Oakland University

Summer Undergraduate Research Program Intern

May - July 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I was given the opportunity to do research in the field I am studying. By having a mentor in the field of Industrial and Systems Engineering, I was able to incorporate my studies in bioengineering with the work he has done. This allowed me to develop knowledge in both fields, as well as develop skills outside of a classroom setting.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have had more access to different resources and other labs, as opposed to a computer lab.

Advice

When doing research, you need to be committed and focused, but you also need to accept to possibility of failure. There may be many cases in which the simulation fails to work, or when the outcomes of an experiment are not consistent. Re-evaluate and make the necessary changes in order to continue forward with the research.

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Admissions Programming Assistant

April 2018 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

Flexibility, Supervisor Support, Customer Service

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Flexibility and Teamwork are critical tools to be successful!

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Student Assistant

September 2016 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I liked interacting with the student community My bosses, Jean Ann Miller and Roberta Hayden are amazing It was enough hours

What I wish was different

Some days were really slow, its hard on a Friday because there is no classes so the amount of students on campus is slim.

Advice

Make connections and get to know the student body.

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Student Employee

September 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

everything, the position was engaging and informative.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June - August 2019 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the hands on atmosphere and the general environment, which encouraged me to come up with my own solutions to the problems and really take responsibility for a project.

What I wish was different

I wish that I was able to converse with my PI on a slightly more frequent basis.

Advice

Learn as much as you can and write everything down, you never know when an observation will come in handy.

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Lab

October 2023 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

It’s more relaxed than expected

What I wish was different

Started early

Advice

Rea search is a great thing to help in med school

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Assistant Systems Administrator

January 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

Variety of tasks, very collegiate and accommodating workplace.

What I wish was different

Bit slow during non-peak times. It gets hard to keep focused when there is little or nothing to do.

Advice

Don't complain about the boring task of pulling tapes too much, as it isn't really that bad. :)

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Biomedical animator

April 2017 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I love the ability to choose my own hours and still work around my school schedule. It’s really flexible.

What I wish was different

Advice

Stay patient and be ready to correct and fix a lot of the work you will do over the course of the year.

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Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

Flexible hours

What I wish was different

Advice

Great experience, make the most of your time in lab to make lots of progress on your project.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - August 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I liked being able to create my own schedule as long as I met the required weekly hours discussed with my mentor. I also liked working on a single project all summer that contributed to a gap in current research that exists, it gave me a great sense of purpose.

What I wish was different

It is a little hard to only make $4,000 for the whole summer because I used the money I make during the summer as my spending money for the school year.

Advice

I would encourage anyone going into the science field to apply because a publication is a great addition to a resume and the flexibility this job has is very nice.

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admissions ambassador

May 2019 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

flexibility in hours

What I wish was different

more hours

Advice

it’s a great position to gain leadership skills

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Orientation Group Leader

April 2019 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I liked the welcomeness and fun that the job entailed. Moreover, the benefits such as free room and the community were incredible! It also allowed me to expand my personal network.

What I wish was different

I wish we would have been provided with a meal plan during the summer.

Advice

You have the opportunity to touch as many lives as you allow yourself, too. Do a job that lets you have an impact and that you love, not merely one that you feel you should be doing.

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bag drop

March 2016 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I loved interacting with the member and making lifelong connections with my coworkers.

What I wish was different

Nothing at all!

Advice

This job provided social skills as well as earning a solid money base to help support me throughout my school year.

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Research Assistant

May - September 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I learned a lot about transcription and translation and different experiments.

What I wish was different

Advice

Not to be too hard on yourself if experiments don’t work out the first time.

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Jr Systems Administrator

April - October 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

I liked the location, flexibility, working conditions, co-workers, and managers. The team had a very good vibe and everyone got along well. The office has a very nice view of the clock tower.

What I wish was different

The pay is very low compared to an internship but if you're not worried about money, this is for you!

Advice

Looks good on a resume but you will be doing help desk activities for the most part.

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Biology Laboratory Assistant

December 2016 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I loved learning new things and gaining applicable experience for a future career

What I wish was different

Less hours in the summer

Advice

You get out of it what you put into it

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Database Support Intern for Marketing Initiatives

January 2017 • Clinton Township, MI

What I liked

Taking part in the summer career camps, co-facilitating and planning for it. Beginning to plan fall events at the University Center Campus.

What I wish was different

A little more hands-on with branding and marketing campaigns.

Advice

Get a good night's sleep before long work days!

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Tutoring Intern

May - August 2018 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

Flexible with travelling, and an interesting and new experience.

What I wish was different

It became slightly tedious by the end.

Advice

Sometimes a backup job is just as good as the first choice.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - July 2018 • Rochester, MI

What I liked

I got the opportunity to learn how to properly conduct research in a laboratory setting.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure that you can learn as many skills as possible while in lab. Don't stick to just one area of research, branch out into everything that your lab does!

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Student Office Assistant

April 2016 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Utilize handshake, there's so many opportunities available through our university. Things you had no idea you would be interested in trying. Jobs you didn't know existed, professors seeking research assistance. There's so much resume-building potential, including chances to get involved both on and off campus.

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