I enjoyed the flexibility of the hours and being involved in experiments and projects that I found interesting. It was a positive environment and I felt supported in the work that I was doing.
What I wish was different
Advice
For other students who are looking for a research internship or other job experience in the field, definitely reach out to professors and the heads of labs. I found my current job by sending out several emails and making personal contact when asking after potential opportunities.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
August 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Provided an opportunity to network with professionals in my field.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Landscape Architecture Extension Intern
May 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I really enjoyed being able to work on a range of projects all around the state of Utah. Many of the projects that we worked to design this summer are built or in the process of being built. I had lots of experiences that I would not have had if I had been working in a design firm.
What I wish was different
Advice
It's okay to do things that you have never done because in the process you learn so much.
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Research Assistant
May 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Working the the research lab helped me learn about modern molecular techniques to identity and diagnose viruses, fungi, and bacteria.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Graduate Student
August 2017 • Logan, UT
What I liked
The mentorship and cutting-edge research
What I wish was different
More support for my project
Advice
If your experiments aren't working, instead of trying other approaches, troubleshoot your experiment at the point it began failing, or showing "false-negatives".
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HVAC Technician
May - September 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I liked the Time I got to spend getting hands on experience in a field that I'm interested in. This experience allowed me to further tailor my education toward my end goal.
What I wish was different
Advice
Stay in close contact with you Supervisor during the experience, as well as your academic adviser they can be a lot of help. You need them to succeed.
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Metal Factory Lab Assistant
February 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Very welcoming environment, fellow employees are kind and courteous. The Manager Hal is an amazing person.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Computer Lab Staff
February 2017 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Extremely flexible hours, great co-workers, and could do school work.
What I wish was different
That my course load hadn't been so heavy, making it difficult to get work projects and school work done.
Advice
Make connections with everyone.
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Heavy Equipment Operator
October - December 2019 • Blanding, UT
What I liked
How the internship is hands on and I learned a lot on the job though I was limited to the type of jobs I did.
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
Keep working and do some type of work everyday to get your hours in.
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Survey Interviewer
October - December 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I liked how personal this study was to me and my situation
What I wish was different
Advice
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Biology Laboratory Assistant
May - August 2016 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I like how precise each experiment we were performing had to be.
What I wish was different
Longer time experience
Advice
Apply to any internships you can.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
March 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I love working with the faculty at Utah State University. They are patient and confident in my abilities to learn and do things outside of my comfort zone.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
When you go to an internship, remember that you are there to learn. Employers probably won't expect you to be an expert at anything, so take advantage of the opportunity to ask lots of questions and absorb as much information as possible!
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Lab Consultant
August 2016 • Logan, UT
What I liked
It's a really great environment to work in and has a flexible work schedule.
What I wish was different
Having hours during the school breaks.
Advice
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Research technician
July 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Traveling throughout northern Utah, flexible hours
What I wish was different
Nada
Advice
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Summer Grader
June - August 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Having something to do.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Get nice, understanding students.
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Marine Fisheries Technician
May - August 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
The job flexibility
What I wish was different
The work environment was not very organized
Advice
Know how much of something you can handle before accepting a job
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Default Prevention Intern
August 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I love it in the Financial Aid Office! Everyone is very supportive and friendly!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Engineering Research Assistant
April - August 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I liked the experience of researching a project that was used in industry. I learned a lot of industry standards and how to please the client.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to do some of the computational fluid dynamics. I felt that would have been valuable work experience.
Advice
Get experience in whatever you can with a research opportunity. Use what you’re doing to pick another research project.
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Latin Assistant
August 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
It gave me good experience teaching and helped solidify my latin knowledge.
What I wish was different
I wish we had more students.
Advice
Take responsibility for any mistakes you make and then actively work to fix it.
