Wayne State University

Strength & Conditioning

June - July 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I liked learning about strength and conditioning from an educational standpoint and then applying that knowledge first hand with the athletes that I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish it would have been a paid internship since I worked 45+ hours/week.

Advice

Be willing to put in the time and effort in order to learn and get good recommendations from your peers and mentors.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

January 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Hands on experience, running my own projects

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Assistant

June 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Experience in psychology research

What I wish was different

Being paid

Advice

Engage with professors for these opportunities

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student assistant

August 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I liked the fact that I got to be more engaged with the students and faculty of Wayne State University.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Resident advisor, desk assistant

May 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Flexible scheduling, and plenty of opportunities to engage with other individuals and groups on campus.

What I wish was different

Advice

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lead student asisstant

September 2021 - January 2023 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I gained valuable insight on leadership.

What I wish was different

The work load.

Advice

Be prepared for people to not know as much as you and that others may not always do as you ask. You may need to keep people on the right track. So, being able to talk to people is very important. It's also very important to remain organized.

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Desk Assistant

August 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I like the flexibility of the hours.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had known about this job opportunity my freshman year. It's a super easy and convenient and would've been perfect freshman year.

Advice

I would tell people to branch out and try multiple things. My freshman year was very lackluster compared to the variety of things I do now - research, weekly volunteering, a job, and several clubs.

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Biology Research Intern

May 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

People

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don’t give up keep pushing for an internship

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Student Assistant

June - September 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the hands-on experience of bench work and learning how the scientific method is used in current areas of research.

What I wish was different

I wish I'd spent more time reading the literature. I was taking classes at the time so I already felt booked, however taking the time to read the literature would have given me a much deeper understanding about what it was that we were working towards.

Advice

Take the time to ask people who are currently working in your field of interest what their job is like from their perspective. Find out what they do and don't like about their job situation and see if there is anything that they would have done differently. Lastly, say yes to as many opportunities as you can. You will be busy and you may not think that you will enjoy a specific task, however it is just as important to find out what you do not like as it is to find out what you do like. This is how you can make a more informed decision when it comes to your own career.

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Resident Advisor

May - September 2019 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I was able to learn what it takes to leader. And I had the opportunity to stay on campus for free.

What I wish was different

I wish that the job offered a meal plan. They did so last year. They also use to allow you to work off campus.

Advice

Stay focused and remember that this position is about ensuring the dorms stay safe and fun.

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Front Desk Receptionist

September 2016 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

It was a fulltime position

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Assistant

September 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Allows me to develop my critical thinking and analytical skills

What I wish was different

Advice

Explore different research options to find what you may be interested in

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - July 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I was able to learn about what a true research experience would be like. I built a foundation that would allow me to work in other research. I used skills I knew to assist in the research process as well as learn new skills such as SPSS data processing.

What I wish was different

I wish that my schedule was a bit different and that there was more for me to do within the lab.

Advice

Take in as much as you can and ask questions. Get to know the people around you because that is how you build a network, by being personable.

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Receptionist

January 2015 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

It was a relaxed and productive atmosphere. I learn something new about myself and others visiting the President's Office everyday.

What I wish was different

I am looking for new challenges at work, so I am seeking to ask others if they need help with assignments daily.

Advice

Every person you meet is a potential door to a new opportunity—personally or professionally. Build good bridges even in that just-for-now job, because you never know how they’ll weave into the larger picture of your life.

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