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Computer Network Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Real world experience

What I wish was different

Everything was perfect

Advice

Start from repair , call center and will get a chance on networking
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Engineering Lab Research Intern

June - August 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Exposure to medical device research, to the hospital setting, and to graduate and PhD students.

What I wish was different

That I could have completed what I started while there.

Advice

I enjoyed much about this experience. If possible, at least one small project that can be handled completely during a semester would have been nice to completely accomplish while there.
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Auditer

May 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

The hours and opportunity

What I wish was different

Started earlier

Advice

Make sure you step outside the box and volunteer downtown if possible
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Student helper

May - September 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It was a great experience. You might pick up a new skill and make a few bucks too!
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Graduate Research Assistant

June 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Being the lead on the research. Discussing what the next experiment will be or how to get the data that we need.

What I wish was different

Not a lot, it is research at The University of Akron.

Advice

Know your adviser and do something that you will enjoy.
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Research

June - July 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I learned a lot from working in a research lab. I learned how to grow cells.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have done more hands on work. I learn better that way.

Advice

To get your feet wet and hands on an actual research project. You learn a lot.
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IT Help Desk Lead Technician

January - September 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Getting to interact with people every day was amazing. It was super rewarding being able to help people and be there for the whole process. Being able to see a problem through is something I really enjoy.

What I wish was different

Coworkers would have been more willing to work.

Advice

Most of the problems you receive are going to be repetitive and they may get "annoying" or "old" but for the people you're helping it is huge. You really are helping and making a big difference in peoples lives, even with the small stuff.
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Student Assistant

August 2017 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I liked that I had my own work space, I got to communicate with the patrons in the library, and I built relationships with my coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been more to do in the library.

Advice

I advise anyone who wants to work in a library to consider whether they like being in silence for long periods of time.
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Parking Services and Transportation

January 2017 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Adjustable hours. You work when you want and when you can.

What I wish was different

Better coordination

Advice

Work hard and learn how to count money/handle money finances
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Orientation Leader

March - August 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Free housing on campus over the summer, ability to branch out and meet new people, getting to assist hundreds of new students, facilitating groups, and giving presentations

What I wish was different

Advice

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