Flexible schedule and laid-back work environment that promoted growth and educational experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to work and a more diversified experience in the lab.
Advice
As long as you apply yourself and put yourself out there, opportunities will present themselves.
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Mechanical Engineering Research Intern
May - August 2021 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
I loved that this was a paid research opportunity including free housing. I appreciated being placed with talented mentors who could provide valuable insight into my research, and the opportunity to do research outside of my discipline.
What I wish was different
Since it was the first year of this program, it was fairly unorganized at first, and difficult to know how to contact the appropriate Program Lead for event questions.
Advice
It can be a scary experience to do something outside your comfort zone, but it can be such a valuable experience, academically, professionally, and personally.
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Research intern
June - August 2020 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
Gave me the opportunity to design and execute my own research project.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research assistant
May 2019 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Nothing. It has been a great experience.
Advice
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Sports Medicine Student Assistant
January 2019 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
Learning from athletic trainers, physicians, and chiropractors.
What I wish was different
More surgery shadowing opportunities.
Advice
Be prepared for a good amount of hours.
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Wildlife Research Technician
May - September 2019 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
Getting to conduct research on something that really interested me.
What I wish was different
A higher wage would’ve been better.
Advice
Although it was a lot of fun, it was also a lot of hard work. You have to be willing to put in extra hours without pay.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2019 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
Fantastic interdisciplinary experience
What I wish was different
Consistent pay; not their fault though
Advice
Its very self directed, get ready to take charge and be accountable!
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Student Assistant
June - August 2019 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
I got to do research
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Ask other lab members questions!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
Knoxville is a beautiful city, green and vibrant. I worked at the Joint Institute for Advanced Materials(JIAM) which a brand new building built right next to the Tennessee river. The building was very impressive and had lots of resources.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a chance to interact more with the different undergraduate researchers in different fields. I would have liked to connect to more people. Transportation was also difficult without a car due to the high temperatures and humidity, or due to sporadic rain storms.
Advice
I thought I would be fine just focusing on my work, but the isolation definitely had an effect on me. You will feel lonely if it's your first time traveling away, so take advantage of all opportunists and try your best to reach out.
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Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to see what it was like to be in graduate school. I also learned and mastered new and old lab techniques that I can use during th academic year and in the future as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been paid.
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions and be curious. An undergraduate student should not know all the answers to graduate school at all.
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Research Assitant
July - August 2018 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
Understand better now to write research papers.
What I wish was different
More involvement collecting data.
Advice
Constantly looking for related research to learn more.
