Oregon State University

Customer Service Representative

June 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

The people and learning experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

The phones are scary, but you get used to them like most things.

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Student Ambassador

April 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can

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REU Intern

June - August 2019 • Newport, OR

What I liked

It was an amazing experience all around. Their REU program is fill of professional seminars and workshops that will help you succeed while doing your independent research and will be beneficial on your ongoing undergraduate careers and higher studies. The people at Oregon State University and Hatfield Marine Science Center are great, always supportive and make you feel home.

What I wish was different

I was blessed of being part of the 2019 REU cohort. I feel that everything that happened make every one of us (interns) grow and helped us being comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Advice

You should grow on skills that are fundamental for research (e.g., GIS and R).

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Information Security Analyst

October 2017 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

Awesome place to gain hands-on security experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student technical aid

June - September 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

I liked the real world experience and challenge of conducting research.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more direction and mentorship.

Advice

Try to get to know your coworkers, superiors, and boss. This is important for future networking.

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Sheep Center Management Team

April 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

Fun environment and incredible learning opportunity.

What I wish was different

More consistent hours.

Advice

Any job through an OSU Animal Unit will be an incredible learning experience, especially for pre-vet students.

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Marketing

September 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

Trusting and friendly work environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I would’ve got involved sooner.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to express your ideas.

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Undergraduate Research Fellow

June - September 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

I loved the creativity to solve problems, investigate new ideas, and the freedoms to create unique solutions to problems.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the opportunity to combine my academic research with partners in industry, to better institute the new environmentally beneficial drinking water treatments we developed.

Advice

Never give up! Engineering is all about troubleshooting and being persistent!

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Student painter

March 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

Flexible hours for taking summer classes, good supervisors

What I wish was different

The option to work 5 8 hour days as opposed to 4 10 hour days

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

Awesome opportunity to make the most amazingly beautiful pigments by hand and oven!

What I wish was different

I wish I had applied to this decades ago.

Advice

Ask lots of questions. Never stop asking questions. And get your hands dirty.

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Toxicologist

May - August 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

I enjoyed learning the chemistry behind a none research position. I also found that the application of chemistry and everyday was every fulfilling.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have researched more on how the system was built before I began working there.

Advice

I would advise others to be slow, accurate, and safe above all regardless of what the employer wants. These chemicals are dangerous and extremely sensitive so you must be mindful of your time exposing the chemicals in the hood vents. Procedure needs constant work so have patience and find the best way for you.

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Graphic Design Intern

September 2017 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

Got experience of what graphic design is like. Worked with real clients.

What I wish was different

Bigger projects that are portfolio worthy. A bit of a higher wage. Other on-campus graphic design positions get $13-$15.

Advice

Have expert communication skills and check your E-mails often. Keep a good work flow so you don't get stuck, if you do, use your resources wisely. Use the people around you because everyone needs help at some point.

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Student technical assistance

January 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Have a lot of patience and dedication. It can be a long tedious job.

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Agriculture Research Intern

May - September 2019 • Adams, OR

What I liked

Working outside, learning new information, learning about plants

What I wish was different

I wish the research project was better suited for an intern for just one summer

Advice

Make sure that your supervisor know what your job expectations are

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OSU REU Summer Intern

June - August 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to experience and conduct graduate-level research while working at my own pace.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to see the other interns more often since we were all in different labs.

Advice

Always ask questions, whether it’s to progress the research or to understand the current objective.

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Undergraduate Researcher

June - August 2018 • South Beach, OR

What I liked

I love the community that formed. There was coffee and donuts every Wednesday morning that allowed people from different departments and organizations to get to know each other. The REU's, Summer Scholars, grad students, and summer session students were able to live minutes away by walking. There was a weekly seminar that was very informative. Planned activities, such as Wilderness First Aid and the camping trip were equal parts educational and fun.

What I wish was different

I wish transportation had been better. There was a van available for grocery runs and such, but it wasn't acceptable to take that out to dinner and since most people didn't have cars it was hard to get around for fun activities not related to the program.

Advice

It was an experience I know I would not have been able to get anywhere else. There were students from all backgrounds, and all across the country so don't be afraid to go for it.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May 2017 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

The expereince and how it is different everyday

What I wish was different

I wish I got to do more things and work on more projects

Advice

Even the simplest of jobs can be the most rewarding

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Residential Conferences Assistant

June - August 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

I enjoy the experience of performing customer service to guests out of the front desk situation. We have to help guests with different kind of situations and it helps me to have better interaction with people.

What I wish was different

I wish the position could be available during the school year as well as it was really fun and I had such an amazing team!

Advice

This experience has developed my interpersonal skills and I applied for it because I wanted to experience something other than my regular school year position. So, people out there, always challenge yourselves with a new situation and get out of your comfort zone cause that is how you grow!

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June - September 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

I really enjoyed the hands on experience I received. I have found that all of the independent research into biology got me ahead in a couple classes

What I wish was different

I wish I could have had a clear expectations of tasks and a little more of a defined role in lab.

Advice

Make sure you ask as many questions as you can. They only help to make you more knowledgeable. It is very difficult getting started, but it is important to stick with it.

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Gray Whale Foraging Ecology Intern

July - September 2018 • Port Orford, OR

What I liked

I really enjoyed learning a lot about field research and data analysis. I was able to work with a great group of people and was in a kayak every other day.