I loved getting hands on experience with research in the sciences.
What I wish was different
Honestly, nothing. It was a great experience overall and helped me grow as a person.
Advice
Be prepared to go out of your comfort zone. A main component of research is communicating your results which includes presenting it.
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Lab technician
November 2017 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I like working in the lake ecology lab. I get field work and lab work. It’s great for learning.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Classroom Support Technician
August 2017 • Logan, UT
What I liked
The schedule was predictable but flexible - the shift was every weekday from 8am to 5pm, but I could take as many days off as I wanted. In addition, it was the place I had been working all school year, so I knew how the job worked, I knew all the people, but I did get to learn a little more about the technology and installation.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been paid more, besides the increase in hours. I felt like the things I did most days were worth more than $9/hr.
Advice
I'm not sure I need to share any advice. Working the summer did end up giving me a raise for this semester, but I don't think I really have any advice.
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Agriculture and 4-H Intern
May - August 2018 • Beaver, UT
What I liked
I got to work with a program that I had been a member of for 10 years and inspire students to love the program as much as I did. I also got to spend time outside working on the ground squirrel situation on Milford Flat, which reminded me of the summers I spent on the family farm.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have continued the experience as I loved helping the youth of Beaver County and that the poison we used on the squirrels had been a little less smelly as it gave me a minor headache afterwards.
Advice
Be ready for everything to go wrong during lessons, there is always something you’ll forget or someone else will forget. You may not have time to do everything you planned, no matter how long it took when you first tried it out.
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Research assistant
June 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Flexibility and direction
What I wish was different
Advice
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Process technologist
October 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I like the overall job experience. It is always different with the need to learn something new everyday.
What I wish was different
The training I have received has been minimal and sporadic.
Advice
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A-team
January 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I love the job. It is very fulfilling and gives an opportunity to connect with others.
What I wish was different
Wish the job had more consistent hours and better pay
Advice
Fully engage yourself in the full experience
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Facilities Service Representative I
July 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Low stress, fairly good benefits.
What I wish was different
One of the significant ditractors of working there was their lack of paying their staff a living wage.
Advice
It is a reasonably good job to have while going through undergaduate study.
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Up to 3 teacher and social media manager
November 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Working with kids.
What I wish was different
I started with AmeriCorps and did not have a good experience asking for accommodations.
Advice
Find something you love to do.
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Lab Tech
August 2014 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Worked well with school schedule
What I wish was different
Advice
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HVAC Controls Intern
May 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Laid back flexible environment. Very hands on.
What I wish was different
More structure
Advice
Take initiative
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Camp coach
July - August 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Being around volleyball and living in Logan
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be ready to be on your feet all day
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Laboratory Aide
June - August 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Hands on experience to learn which parts of my degree interest me the most.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to devote to this internship.
Advice
Keep in contact with your professors, stand out from you classmates, and ask questions during lecture.
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Garden
May - August 2018 • Kaysville, UT
What I liked
I spent my day outdoors with plants
What I wish was different
Having access to a portable umbrella to stay out of the sun while working
Advice
Get to work EARLY in the morning so you can leave before it's too hot
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
November 2017 • Logan, UT
What I liked
The employer
What I wish was different
Communication
Advice
Learn to communicate
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A team
December 2017 - August 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I loved the community of people I gained, the help that I felt that I could give, and how my passion for Utah State increased
What I wish was different
I wish I could have earned more money
Advice
Don’t make it about yourself. Focus on others and you will love it.
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Landscaper 1
May - August 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
The supervisors and administrators are amazing to work with. They were willing to listen to requests for better pay after a few months of work, and were also very accommodating in regards to schedules. It's also a really fantastic work environment to be outside in nature all day long. It kept me fit, and improved my mental health.
What I wish was different
It's always nice to have better pay, but who doesn't say that about their job? Other than that, I don't have much I would change. It was an excellent job.
Advice
Go willing to learn and work hard, but also be open to having fun. It's a great experience when you choose to make it that way. Also, make sure to bring lots of water, something to keep you cool, and a hearty lunch!!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
September 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
It is a very interesting research project with lots of amazing experiences.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been paid.
Advice
I felt completely under qualified and so I did a lot of research about the program, the project, and the interviewer. I came very prepared to the interview with my resume, cover letter, a new shirt, and ready to impress, only to find out I had already gotten the position! I didn't feel like any of the preparation was wasted though, because I had learned a lot about getting ready, and overall it paid off.
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Research Assistant
May 2017 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I had the opportunity to learn more than I could of in a classroom setting.
What I wish was different
Knowing about things with enough time to plan ahead.
Advice
Be prepared to create your own opportunities in internships. Employers like people who take initiative and find problems and solve them without being asked first.
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Class Assistant
July 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
This job is applicable to the field I hope to have a career in. Meeting students from all over the world has been enjoyable.
What I wish was different
I want to work with the IELI students more; I want to work with more than one class.
Advice
Find a job that relates to your dreams and goals; you’ll enjoy it more!
