I like that as a student this job is both a summer job and a during school job. The hours are very flexible and I feel like I am getting an experience in school that classes don’t teach you.
What I wish was different
I wish I had this job earlier in my junior year.
Advice
If given the opportunity to work with a professor at college, take it.
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Feild Technition
May 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I got to travel all around the Southwestern United States: Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah to collect ecological data for a large research project at NAU.
What I wish was different
Advice
One of the best opportunities and summers/jobs I have ever had! If you get an opportunity take it, and grow your network.
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Camp Counselor
June - July 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Working with the children and being outside.
What I wish was different
More field trips with the children.
Advice
Patience is key. Working with children you need to develop patience and good listening skills.
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Summer Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
It was a fun experience to work with kids at a summer camp and gain leadership qualities for later in life.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay would have been a bit higher just based on the amount of time and effort we put into the summer camp.
Advice
To have patience and be willing to work with other people in a stressful environment.
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Student Manager
October 2016 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Training, learning, and helping customers
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Pack lunch!
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Student Web Publisher
May 2017 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I liked having something to do in the Summer
What I wish was different
I wish I started the summer before
Advice
Be ready to learn and talk to people
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Research Assistant
May 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I enjoyed the relaxed nature of my particular position as well as the relevance to my field of study
What I wish was different
Advice
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Residential Desk Monitor
June - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
The flexibility of hours
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Manage your time well and relax
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Student Service Center
March 2017 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I liked that I was able to work more and I got a lot more learning opportunities than I did during the school year.
What I wish was different
I don't think I would have changed anything.
Advice
I would like to say that working over the summer on campus is extremely beneficial to you as a person and for the department as well.
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Neuroscience Research Intern
June 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
The flexibility and experience I gained from the internship
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to continue working on the project
Advice
Don’t be afraid to reach out to places for research experiences, they are always looking for interns
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scholar
June - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
It was specifically aimed at students in my field (Environmental Conservation) and increasing diversity within it.
What I wish was different
If I had a bit more focus on my specific degree.
Advice
How to get in!!!
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Greenhouse Technician and Assistant
June 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I loved being able to work outside, have open flexibility while also taking summer classes, a supportive work environment, and working somewhere that is helping the planet.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was the best job experience!
Advice
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Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I loved traveling and seeing different parts of the state as well as going to paid camping trips.
What I wish was different
A more structured protocol for the field.
Advice
Apply everywhere, for every opportunity. You never know what is going to interest you until you try it.
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Human Resource Representative
October 2017 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Working with my employees, feels like a family.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Do something, no matter the reward or outcome because you never know if you will like it.
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Peer Jacks Mentor
May - August 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
the team of people I worked with
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
N/A
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
The environment and subject matter.
What I wish was different
The workload.
Advice
Everyone should get involved in undergraduate research.
