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National Student Leadership Conference

Administrative Staff

June - August 2021 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The atmosphere and all the amazing people I was able to work with

What I wish was different

Wish it wasn’t during covid so I could get the full experience

Advice

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Cybersecurity Team Advisor

June - July 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

All expenses are taken care of including food, travel, and housing.

What I wish was different

There was not as much training carried out for the advisors as I would have liked before we had to teach others.

Advice

It's a great experience, and you will get to see and do things you could not have done otherwise.
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Cybersecurity assistant team advisor

June - July 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

It was such a great experience and I met such great people while also gaining some more experience.

What I wish was different

i wish it lasted longer! I also wish i applies for a higher up position because i ended up doing their job for them & getting paid less.

Advice

If you can do it, apply!
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Team Advisor

June - July 2019 • New Haven, CT

What I liked

The community of like-minded student leaders passionate about teaching.

What I wish was different

The long hours.

Advice

If you're considering participating in NSLC, here's your green light! It will be the best summer you've ever had and you'll make unexpected friends doing it. Yes, it is exhausting and difficult, but incredibly rewarding. Worth every second.
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Head nursing team advisor

June - August 2019 • New Haven, CT

What I liked

It was an opportunity to build character and gain necessary leadership skill for my future in nursing. The summer focused on educating high school students about nursing as a career. Education is a very important skill as a nurse, and I like show I could gain this skill outside of a clinical or hospital setting.

What I wish was different

I honestly had the best summer of my life! The organization pays for your transportation, room, and board. The stipend was on top of all this. I cannot think of anything I would change.

Advice

I would say that it is really important to make time and a space for yourself to relax a little everyday. The days are long with a lot of activities, but it is a blast.
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Office Assistant

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The location, and the opportunities within the program.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been longer

Advice

Be prepared to be everywhere. It a difficult job, but very worth it.
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Program Director

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Working with a team of my design to help young people with their leadership skills and topical knowledge.

What I wish was different

The hours and sporadic needs of employers.

Advice

Be as adaptable as possible.
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Assistant Team Advisor

July - August 2019 • Berkeley, CA

What I liked

The students and staff are all such wonderful, driven people, and working with every single person there was a joy. The work is incredibly rewarding, watching the students learn and grow and become so open in just over a week.

What I wish was different

The day is incredibly busy, so it's hard to find one-on-one time with each student.

Advice

You'll be "on" 24/7- eat and sleep well to have plenty of energy!
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Assistant Team Advisor

July - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

Amazing coworkers, very well managed, a huge variety of programs no matter your interest at prestigious universities everywhere.

What I wish was different

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Team Advisor

July 2019 • Evanston, IL

What I liked

I liked the opportunity to work with high school students in an engaged and creative education setting. It was extremely rewarding to see their growth in knowledge, professionalism, and leadership, and in some ways I got the chance to grow my own strengths too.

What I wish was different

I wish that the job could have taken place a little closer to home. The days were long, and I didn't have a chance to talk to my friends and family very often.

Advice

I would like to share that the experience is extremely gratifying, and I would encourage other students to have a similar working experience.
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Team Advisor

July 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Spending time in DC this summer was excellent. I enjoyed working with high school students and had a lot of fun with my coworkers.

What I wish was different

The schedule was hectic and there was little downtime.

Advice

Take care of yourself! It can be hard working from 8 am to 11 pm, sleep as much as possible.
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Assistant Team Advisor

July - August 2019 • Berkeley, CA

What I liked

Great learning experience

What I wish was different

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Team Advisor

July 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Working with students in a state I don’t live in took me enough out of my comfort zone, but still let me explore and teach what I know.

What I wish was different

Nothing! I loved everything about that job.

Advice

You go because you learn at they same time as the students do. An unforgettable experience.
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Assistant Team Advisor

July - August 2019 • Evanston, IL

What I liked

I loved being able to see a different side of the NSLC as I got to see the experience from the perspective of being on staff as opposed to being a student. It was amazing to get to know people from all around the country and the world and just helping them learn hands-on about their passions. The staff was also so welcoming and I loved being a part of the family.

What I wish was different

I just wish that I was there for a longer time, being there was definitely the best part of my summer.

Advice

If you're interested, apply, and be ready to have an unforgettable experience :)
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Program director

October 2017 - August 2018 • Berkeley, CA

What I liked

The ability to create an unforgettable experience for young high school students. The location is unparalleled. Great leadership Opportunities and management. Opportunity for personal growth.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be passionate about what you’re doing, and it’ll never feel like you’re working.
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Team Advisor

July - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Environment , team, communication, working with students, leadership environment and opportunities

What I wish was different

Organization

Advice

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Site Assistant

June - August 2018 • New Haven, CT

What I liked

I enjoyed the degree of autonomy I was afforded in making decisions. So long as I was providing great customer service and solving problems, there was not too much oversight. There was also a good support network.

What I wish was different

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Team Advisor

July - August 2018 • New Haven, CT

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It is definitely a great experience if you want to practice communication and public speaking skills, definitely a difficult job, but worth the experience.
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Team Advisor

June - August 2018 • New Haven, CT

What I liked

Meeting students, traveling, networking, simulation labs

What I wish was different

More downtime and rest in between sessions.

Advice

Jump right in and have fun! Although you'll be tired don't take a second of this amazing experience for granted.
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Team Advisor

July - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Very rewarding, changing kids’ lives, good leadership experience

What I wish was different

Less exhausting

Advice

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