I love the team and the ability to help customers with their tech issues.
What I wish was different
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Software Engineering Intern
June 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
It was a very unique and valuable experience for an undergraduate, especially one studying philosophy as there aren't many opportunities for undergrad philosophy research.
What I wish was different
Nothing, really.
Advice
Have a structured timeline.
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Maintance
May - August 2017 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
It was a flexible job for being a university student at the time.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have taken the time to learn some of the other skills within this position.
Advice
Enjoy your time at WSU as a student and worker it will be a pleasant memory when you look back.
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Cougar Kids Camp
May 2018 - August 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
I liked working with a great group of individuals who shared similar interests. Also, the kids are amazing and they made work fun every single day.
What I wish was different
I worked there for two years and some of the kids had been going to this camp for a while so they knew everything about camp. Maybe making some major changes rather than small ones.
Advice
You are going to be working with young kids, so be ready to bring a lot of energy. Also, no one is too cool for camp.
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Student Intern
May - August 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
I liked that I lived with other people in different scientific disciplines and we shared our research project and experiences. My internship experience specifically had a lot of field trips to help understand what was going on in the field and issues they faced.
What I wish was different
I wish that they housing was a little better. The house I was placed in was dirty which was expected for a frat house but it also didn't have AC which was a problem as Pullman gets hot in the summer. I also wished that for field trips that it was better organized, I usually had to coordinate with other people to drive to the location which was kind of a problem since parking was sparse in some areas.
Advice
Living in the house with people with all sorts of personalities can be hard. So make friends with who you want, you don't have to go with the group dynamic.
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Lab Tech
July 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
great people to work with!
What I wish was different
I had started looking for opportunities earlier
Advice
keep looking for opportunities and talk with advisors about your goals
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Technical Research Assistant
May 2023 • Wenatchee, WA
What I liked
I liked being in the pear orchards.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known what I was signing up for.
Advice
Ask many questions before accepting a position.
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Display Garden Maintenance
June 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
I am a Landscape Architecture student. I spent the summer maintaining and redesigning sections of the display garden outside Ensminger Hall. I loved being outside and being able to work with the plants. It was a wonderful way to gain a much better understanding of what it takes to maintain our designs.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I loved this experience.
Advice
Always wear gardening gloves.
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Clerical Assistant
June 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
I was able to obtain a lot of customer service experience while also applying the skills I learned in the classroom in my daily work environment
What I wish was different
I wish I had a little more onboard training in the beginning
Advice
Be prepared to do a lot of problem solving and use quick judgement when responding to clients
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Information Technology Consultant
May 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
It was a experience to learn and help with questions about computers and the softwares that we’re used.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Advantage
June - July 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
What I like about this summer position was that I had the opportunity to meet new residents and still be living on campus. Also gave me the opportunity to take classes while working.
What I wish was different
I would wish to have a more organized working system.
Advice
Get along with all residents, and staff. It goes a long way!
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Geotechnical Engineering Technician
September 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
The nice balance between field and lab work.
What I wish was different
So far everything has been going great
Advice
Network network network. Even if you are not planning on attending graduate school, having a research opportunity on your resume looks great when you are applying for full time jobs/internships.
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Facility Manager
May 2018 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
University Recreations offers so many opportunities for professional growth. I started at the front desk, became an office administrator after 3 months, and manager 5 months after that. Additionally, I've been involved with two councils that give me chances to improve in areas that reinforce my major and career path. For example, one council plans our annual banquet. My aspiration is to be a corporate event planner, so working directly with the company directors is great experience and connection creation.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't just get involved, but apply yourself beyond your comfort level. This job has taught me the meaning of "reap what you sow" by giving me opportunities to better myself every single day. By being involved with my coworkers and superior managers, I have accelerated my abilities to be confident, professional, and patient. I'm challenged at University Recreation to be a diligent leader; when all these years before I was convinced I was a follower. Find a place where you can grow.
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Library Assistant
May 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
It's a nice relaxing work environment and all the staff are nice
What I wish was different
Nothing really
Advice
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Writing Consultant
August 2017 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
Was good
What I wish was different
More money
Advice
None
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NARA Intern
June - August 2019 • Mccall, ID
What I liked
Coworkers, teaching opportunity, location, presentation of research
What I wish was different
Advice
Apply to undergraduate summer research. Go to the undergraduate research offices.
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Library Assistant Intern
August 2018 • Vancouver, WA
What I liked
I like working in an environment where I get to interact with students and professors. I love that I can leave class and walk to the next building and go to work.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Definitely look into this job as work study. You will gain so much experience and get to do different roles. The staff members in the libarary are awesome and so outgoing.
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Lab Technician
May - August 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
I was not always under supervision. I had the freedom to make choices as long as I got the expected tasks done in the allotted time.
What I wish was different
Less redundancy. I did the same things every 4 days and it started to get a little boring after a while.
Advice
Be interested in insects/research and learning new processes in a molecular lab.
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Audio-Visual Production Specialist
June 2019 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
I was able to use my creativity. I was given the opportunity to learn and make minor mistakes. My boss was gratuitous enough to gently correct me.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more hours
Advice
If you want to get into radio or tv, this is a great starting position.
