I liked the stability and the chance to get to know some of the staff.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more opportunities for us to work on projects or get to know more of the staff.
Advice
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Student tech
October 2017 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
It's local and rewarding
What I wish was different
Always be looking for what you can be doing better in anything you do.
Advice
Everything is a learning process
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I loved being able to immerse myself in a laboratory setting and learn how to hands-on apply the skills I studied in class to my actual laboratory work.
What I wish was different
The only thing I would change would be to apply early so I could've done independent research.
Advice
To reach out to professors to get your foot in the door because lab experience not only looks great but also supplements your knowledge and can provide affirmation on career choices.
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Summer Desk Receptionist
May - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
It was nice and fun
What I wish was different
More variety in hours
Advice
Definitely do it if you can!
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Ticket office
May - June 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The people and schedule was a perfect fit for me as a student-athlete. I was here only a part of the summer and they were very open of give athletes chances to work while taking classes and training.
What I wish was different
Nothing, except maybe working more at times because I liked it.
Advice
Be social.
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McNair Scholar
January - August 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
It taught me how to do research on a graduate level and how to apply for graduate school programs.
What I wish was different
More grad school visits.
Advice
Take it seriously and work hard. They are a lot of people supporting you and wanting the best for you.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Actively working with power electronics. Seeing how devices are designed.
What I wish was different
I'm a bio-electrical engineer and the opportunity was geared towards pure electrical engineers.
Advice
Don't set up expectations for experiences, just enjoy them and learn from them as you go.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I liked the change of pace from classes and to be able to actually use some of the knowledge I've learned to apply it towards accomplishing a real world goal.
What I wish was different
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Front Desk Receptionist
June 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I like getting to meet new people. The people I work with and interact with are awesome people.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was better.
Advice
One piece of advice I would give the residents I work with is to get involved in as much as possible, it truly makes your experience at college worthwhile.
