It was a great way to learn more about the subject, to become closer with professors, and it looks great on resumes
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
DO IT!
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Neuroscience Research Intern
June - August 2019 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
I had a great relationship with the other students in my lab and my lab instructor. Each day was an adventure and learning opportunity that would advance my knowledge of the field of biology, neuroscience, and overall research.
What I wish was different
I wish that the building was more accessible on weekends and off days. Locking the building on weekends made it difficult to complete important lab work in a timely manner.
Advice
Each person you meet could be an important networking companion. Be sure to reach out to professionals in your field of study; their knowledge and network could bring you opportunities that you would not have been able to find on your own.
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Biology Research Intern
June - July 2019 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed having direct hands on experience with a professor's research and being able to provide additional ideas on how to make the experiment better.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all!
Advice
Definitely go out there and look for research to become a part of this, it is definitely worth it. It is not always about the money being made.
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Research Lab Assistant
June - July 2019 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
I liked the lab experience and working under the guidance of a professor.
What I wish was different
Wouldn't have done it any different!
Advice
If you have the opportunity to do research, definitely take it!
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Mathematical Physics Research Intern
May - August 2019 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
I really enjoyed the small team environment and time spent with my mentor. He challenged us to learn new skills (Quantum computing, GAP, and much more) and then apply them practically through our research. I was appreciative of how hands-on the research was and had a great experience overall.
What I wish was different
Due to the nature of our research, it was very open-ended. Personally I found that discouraging at times as I didn't always know what our end goal was, however, it did allow for flexibility and exposure to different topics.
Advice
The saying, 'You get out what you put in', is really true. In addition, a lot of research is simply trying different ideas to solve a problem, and not getting discouraged when your first idea is wrong can go a long way.
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
June - July 2019 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
That I got to do research that was specific to my interest in environmental chemistry.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten more concrete data to work with.
Advice
I would say anyone thinking about research should definitely give it a try!
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Information Systems Student Programer
May 2018 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
Learning a lot
What I wish was different
Advice
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Financial Aid Student Assistant
May 2018 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
Although it was a challenge, I learned a lot about the financial aid process for college. I feel more prepared to handle my finances and knowledgeable enough to advise others how to handle their finances. I also gained a lot of customer service experience through walk-ins and phone conversations. I really like the colleagues in this office and their helpfulness as I learned about the financial aid process.
What I wish was different
I am not a fan of office/desk jobs so I wish I was able to be more active throughout the work day.
Advice
A new job may be stressful and challenging at first but you will adapt and start to feel more comfortable quickly. Learning to adapt quickly to new job pressures will be an important skill in the real world.
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Student AV Technician
May 2018 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
Fun work environment
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
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Research Assistant
July 2018 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
This experience gave me many opportunities in the laboratory. I was able to gain experience in a variety of settings, learning many techniques and presentation skills. The adviser was extremely helpful in assisting the group throughout the process.
What I wish was different
I wish the research experience would have been longer, allowing me more opportunities and experiences.
Advice
I woud advise having a grasp of the basics of science and the field you are working in.
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Research Student
June - August 2018 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Independent research is a great way to learn about a specific scientific topic and a whole new way. It gives you a different perspective on that particular branch of science and is something you can intelligently discuss in an interview, hopefully impressing your potential employers.
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Groundscrew
May - August 2018 • Annville Township, PA
What I liked
Working outside with people who actually cared about you as a person and a student.
What I wish was different
The summer wasn’t as humid.
Advice
Look for different opportunities. I never thought I’d be able to do a job like this because of the physical labor requirements, but I did and it was a great experience
