Lots of trust. Directly retorted to a small group. Good communication
What I wish was different
Better messaging system, better decisions from higher ups
Advice
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Research Assistant
June 2017 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
Good experience, learned how to code, and I applied it to polymer physics.
What I wish was different
I wish I could commit more time to it. Simulations are difficult, and produces a lot of wasted data.
Advice
The learning curve for any research position is steep at first, but well worth it in the end.
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Office Assistant
April 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
I got a good amount of office experience and worked with some really great people.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more important jobs relating to my major.
Advice
Know that even the smallest of tasks can have a big impact on the functioning of a company/group.
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Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
Great experience
What I wish was different
Amherst in the summer is quiet
Advice
Make sure that you know what you're getting into
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
I liked how the work was challenging.
What I wish was different
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Analytical Research Assistant
May - July 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
The opportunity to continue my research and present in the IFT18 Undergraduate Research Competition.
What I wish was different
Advice
Never be afraid to try things you have never done before.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
I was working in a sleep lab alongside other undergrads as well as grad students, post-docs and professors which was an amazing learning environment. I was able to collect and analyze data from participates which I had never done hands on before.
What I wish was different
Honestly, I can’t think of anything I would have changed. I got more out of the position than I was expecting and couldn’t be happier to return next summer.
Advice
Speak up! It’s always impressive when an undergrad makes a comment in a room full of intellectuals.
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Nutrition Research assistant
May - September 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
That it was a learning position
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Working with research gives you insight to how the field works and provides a new perspective and real life application to things learned in lecture.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
I liked that I had autonomy. Every problem and decision was left up to me, and that provided many opportunities for me to develop a deeper understanding of what I was researching and the research process in general.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't have to wake up so early.
Advice
Build relationships with the people you work with.
