Being an EFY Counselor changed my life. I loved the opportunity to work so closely with youth and teach them about choosing joy by living the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was able to incorporate my personal beliefs into my relationships with others and learn how to be a better teacher and mentor.
What I wish was different
I only wish I had received more weekly contracts. Since they had hired so many counselors they ended up only needing me for four weeks of the summer. I wish I had received more weeks of work.
Advice
I would recommend this summer job to any member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint who is looking to do some good service and strengthen their commitment to living a Christ-centered life. If you feel inadequate for the position, know that you aren’t alone and that you will receive so much help from others around you.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
So much fun working with families and kids all summer - coworkers were amazing and I loved living on site and in the mountains all summer,
What I wish was different
It was hard work with no breaks or days off for the entire summer. I wish I could have taken a vacation with my family or friends.
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Youth Counselor
June - July 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I loved working with youth as a counselor. It was super fun and a very different and unique summer job. I met a lot of people and have life long friends from it.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have spaced my working schedule out because you work a week at a time. I worked 5 weeks in a row, I really should have had a week off in the middle of those but it all worked out and I survived the tough work schedule.
Advice
Do it! It was very worth it and rewarding.
1
One person found this helpful
Efy
May - August 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
It was an amazing job. You got paid to see miracles and have fun!
What I wish was different
Nothing besides it was pretty exhausting but that is how it is supposed to be.
Advice
If you want to help people, especially youth, DO THIS JOB!
1
One person found this helpful
Math Tutor
May 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I enjoy working with students and helping them discover mathematics. It's really exciting to watch students discover the correct answers for themselves, and gain new abilities to solve problems.
What I wish was different
I wish I had focused on developing new teaching strategies throughout the summer.
Advice
A math tutor's focus should not be on showing how to arrive at the right answer. Instead, mathematics teaching focuses on helping students develop reasoning abilities, which they use to get to the right answer. Arriving at the correct answer is not as important as learning how to get there.
1
One person found this helpful
Graphic Designer
March 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Fun environment and got a chance to do what I love
What I wish was different
More projects available.
Advice
Be engaged and go above and beyond to market your abilities.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Office Specialist
January 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Great coworkers
What I wish was different
I wish that there had been more things to do, or that we were allowed to do homework or other things when the office was a ghost town.
Advice
Find things to do to make any job experience enjoyable.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Social Science Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Super nice to have such flexible hours and to choose when I worked!
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Do research! It’s awesome experience and a great way to get to know the professors!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Accounting Clerk
February 2017 • Provo, UT
What I liked
My coworkers
What I wish was different
I wish I could have the chance to learn different things
