Campus was large and clean. Faculty was friendly, as were my fellow Undergrad researchers
What I wish was different
A chance to network more and establish a better contact among other faculty
Advice
Take everything in and enjoy the opportunity
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Undergraduate Researcher
January 2020 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
My research advisor is an incredible person and boss. Not only is he incredibly talented in his cutting-edge field, but he also strives to make sure that his students are on the right track towards success. He cares more about how his students are doing and their future than about pressing results out of them, and that culture shows in the success of his lab. By far the best experience I got out of UCF.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
March 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Gave a lot of industry insight while still being able to take courses and focus on School. Allowed me to apply course concepts and witness how they are applied. Opened up a lot of networking events due to national conferences and industry visitors.
What I wish was different
A more guided process into 'how to get involved in research'.
Advice
You get what you give. If you show up an hour a week your experience will reflect that.
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Peer Mentor
June 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to meet many different kinds of students and being a resource for them
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Be yourself
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Research Assistant
August 2020 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
That it was remote.
What I wish was different
More guidance.
Advice
Have a planner.
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Aerospace Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Beautiful location, well maintained labs performing a variety of interesting and engaging research.
What I wish was different
Campus was a little big and travel expenses were pricey.
Advice
If you have to live in a shared apartment for an internship, invest in some sort of grocery service. Eating out as an excuse to not have to deal with your flatmates gets expensive.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Hands-on experience with my field
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Build a relationship with your professors!
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Event services associate
November 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I liked that the job had me up and moving around, but that there were plenty of time each shift to sit in the break room and hang out.
What I wish was different
The communication between the managers and the workers. Sometimes the managers did not understand how difficult our tasks can be.
The issue of understaffing a particularly laborious shift and then over staffing and a very easy shift.
Advice
Try to be positive when there are laborious shifts so you don’t get in a bad mood.
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UCF/Lockheed Martin CWEP
March 2017 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
A large company with plenty of opportunities and great pay for a student worker. I found a job doing exactly what I tailored my resume for when I applied to the CWEP pool through career services.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more training opportunities. It's a long commute from UCF. I think there should be more flexibility in work schedule and location.
Advice
Look for a group that suits your interests. It's a huge company with a large presence in Orlando. If the first group you join doesn't do what you want to do, there are plenty of other opportunities in the company. There's functional and program management you can approach to changing your role/ responsibilities. This experience helped me find a career path and a great job post-graduation.
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SLS
June - August 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Working with the incoming students as they adjusted to campus life and resources.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
It can be an emotional investment.
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Conference Ambassador
May - August 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I loved how involved the team was and how much I learned from it.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to be very involved!
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Jenkins Community Arts Scholar
January 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
The ability to gain real-life, hands-on experiences in my desired career field. I am able to intern at different arts facilities on a semester-to-semester basis: first at Snap! Space and now at the Orlando Museum of Art
What I wish was different
Nothing! It has been an honor to be a part of this program.
Advice
Don’t ever hesitate to apply to jobs or programs that seem intimidating! Don’t sell yourself short!
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Researcher
May 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Getting to learn all about the fundamentals of research and spear heading my own research project that has continued on to the Fall 2019 semester.
What I wish was different
I only wish I could've spent even more time in my lab (and I spent a lot of time in the lab!)
Advice
Push hard for the things you want and don't back down easily. Prove your worth, work hard and make your way up the ladder.
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Student Researcher
May - August 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I enjoyed being in charge of my own research project.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time talking to my advisor.
Advice
Don't be afraid of hard work and long hours. All your effort will be noticed and will make you stand out.
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Research assistant
March 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I loved the freedom and endless opportunity that was provided to me by my mentor. Dr. Maraj is kind, supportive and willing to work on individual research ideas.
What I wish was different
I wish UCF offered paid research positions.
Advice
Research experience is a great way to increase your changes of acceptance into grad school. Publish a paper or present a poster if you can.
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Orientation Team Leader
January 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I loved my team. We were one big family.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research team member
June 2017 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Working on a team. Learned about electronics
What I wish was different
Better pay, but the experience was enough to be honest
Advice
If research is your goal, definetly look into it as an undergrad
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Undergraduate Researcher
May 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to learn from knowledgable PhD students and apply deep learning concepts learned in class in a real-world application.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more time to be able to continue the research during this Summer. Now that Fall is ramped up to full speed, it is difficult to find time to dedicate to the project.
Advice
I would highly recommend any undergraduate student find a research opportunity. Definitely start early and often and don't be afraid to ask questions! You're still in undergrad!
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Psychologist Research Assistant
May 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
The people that you meet and the exposure to the research allows you to grow as an individual. Personally I am looking to get my PhD, so this experience has been nothing but positive for me and my journey.
What I wish was different
Nothing! There are bumps of course because nothing is perfect but those detours illistrate the true nature of research and the life of a graduate student.
Advice
I would definitely say that you need to get involved, do not just run participants! You need to get involved with the research and try to make your mark on the lab and on research papers coming out of the lab.
