I love the ability to choose my own hours and still work around my school schedule. It’s really flexible.
What I wish was different
Advice
Stay patient and be ready to correct and fix a lot of the work you will do over the course of the year.
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Assistant Systems Administrator
January 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
Variety of tasks, very collegiate and accommodating workplace.
What I wish was different
Bit slow during non-peak times. It gets hard to keep focused when there is little or nothing to do.
Advice
Don't complain about the boring task of pulling tapes too much, as it isn't really that bad. :)
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Student Employee
September 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
everything, the position was engaging and informative.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
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Student Assistant
September 2016 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
I liked interacting with the student community
My bosses, Jean Ann Miller and Roberta Hayden are amazing
It was enough hours
What I wish was different
Some days were really slow, its hard on a Friday because there is no classes so the amount of students on campus is slim.
Advice
Make connections and get to know the student body.
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Archive Internship
May - August 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
The people , work and atmosphere.
What I wish was different
If my other employee would have shown up to work more regularly.
Advice
Everyone should try it.
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SSCC Waste Minimization Intern
May - August 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
I loved being able to engage with campus recycling to better understand what we're doing and where we need to improve.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship had been set up to run through the school year but originally the project was supposed to be finished by the end of the summer so I understand why it wasn't.
Advice
I think that this opportunity taught me to be proactive. I often would take care of ideas that at first seemed out of my scope but ended up being valuable contributions
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maintenance
April 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
the huge amount of hours I could work per week; near 50 to 60.
Also I had a great relationship with one of the Lead Supervisor.
What I wish was different
Organization and communication between the employees and supervisors.
Advice
Be prepared to wake up early on a regular basis. This position has decent perks and overall understanding for case-by-case emergencies.
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Alumni and Donor Recognition Project Manager
May - August 2017 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
Everyone was extremely friendly in John Dodge House and it felt like my second family by the end of the summer. I also got to meet all the deans of Oakland University and building professionalism. It was an amazing experience I was lucky to have!
What I wish was different
I wish the internship extended longer then just the summer.
Advice
Cherish the time you have wherever you intern. The summer flew by and I was sad to leave on the last day of work.
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Orientation Group Leader
May - August 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
I absolutely loved working with the incoming freshman and getting them acclimated to the college life, they were so enthusiastic about learning what Oakland University is all about. The Orientation days were packed full of fun and knowledge gaining. That job has been the best part of any summer I've had!
What I wish was different
Something that could've been different is probably the structure of the day, instead of having half the students do one thing and half the other, it would be nice to have them all do it at the same time.
Advice
One thing I would say is, share your own experiences as much as you can, because it let's the incoming freshman know that there is never a dull moment at Oakland University!
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Biology Laboratory Assistant
May - August 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
I really liked my supervisor, Dr. Thomas Raffel. I also really enjoyed the research topics we were exploring for the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was a bit more organization. Sometimes that's hard to come by in the sciences though, especially when experiments don't go to plan and you have to regroup and come up with a plan B.
Advice
Get involved in undergraduate research as early as possible! It's an awesome opportunity, looks great on a resume, and gives you real-world experience in your eventual field!
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Marketing Inter
January 2017 • Rochester Hills, MI
What I liked
The campus environment, the energetic and diverse staff, and the helpful student scheduling process.
What I wish was different
I wish i could have recieved more weekly hours. I was limited to 10 hours a week with the Marketing budget.
Advice
Always go for on-camous jobs even if you commute to the university. You are gievn so many helpful tools regarding networking, professional development, and even acadmeic tips.
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Moving
June 2018 • Rochester Hills, MI
What I liked
I liked the friendly atmosphere and being able to work in a team everyday.
What I wish was different
I think if there was better equipment it would make doing the job less strenuous.
Advice
I’d advise anyone considering the job to just go for it because it really is a great job full of amazing people.
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Research assistant
September 2016 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
Learning about the different species and how to help out in organic gardens.
What I wish was different
Going more in depth when learning about how this research affects us in the big picture.
Advice
Lots of sunscreen!
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Event Staff
September 2017 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
Event Staff has been the best on campus job a student can ask for. The facilities team is very friendly and willing to work around your schedule. Mike Wood is a phenomenal boss and always keeps us providing a quality experience to the guest at OU.
What I wish was different
I wish the hours were more frequent. I wouldn’t mind working here for more hours.
Advice
This position isn’t a set schedule, which can be good and bad. I’d recommend this job to those who want to get involved with the atheletics and campus events.
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advising assistant
September 2017 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
It was an amazing experience working with the CAS Advising team was phenomenal.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
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Conference Assistant
April - September 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
The hours are great
What I wish was different
Organization in leadership
Advice
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Outreach Support
October 2017 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
Friendly atmosphere
What I wish was different
Organization
Advice
Enjoy working with children
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Student Assistant for Residential Facilities
April 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
Covers housing, stay on campus during the summer, great people
What I wish was different
Disorganization higher up in the system
Advice
Work hard, get your hours in, and do what you can with what you've got
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Orientation Assistant
April 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
Fantastic opportunity to train students and help run the orientation program.
What I wish was different
Not much, awesome experience.
Advice
Definitely look for roles or jobs that will allow a lot of personal growth and development.
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Student Assistant
April 2017 • Mount Clemens, MI
What I liked
This job was fantastic! Lead to incredible networking and experience opportunities.
What I wish was different
There are many overlapping positions, making doing your job difficult when everyone in the office is confused on what their job is.
Advice
Take every task received with open eyes and ears. You never know when a piece of knowledge will fall in your lap.
