I like the experience that I have gotten, and the pay is good for the amount of time that I put in.
What I wish was different
I wish that this job was in person, but I don't blame anyone for the fact that it is not.
Advice
Make sure that you take this job seriusly from the start. Even though this isn't a typical enviornment, the research we do is just as important.
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Communication
September 2021 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the ease of application when applying for this job.
What I wish was different
More job information specifically about position
Advice
Always do your outfit research not just following this job description
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Research Assistant
May - August 2021 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Interesting topics of research.
What I wish was different
We were a bit limited by COVID, but that is likely to change in the future.
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2021 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Interesting machine learning challenges with MRI images.
What I wish was different
Being virtual wasn't ideal, but that's more a Covid problem than a problem with the internship in specific.
Advice
Meet as many people as possible. If you're working on a research project, plan out what you would like to do as soon as possible.
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Chemistry Research Intern
April - July 2021 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
The graduate students, advisors, and faculty were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The cohort of interns was made up of people from across the country and many universities, so getting to know them was a great part of the experience.
Along with completing a mentored research project (paper, PPT presentation, and poster), we got to share our work at a virtual conference and complete “short courses” with papers and presentations built into the week. I really enjoyed the meetings with advisors about the process of applying to graduate programs, and lots of opportunities to get advice from current students.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to attend this program as a residential internship with the cohort. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, most of my experience was virtual. It was amazing, but getting to spend time with the other students would have been great!
Advice
Commit yourself to the experience! In a summer-long program like this, staying on track and really putting in your best effort into your work will help you learn as much as possible.
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Student Designer
June 2021 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Pay attention to the small details in design, because they matter
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
September 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
It was very interesting being able to learn the hands-on experience of a researcher and conducting my own experiments.
What I wish was different
The hourly commitment was very low, and I wish I was able to assist on other projects.
Advice
Never be afraid to talk to people you know about your interests!
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Research Assistant
May 2019 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I loved gaining the experience needed for a potential career path, as well as learning more about how research works while performing studies/experiments and what happens afterward. I made a lot of connections as well!
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
It is crucial that you are able to successfully manage your time, as well as follow the rules of the research lab and contracts you have signed. Never give out any information about participants and, sometimes, the study!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - September 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
This job gave me experience working on research within my discipline. I enjoyed working with faculty members in my department/college on work related to both my major and minor.
What I wish was different
My work was able to be conducted remotely, but it would have been a nice experience to have been able to go to archives and meet with the faculty members I was working with in person rather than remotely.
Advice
Research opportunities as an undergrad, especially in a field like history, gives you great experience and knowledge about if you'd be interested in more research work in the future or even graduate school.
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Human Resources Intern
January - March 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
The timing, COVID ended it
Advice
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Nursing Research Assistant
March 2019 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
It is a new experience for nursing students. I am able to work closely with the Nursing Professors and form new skills in scholarship and writing. Scheduling is really flexible and the work is not too overwhelming with my classes.
What I wish was different
I would've like to have increased my hours.
Advice
Ask many questions to make sure you are doing the work correctly.
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New Student Orientation Leader
May - August 2020 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I really enjoyed getting to meet the incoming students. I know that things might have looked different for their orientation experience due to the pandemic. However, I enjoyed hearing why they chose to come to Michigan State University, what their major is, and any other passions that they wanted to share. Also, we got to have meetings with the students where we would tell them about useful resources (tutoring etc), clubs, and helped them create their class schedule for their first year at college. I was even able to tell them some of my personal experiences and what I have learned so far to try to ease their nerves. It was a great experience and I am truly grateful for it.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have met them all in person, but safety comes first! I am glad that I at least got to hear and see a lot of their faces. I cannot complain though because I know a lot of people have had it hard this year. I believe my experience was overall pretty great.
Advice
Keep in mind that you may only meet these students one time and may never see them again (which is unfortunate). But, I say that because that means you want to create the BEST experience for them as much as possible. Smile! Joke around with them! Do not be afraid to give them advice, especially if they ask for it. Give them the hope and happiness that you have and they will enter MSU with that same feeling. They need that! I know that I do not have the power to make anyone happy and hopeful, but I do know that I have the power to remind them that they have that sense of happiness and hope within themselves.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
April 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
The job was very flexible, and I was working remotely due to COVID. I loved the project I was working on and my mentor was very helpful not just with work related but also with general questions.
What I wish was different
Advice
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research assistant
August 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Make my own hours, mentorship, own project, leadership opportunity
What I wish was different
Better pay
Advice
Take advantage of opportunities
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Enviroweather Lead Student Technician
March 2019 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Work schedule is very flexible, great opportunity to mistakes, learn, and fix your own mistakes. I loved being in the field and talking to/working with growers.
What I wish was different
Little training when you start the job, you are thrown in head first and must learn very quickly.
Advice
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student technician
January 2019 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
It is a great environment, and learning experience.
What I wish was different
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
April 2019 - March 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
My boss was amazing, and she was very flexible when I needed to take a day off.
What I wish was different
It was more related to my major.
Advice
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Undergraduate Researcher
May 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I've really enjoyed the opportunity to lead my own research project. I've learned a lot of skills along the way.
What I wish was different
NA
Advice
Reach out to professors and create your own research opportunities! If there's something you're interested in, find a professor researching something similar or adjacent, and let them know your proposal.
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Research Assistant
April 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Working remotely is hard but worth it if you are working with the right people!
