I loved the research experience and working with my PI
What I wish was different
I only wish I could have worked more hours (I was part-time and constrained to 20 hours a week)
Advice
I would recommend finding an amazing mentor. My mentor is an amazing and inspiring woman who encourages me to be the best I can be.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I liked the people I worked with and the opportunity to be out in the field. I liked how much I was able to learn.
What I wish was different
I wish it could last forever.
Advice
Don't be afraid to try new things, or apply to things you don't think you are qualified for. You are probably more qualified than you think.
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Hydroponics Intern
January - March 2020 • Kaysville, UT
What I liked
I liked learning about how to engineer hydroponic systems. I also loved learning how to plant and harvest hydroponic produce. I was trusted with a task and was given time to complete the task.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have interned longer.
I wish there was more science involved in the internship.
Advice
It involves a lot of doing. You'll engineer systems, harvest produce, and conduct tests on the hydroponics water.
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Computer lab consultant
January 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Great hours, amazing coworkers, good position advancement opportunities
What I wish was different
Advice
Try to give a +1 experience to the clients
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Greenhouse Transplanter
May - June 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Flexibility, coworkers, and the environment.
What I wish was different
Better plant care and presentation
Advice
Prepare for all weather applicable. You are typically going to work in all conditions possible. Lifting is a must and we recommend you have basic I knowledge on plant care.
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Extension Intern
May - August 2019 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
A very hands on experience! Learned so much about food and nutrition and how to teach it to kids.
What I wish was different
Some weeks were very busy, while other weeks were hard to stay busy.
Advice
You need to be able to stay organized.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I worked for a great professor who helped me find research that related to my interests. I enjoy the team I work with.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Custodian
July - August 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
It was a great flexible part-time job.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was exactly what I expected, which was nice.
Advice
Custodial jobs at Utah State are a great part-time flexible job that can work with any schedule.
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USU Extension Intern
May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to actually get to know and work with kids in Salt Lake County. My favorite part was definitely State Contests.
What I wish was different
I wish my boss would have been better at communicating with me. It was difficult to fully do my job with inadequate communication.
Advice
When your boss doesn't give you adequate information and you've already reached out for more information, don't do it again. Apparently that looks bad to them, like you can't handle the responsibilities they've given you(even if that's not the case). Just do your best with what they gave you. It will most likely work out and will make you look good. And if any issues did crop up because of lack of communication, that would be on your boss, especially if you tried to reach out for better instruction once before.
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International SEED Intern
May - August 2019 • Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Province
What I liked
Honestly everything. I loved that we were able to have the freedom to decide our everyday schedules and figure out what was best for us and our clients. We were able to gain real world experience by teaching everyday and helping others become their own business owners.
What I wish was different
The only thing I would have liked to be different is a little bit more organization when we first got in country. However, I know that it has since been improved.
Advice
This is the greatest type of internship because you are woking with real people in the real world. You are getting hands on experience everyday and helping people break the poverty cycle by creating businesses that create jobs. I would 10/10 recommend this internship.
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Biology Laboratory Assistant
May 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Great Hands on experience
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more opportunities for funding.
Advice
Start early when it comes to research.
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Security Technician
May 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
It is very flexible with hours but also allows me to get a decent amount of hours if I want to (up to 29 per week).
It was a good work environment with good people.
What I wish was different
The work itself tends to be monotonous and boring. But as we build better tools and systems it gets better.
Advice
It's good to have experience with Linux, but if you don't know too much you'll learn it from this job.
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Graduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Great opportunity to learn and get experience outside of industry.
What I wish was different
I wish i would have started sooner with reserach!
Advice
Try out research, it is a great opportunity to further your education and is just like an internship.
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Toxicology lab assistant
May 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I love the practical experience toward my major.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Staff Assistant
May 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I have loved working with the people, both coworkers and clients. I have learned a lot about how a clinic runs and what it takes to keep it going.
What I wish was different
That I could get more than 20 hours, but it is a work study position.
Advice
Be friendly and everyone is friendly back, for the most part.
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Lab Assistant
January 2017 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Great experience to learn more about the scientific community, and network with professors.
What I wish was different
More hours to work.
Advice
Get involved with what you are interested in.
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Field technician
May - June 2018 • Randolph, UT
What I liked
The professor was knowledgeable, kind, and well organized.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked more, but I had to quit for summer classes.
Advice
With field jobs- be prepared for adverse weather but make sure you find some way to be comfy at the end of the day.
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Mac/PC Peer Manager
August 2017 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I liked working with new technology and software and learning how to manage computers in a lab setting. The experience i gained has helped in classes and interviews for future jobs
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have worked with others in a team more closely.
Advice
One piece of advice is to always triple check your process before you consider something complete. it is better to be checking on something you already did than learning you forgot something after you thought you were finished.
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Assistant exhibition preparator
June 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Working in a museum
What I wish was different
Longer hours
Advice
You'll learn a lot.
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Writing Center Supervisor
May - August 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
The Writing Center is a beautiful working environment. My coworkers and boss are all compassionate, friendly, and intelligent individuals who are a delight to collaborate with! Additionally, there is a great sense of personal satisfaction in helping others become more confident, succinct, and effective communicators.
