish that external factors and office turnover were not as significant as they were, but overall the challenges helped me grow and gave me excellent experience to talk about in future job interviews.

Advice

Stay organized, believe in yourself, and hold yourself to high standards. Make sure to set boundaries and maintain your professional composure throughout your experience!

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