The variation of the job every day, always having new tasks to do.
What I wish was different
Having really early or really late hours, but that’s manageable with the summer being less busy academically.
Advice
There’s quite a bit of heavy lifting, so be prepared.
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Research Assistant
June - August 2019 • Sherman, TX
What I liked
Coworkers and inquisitive environment
What I wish was different
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask questions or not know something.
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Grant Writer
July - August 2019 • Sherman, TX
What I liked
The environment I was placed into was super cordial and friendly.
What I wish was different
There should have been a longer workshop than just 2 days.
Advice
Grant Writing is more pervasive and necessary than people think it is.
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Summer Research Student
May - August 2017 • Sherman, TX
What I liked
I am constantly challenged and have opportunities to improve myself.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time
Advice
Ask lots of questions!
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Research
June - July 2019 • Sherman, TX
What I liked
I like being about to go at my own pace. Different types of research projects have their own set deadlines but as for Math Research it is all about learning different types of algorithms and implementing in various examples to see whether or not the algorithm is working the way it should be.
What I wish was different
If anything I wish I would have been able to complete the research project.
Advice
Make the most out of it. Sometimes you have very productive days and other times they are very slow and frustrating but at the end of the day you end up getting the result you need that moves you on to the next step.
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Researcher
June - August 2019 • Sherman, TX
What I liked
I loved getting to work in the animal lab and learn about cell culture and the techniques involved with cellular biology.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open to failure - you learn to use mistakes as learning opportunities in lab and you'll succeed.
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Community Art Intern (FocalPoint project)
May - September 2019 • Sherman, TX
What I liked
I loved interacting with a bunch of different nonprofits and groups here in Sherman and working together towards a better vision of our town. The people was my favorite part, and I felt like I was doing something useful.
What I wish was different
Sometimes we had a bit of dead space between assignments, and I wish we had more work to do.
Advice
Seek out work that interests you, and find your own ways to become more useful if it's not being given to you.
