I loved who I worked with and all the different things I was allowed to help out with. My job wasn't confined to just milking, I could help with the calves, field work, machinery work, pretty much anything and everything under the sun. I never got bored.
What I wish was different
The only thing I have to complain about is the morning shifts were hard to wake up for. Started at 3am, but once you started working it was all good and you were done pretty early. Not really an option to change the times though.
Advice
My advice would be to help out whenever you can. I know I missed some great learning opportunities over the summer and wish I could go back and do them! If I wasn't graduating I would definitely go back and work there.
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Student researcher
May - August 2019 • Platteville, WI
What I liked
I was given a lot of autonomy at work, tasks were given to me and it was usually up to me to figure out how to execute them, which tested and increased my problem solving skills. A lot of days were spent working outside, which was a fantastic change of pace from sitting in classrooms all day during the previous semester. I was able to conduct unique research with Dr. Dennis Busch which will help make a positive impact on farming in the Midwest.
What I wish was different
The workloads varied from week to week, which resulted in a few underwhelming weeks and one or two overwhelming weeks.
Advice
Don't be afraid to say that you don't know how to do something, that's expected and being open about that shows self efficacy, which your employer will see as a positive.
