It was a bootcamp, so I got to learn a lot. I really liked the different workshops and community bonding activities.
What I wish was different
I wish that we had more time to develop independent projects using the machines that we trained on.
Advice
From this experience, I wish I was more open with different machines. I didn't realize towards the end that I liked certain machines that intimidated me at the beginning. I advise others to be open about learning as much as they can.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
July - August 2022 • Chestnut Hill, MA
What I liked
I liked that the hours were flexible - you could work however much and whenever you wanted as long as you finished the weekly tasks your supervising Professor assigned to you.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more chances to talk with other undergrad research assistants and compare experiences.
Advice
Communicate with your professor. Don’t be afraid to mention during weekly meetings if you got stuck on a problem, and around the three week mark if the research topic is not piquing your interest, tell that to the professor.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - August 2021 • Chestnut Hill, MA
What I liked
Good atmosphere and people, good facilities
What I wish was different
More supervision may have been helpful
Advice
Expect to be challenged and to do hands-on problem solving. Good fit for students studying physics and computer science.
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Research Assistant
June - August 2019 • Chestnut Hill, MA
What I liked
I liked the hands on experience and the ability to conduct research and analyze the results.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Physical Chemistry Researcher
June - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to get hands on experience in physical chemistry which is something I am considering specializing in during graduate school.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more oversight and direct interaction with the head of my lab group instead of just working with the graduate student.
Advice
Always chase down every opportunity. Don't just passively wait for something to fall in your lap. This goes for both finding career/internship/research opportunities and for when you actually land the job. There will be times where you have to choose between staying in and watching Netflix, or going out and attending that educational seminar or career/grad prep workshop. Always choose the unique opportunities.
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Teaching Fellow
September 2017 • Chestnut Hill, MA
What I liked
Free education. Cool city and environment.
What I wish was different
The department was more organized. More guidance for teaching.
Advice
More freedom with Master's programs can be good or bad depending on how you use that time. Don't fall into the trap of becoming unproductive.
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Psychologist Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Chestnut Hill, MA
What I liked
Loved being able to work on devising a novel study and learn more about developmental psychology research
