I like what I have learned from internship. A lot of skill sets that will not learn from school because you can instantly use the skill that you learned from the people there and apply on the task.
What I wish was different
I wish I could be more confident in asking questions.
Advice
Always ask how and why. This is because those words are very power tools of learning. Never afraid of asking people questions about something that you do not know.
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Lab Trainee
May 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The lab culture was great; I love my coworkers!
What I wish was different
I wish I didn’t live so far away- the commute was long for me.
Advice
Be communicative with PIs about what kind of experience you’re looking for. Shop around for different labs and find the one where not only are you interested in the research, but you also fit in socially.
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Tech Squad Supervisor
June 2019 • Getzville, NY
What I liked
Co-workers, convenience of being on campus, learning to troubleshoot devices
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Good job, but not enough to support yourself
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Social Media Content/ Engagement Student Assistant
May 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I enjoy learning every day. I enjoy being challenged to change my tone and adjust to new climates and new followings.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I have really enjoyed my experience.
Advice
If you want to work in a certain position, but worry you are not qualified enough, apply anyway!
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Research Intern
May - July 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
It was fun to be able to explore my interests and dive into a specific problem to find the solution.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time in the lab to complete my work.
Advice
Make sure that you fully understand the project you're working on and don't be afraid to reach out to the professor with any questions you have.
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Stockroom Student Assistant
May 2019 • Amherst, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed getting a good number of hours, and the ability to make my own schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known that the stockroom is run very carefully, and that you have to learn the job very fast.
Advice
If you are looking for a basic job to get some money, it works.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
February 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I get to do hands on experiment techniques and learn things outside of the classroom.
What I wish was different
More PhD students to guide me.
Advice
Don’t be afraid.
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Research Assistant
May 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The work environment is wonderful as are my coworkers, the research is interesting, and they work around my schedule without any conflict.
What I wish was different
More hours during the summer months.
Advice
Look for work that is interesting to you, rewarding, and pays well. This is harder than it seems in today's work environment and I'm very lucky. I hope whoever reads this has the same luck that I did.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2017 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
It helped me to see the process of research in depth by working with amazing faculty and fellow undergraduate research assistants
What I wish was different
Advice
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Student Assistant
August 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I like working under a network engineer because it gives me alot of advantages. I experience the trade job first hand. I learn alot about organization structures. Both of which will impact me after I graduate and go on to a full time job. Perhaps as a network engineer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Volunteer
February 2017 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
great exp.
What I wish was different
better coordination
Advice
you get meet new people
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
October 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The people and the research experience including organization work, data cleaning, excel use, data input, and running participants, phone calls, recruitment, etc.
What I wish was different
Nothing! Loved it and continue to love it!
Advice
Everyone needs to be able to receive constructive criticism to correct mistakes and learn from them (my mentor is awesome for this)
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Graduate Research Assistant
May - July 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I loved the people I worked with and the great campus.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to complete the research.
Advice
I would get in good contact with the professors so that you can find a research opportunity interesting to you.
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Orientation Team Leader
November 2017 - August 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
It was a great job to learn about leadership and my role as a leader. It also opened doors to other opportunities.
What I wish was different
I don’t wish anything was different
Advice
I would say for people to really know that they want to do it an that they’ll be working long hours if they want to do it.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
December 2016 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I love working with the group of people there. Everyone is really friendly and always willing to help if I have questions. Most importantly, I am gaining valuable experience on the daily duties of a researcher and what it is like to conduct independent research.
What I wish was different
If I could change anything, it would be the flexibility in schedule. Working in animal research is heavily dependent on being to able to work most days which makes work/life balance difficult.
Advice
Try research. It is impossible to know if you will like something until you experience it first hand.
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Library Assistant
February 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I love the flexible schedule, they work really well with prioritizing my school schedule.
What I wish was different
More hours would be great, but there’s a 20 hour per week cap.
Advice
Nothing, just come and do your job. Everybody here is very friendly and professional.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
October 2016 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
interesting and supplements my med school application
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Do research that interest you, dont just join a team to check off a box for your application. Get involved instead of just “going through the motions”. If youre not passionate about your role discuss it with your PI or leave the lab if its not a good fit.
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Orientation Leader
June - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Meeting hundreds of students.
What I wish was different
Being more open to new relationships.
Advice
Be open minded.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
September 2020 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Learning new experiences.
What I wish was different
That there was more structure
Advice
To always try new experiences
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I liked being able to apply what I was learning in my classes to something more meaningful.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked on a different aspects of my major
Advice
Do as many different things as you can so you have a grasp of what you like and dislike
