University of Illinois

Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Champaign, IL

What I liked

The opportunity to conduct research at a top notch facility. With massive funding. I was able to receive mentoring from a highly accredited professor. I was granted my own office space and computer to use in my research, and while most of my day was spent working independently, there was still time to collaborate with my advisor and graduate students.

What I wish was different

The only thing I would wish was that some more info on my project was sent prior to my arrival. I had to spend the first 2 weeks getting up to speed, when all of that could've been done remotely prior to my arrival.

Advice

I would encourage students to seek opportunities such as REU programs. You can travel to another university at their expense, live on campus at their expense, and receive a stipend. Search for opportunities like this because getting yourself into an environment you are unfamiliar and perhaps uncomfortable in is what promotes you to grow as an individual.

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Student Athletic Training Aid

June - August 2019 • Champaign, IL

What I liked

This job gave me a look into what sports teams do behind the scenes and get a better idea of what the Athletic Trainers do. This also gave me a better idea of what I may want to pursue as a career in the future.

What I wish was different

I would have liked just slightly more communication. Sometimes I was left in the dark about some things but it all ended up being okay.

Advice

Take every opportunity you can to be involved in a unique experience. This was not a well-known job so not many people knew to apply.

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SROP Research Fellow

May - August 2019 • Urbana, IL

What I liked

Good Research Experience

What I wish was different

Lab Placement

Advice

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Research Assistant

May 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The staff are awesome! Very professional and easy to reach out too.

What I wish was different

Advice

It's a great learning experience!!!

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Extra Help

June - August 2018 • Champaign, IL

What I liked

The people I worked with are nice and fair

What I wish was different

I wish I had been doing a different type of work; sometimes I was doing nothing

Advice

As long as you are willing to try and don't complain, people will like you and want to keep working with you.

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Research Assistant

May 2017 • Champaign, IL

What I liked

It was fun and exciting to learn in a research environment

What I wish was different

I have no complaints, the position was a great experience for my career path

Advice

Always work hard and stay dedicated to your goals

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College Teaching Assistant

June 2018 • Urbana, IL

What I liked

Learning new things from teaching experience

What I wish was different

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

January 2018 • Champaign, IL

What I liked

Working with an experienced professor in a field that I plan to go into

What I wish was different

Nicer equipment

Advice

Work hard, the people around you will notice

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Assistant Nurse

May 2016 - August 2018 • Monticello, IL

What I liked

I loved getting to work with kids all summer. I learned a lot about pediatric health and medication administration. I got a one of a kind experience in nursing. I got to work directly with an RN who I learned a lot from.