i liked the freedom of running a store by myself. I also liked the breaks and the kindness from the bosses
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
always work hard
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Homeless Resource Intern
June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to make a positive impact on the Homeless community in LA and provide them with the proper resources to better themselves and their family. The work was tedious but I enjoyed every second because I knew it would change someone else's life for the better. Hearing the stories and seeing how they lived motivated me to find the best resources I could in a short amount of time, so they could have shelter, receive a proper dinner, or even a job that will hire them.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Babysitter
May - August 2018 • Davenport, IA
What I liked
I loved that it was laid back, while still being engaging and fun.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have planned out more activities instead of seeing what the day brought.
Advice
Be honest about your expectations of the job. Don't nanny for a family with expectations that are beyond what your are wanting to commit to because compassion burnout is real.
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Nanny
June 2018 • North Logan, UT
What I liked
They were super flexible and able to work around my schedule.
What I wish was different
I wished I said i'll work for them for a larger amount per hour.
Advice
Get enough sleep.... you'll be a nicer nanny when you are well rested!
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Behavioral Neuroscience Research Assistant
May 2018 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
I like the hands-on experience and responsibilities involved. It's very rewarding, meaningful work and I found that I really enjoy behavioral neuroscience research.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change a thing. If anything, I wish I had started years ago.
Advice
Get in early! Talk to your favorite TA's and professors about RA opportunities. Most labs are always looking for undergraduate RA's and it helps you decide what you want to do with the rest of your life.
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House Painter
June - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
It was a flexible job that paid well ($15-20/hr) and kept me active. It was a casual work environment.
What I wish was different
Nothing, really. I enjoyed this job a lot.
Advice
I think everyone should consider going into a trade, it can be really fulfilling.
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Event Planner Intern
June - July 2017 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
All the information I was learning.
What I wish was different
Longer internship and longer hours.
Advice
Always be on time to every event.
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Volunteer
August 2017 • Price, UT
What I liked
This was volunteer work for a local recycling organization, so it wasn't for any actual company or major nonprofit organization, such as United Way or the Sierra Club. I'm still with the Green Team, and helping them out here and there with event planning, and other logistical operations. What I like about this organization is how tight-knit and Community oriented it is.
What I wish was different
Could be better organized, as there can be some friction between the board members.
Advice
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Nannying
May - August 2018 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
I love working with kids and helping others!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nanny
May - August 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Working with kids
What I wish was different
A more controlled schedule
Advice
Expanding yourself to multiple families
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CSU Grounds
June 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Being outside all the time
What I wish was different
We need more things to do in the mornings and take it easy in the afternoons
Advice
Keep a water bottle with you and put on lots of sun screen
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Pool Lifeguard
May 2016 • Cliffside Park, NJ
What I liked
I liked the people I worked with.
What I wish was different
I wish I had some different shifts.
Advice
Just do what you're told and be attentive.
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UAHS Office of Diversity and Inlusion
January - May 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
The variety of volunteer work. The people.
What I wish was different
nothing.
Advice
Always have a positive and helpful attitude
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Library Aide
June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I loved the people I worked with
What I wish was different
Lived closer to one of the branch libraries to be able to experience library environment vs a headquarter environment
Advice
Dont knock something unless you try it because it can be a great experience
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research
May 2018 • Paris, France
What I liked
I loved having the experience of conducting ethnographic research abroad. It has given me valuable insight into how I could possibly conduct research for a masters program.
What I wish was different
I wish I had started my research process even earlier.
Advice
Start the IRB process very early.
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Nanny
June - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I loved working with the same two children everyday and seeing them grow. Childcare is an excellent way to find work that puts the safety, importance, and wellbeing of others before yourself. It allows you to enter into a selfless mindset and truly give you insight into the daily lives of many working adults that are also parents. Parenting is a full time job in itself and being a nanny gave me just a glimpse of the love and effort that Mom's and Dad's have to give to their children every passing day. It was a very meaningful and useful experience.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could've continued to nanny for them throughout the school year, but I had to move back to Tucson for school!
Advice
Kids can be very overwhelming and a true test of your patience and limits. Instead of allowing yourself to get easily flustered, try to put yourself into the mindset of a child. They are so inquisitive and naive, their emotions get the best of them most often. Understand that nothing is personal and that they are learning and growing every day just as you did. Providing them with loving, caring patience will be much more effective than an attitude of annoyance or anger.
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Volunteering teaching English
May - August 2018 • Cholula, Puebla
What I liked
I loved working with my students; they were always eager to learn, very insightful, and really motivated me to learn more about the English language and methodologies for TESOL.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more reliable transportation.
Advice
I would highly recommend that anyone who study abroad participate in a similar experience. You learn so much about both your language and your students' languages by teaching English. Plus, I made many friends I would not have had the chance to make if I hadn't taught.
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Softball coach
June - August 2018 • Brighton, MI
What I liked
I liked being able to work with girls who are in the same place I was a couple years ago and helping them with their softball and life skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked with them longer.
Advice
Try and coach at some point, it is very rewarding.
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Nanny
May 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Being able to help a family friend out and be around a wonderful child
What I wish was different
Advice
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Community Garden Project Leader
January 2018 • Sapelo Island, GA
What I liked
I loved being able to work very closely with community members and being able to learn more about the Geechee way of life.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything happened as it was supposed to I felt. I learned a lot and was able to grow immensely.
Advice
Serving a community to me means to be flexible and help out in a capacity that you didn't anticipate, especially in a location where the number of helping hands really matters.
