I loved being on the lake and getting water and data samples. I also loved mixing chemicals in the laboratory.
What I wish was different
I wish the weather was cooler because It was hot every day on the lake.
Advice
You don't have to know everything. That's why you have a mentor: To learn from them and they also learn from you.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - August 2021 • Madison, WI
What I liked
I enjoyed the hands-on nature of the research I was conducting. I learned a lot while I was there.
What I wish was different
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Laboratory Intern
June - August 2021 • Madison, WI
What I liked
The research group with whom I worked was incredibly friendly. I felt like a apart of the team, I was allowed to be independent, and I learned a lot about the field from the upper-level students.
What I wish was different
Getting the new hire paperwork done and getting keys/keycard access I needed during the summer was a huge pain. They are used to hiring UW-Madison students where this isn't as much of an issue, so I was the anomaly.
Advice
Do your homework to look into the science behind what is going on in your experiences. It will help you understand your results.
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Research associate
June 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Chance to work in a research lab
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don't worry if you make mistakes, just talk to your supervisor
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Loved the whole experience, did a great job of getting us settled and started working. The director made sure to match us in labs based on our interests. There was also a great community among everyone in the REU.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
March 2017 • Madison, WI
What I liked
It was laid-back, challenging, and rewarding
What I wish was different
I wish we has decided to automate data analysis sooner.
Advice
If you're doing neuroscience for grad school, learn signal processing and coding beforehand.
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Psychology Research Assistant
September 2016 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Participating in research at a world class university. I also do this research during the school year so it was nice to be able to do it year round.
What I wish was different
A little more interaction with the PIs
Advice
It really allows you to learn about what you are researching.
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Food Preparer
November 2017 - August 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
My coworkers were awesome
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Easy job for a student
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Communications Assistant
May - August 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
I like the people that I worked with - they were all supportive and fun to be around.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Administrative Assistant Intern
May 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
I work for the Afro-American Studies Department and really enjoy it. My supervisor is very flexible and I get to work the hours I can when I can. The work environment is friendly and there are a variety of tasks to help with.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Assistant Ranger
May - August 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
The opportunity to be outside everyday and get some real work experience in my chosen career path in the natural resources.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Keep checking job listings. Reach out to people. Find one contact at an organization or place you're interested in and stay in touch; it will open up so many opportunities.
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Field technician
May - August 2018 • Boulder Junction, WI
What I liked
I was able to branch out in the field of limnology and learn more outside of a classroom.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to do more the the data I collected. I was able to look at some of the data, but we didn’t have the resources on station to analyze all of it in the lab.
Advice
Making connections and gaining these experiences so happen inside of a classroom, so I would encourage anyone to apply for a internship related to their feild.
