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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Undergraduate Research Assistant
December 2021 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
How flexible the job is, I can work as much or as little as I want/need.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I enjoyed the entire experience.
Advice
The atmosphere is very enjoyable, I really enjoy doing research here.
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Research Assistant for Prospect Development
June 2022 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the work environment that I was in. It's a very quiet workspace and that I can put my headphones in and just get to work. Having the ability to have two computers side by side was also a huge plus when it came to doing projects and excel sheets while working. The work hours are also super flexible around your class schedule, or if you can't make it into work because of something going on, they are very understanding as long as you're getting your work done.
What I wish was different
I honestly don't think there's anything I would change or want to be different while working here. Having the flexible hours, a good hourly wage as a student, and not having strenuous work were all great things.
Advice
I would advise new workers to not be too stressed when working at a new job and to always email your coworkers if anything comes up, or if you were to leave work early. Also, to do your work in a timely manner and to not put it off if it's a low workload.
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Research assistant
May - August 2023 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Being able to work independently
What I wish was different
Working with a large group
Advice
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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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Intern
May - August 2022 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
networking
What I wish was different
workload and communication
Advice
Research the internship before you apply and ask lots of questions about the job in the interview to see if its a good fit.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2022 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Great experience working along side PhD students and post-docs while gaining a strong sense of workplace and research responsibilities
What I wish was different
Not much I would change if anything at all
Advice
If you're looking to gain experience in a genomics research lab, this is the place!
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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
