I loved sharing my passion for the University of Pittsburgh with incoming students and perspective students. It was a wonderful time to relax and explore the city of Pittsburgh, while also taking additional classes on the side.
What I wish was different
Not a thing! Everything was great.
Advice
Take advantage of all of the opportunities available and be ready to change and shape lives in ways that you will never know.
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Accounting Clerk
March 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Self directed, not micromanaged management.
What I wish was different
The tasks, I wish they were not as monotonous.
Advice
Accounting is stable, but not very fulfilling.
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Quality Control Assistant
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
People, job, everything
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Research Student
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Immersive research environment.
What I wish was different
Nothing. It is perfect.
Advice
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Childcare Aide
April - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Working with children everyday.
What I wish was different
Not being a floater and stayed consistently in a classroom.
Advice
Be very patient.
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Immunology lab assistant
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I loved the faculty and lab technitions in the lab. I also really enjoyed the work that I was doijng with cancer research
What I wish was different
I wish I could have stayed longer
Advice
Always be confident in your decisions, but never be afraid to ask questions if you genuinely don't know how to do something
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Political Science Research Assistant
May - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I had lots of flexibility in my schedule.
What I wish was different
I did not have much contact with my professor because he was overseas.
Advice
Be prepared to be on your own.
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Student assistant
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Was able to get to know the staff at the Pitt Alumni Association, got a lunch break, attended many events, flexible schedule
What I wish was different
Pay was not good
Advice
It is what you make of it
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Peer Advisor
January 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I love the personal interaction with incoming students. Working to facilitate PittStarts and impacting other's Pitt experience is incredibly rewarding.
What I wish was different
Advice
Being a panelist and peer advisor is really dependent on putting yourself out there and being relatable. Parents and students appreciate a real and compelling student to relate to and its impossible without stepping outside of a comfort zone and being a person first and an office worker second.
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Being able to apply techniques and knowledge learned in my classes to real world scenarios.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Brackenridge Summer Research Fellow
May - August 2018 • Univ of Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked being able to discuss my research with people from all disciplines and also learn about what they were working on this summer. Everyone's project was so different from each other's and each was very interesting.
What I wish was different
I wish that there had been more workshops on how to present my research. We had a few but I still didn't feel fully prepared for my final presentation.
Advice
The more you put into your summer of research, the more you'll get out of it!
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
May - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I got a lot of hands on experience in a research lab with exposure to lots of cool, interesting techniques. I also had the opportunity to present my research twice as well as listen to talks given by other professionals in the field.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Language buddy
July - August 2018 • Univ of Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Nice working atmosphere
What I wish was different
None
Advice
None
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Undergraduate Clinical Data Research Assistant
June 2018 • Univ of Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The welcoming environment and steady flow of tasks. I feel like the work I am doing is both interesting and important.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
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Biology Research Intern
May - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed the fast paced rigor of the program. Also, the classroom sessions about MSTP programs and applying to Medical school were very informative.
What I wish was different
More independence and say in my project
Advice
Be sure to make relationships with your Primary Investigator (PI). This will be necessary for future recommendations and possibly future collaborations.
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Bioinformatics Research Intern
May - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The diverse interdisciplinary environment, the great city of Pittsburgh, and the wealth of resources withing the academic community.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer and that I knew about similar opportunities form NSF earlier in my college career
Advice
You get what you put into the experience, make the most, make connections early, and be yourself.
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First Year Mentor
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I really liked getting involved on campus when not a lot of students are on campus. I also loved meeting and working with the higher ups in the university. My absolute favorite part was welcoming all the new students and making Pitt's campus feel like home.
What I wish was different
It was a wonderful experience, I just wish they would've provided housing.
Advice
Get involved at your university!
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Research Fellow
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I really enjoyed learning more about my research area, and I figured out what I want to study in graduate school.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Admissions Counselor
May 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Interaction with students and families
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Learning about regenerative medicine
What I wish was different
Better connection with my mentor
Advice
Start reading literature about the research before you get to lab
