I enjoyed being able to experience what a lab was really like and conducting actual research
What I wish was different
I wish my schedule was a little more secure
Advice
I would give the advice of just go out there and learn from whatever Job you can.
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Student Assistant
April 2018 • Davis, CA
What I liked
Very Friendly work environment with lots of professional development opportunities.
What I wish was different
Many student assistants only stay for a short period before moving onto internships that better align with their future career choices.
Advice
Learn to manage your time effectively
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research assistant
October 2018 • Davis, CA
What I liked
Conveniently located on campus and very flexible hours
What I wish was different
Higher wage because being a student in Davis is expensive
Advice
communicate with your boss and you will gain a lot of insight to the world of research
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Undergraduate Researcher
February 2017 - August 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
This job helped my develop my skills as a researcher that I am now carrying with me through the first year and on in my PhD.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Try new things, I never thought I would be interested in eye research, however it is something that I thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely do again.
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Summer Research Fellow
June - August 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
The planning of events and the whole program was really good. The professors were engaging and supportive.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Researcher
July 2018 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the freedom to work on things that interested me. I also enjoyed the project aspect of the experience and being able to work independently to deliver results on a project to my PI.
What I wish was different
Advice
Being able to work independently and learn new things on the fly is very important. For me, it was necessary to be proactive and learn things on my own in order to be successful and deliver the project.
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Publications Assistant
August 2017 - June 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed collaborating with a group of marketing professionals and learned useful skills that helped me earn a full-time position in higher education marketing.
What I wish was different
I don't wish my experience had been different.
Advice
One piece of advice I'd give to undergraduate students working in a field they want to pursue after graduation is to network and build strong connections with their coworkers and supervisors. Go above and beyond your job duties and always ask questions and try to learn as much as possible. By building a solid relationship with your current coworkers, they can recommend you to other professionals they know and help you with the job search.
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UE Assistant
May 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I like that I am able to work directly with UC Davis' accounting system (Kuali Financial System) because it is an entirely different experience than what I am normally used to.
What I wish was different
I wish that I was given more opportunities to work with Kuali Financial System in depth rather than remaining on a surface level.
Advice
It's gr8
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Research assistant
January 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I was learning so many new things that were directly useful for my future career plans.
What I wish was different
That I was paid.
Advice
Don't be afraid to apply for an internship. You might think you're unqualified or think you won't get it but it is still important to try and you might end up pleasantly surprised.
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Swim Instructor
June - September 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I really enjoyed my experience working with campus rec because while they maintained a high level of professionalism, everyone is one big family. The job was memorable, teaching young kids to swim, which swimming has been a huge part of my life ever since I was born, so everything was very fulfilling. I looked forward to coming to the pool every morning, despite how early it was.
What I wish was different
I guess the only thing that I wish I could change is that they had continued lessons into the fall season. I think it's very important to provide experiences, such as learning to swim, to help the local community grow together and expand beyond their means. Who better to help them do that than college students doing the same things in their own lives!
Advice
Always treat people with dignity. I taught a private lessons to a few moms who never learned to swim and they would always express how ashamed they were for not being able to swim while their children were so easily able to pick it up. No one should be ashamed of themselves because they can't do something someone else can, there's always going to be something you can't do but someone else can.
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
All of the student researchers were assigned research mentors based not only on research interests, but also academic goals.
What I wish was different
I wish the program could have started a little earlier.
Advice
I would tell students to be very open about the idea of conducted research that is outside their field of expertise because it allows you to gain a broader knowledge base.
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Junior Specialist
August 2018 • Davis, CA
What I liked
Great transition for Graduate school.
What I wish was different
Consistency and more lab options.
Advice
Hard work but worth while.
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Orientation Leader
March - June 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed interacting with students the most. Although we only had a short period of time together we were still able to form strong bonds with one another.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked in Orientation longer, I had a lot of fun.
Advice
Make sure you use your time management skills. Time management on this job is very important because we have to follow a strict schedule.
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Data Science Intern
September 2017 • Davis, CA
What I liked
The work environment, and the ability to try various methods in solving different problems.
What I wish was different
None.
Advice
You need to be driven to research and find opportunities for yourself.
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Student Assitant
June 2018 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I liked that I had a job to keep me busy and help me earn money throughout the summer
What I wish was different
I wish I could learn more things which are applicable to a career after graduation.
Advice
N/a
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Research Lab Assistant
April 2017 - August 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I liked my coworkers and boss. They were all friendly and helpful when I needed it. The work environment was pleasant, and I enjoyed going to work. I also liked that school was a priority to work, so there was less pressure.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
One piece of advice I have to share about this experience is to get into research your Junior Year so that it'll help you gain experience before graduating.
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Actuarial Assistant Intern
June 2017 - September 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
Consistent and clear duties with nice co workers and supervisors. they made it very clear that they put my studies over work when it came to things like exams or projects.
What I wish was different
I wish I could stay longer, but the position was just for students and I graduated
Advice
be consistent and always ask for help.
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Junior specialist
January 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
Constantly learning and building skills for my career
What I wish was different
Advice
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Lab Intern
June 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed being in a research lab, and being able to go in the field to collect data. Also, meeting like-minded individuals that share a passion for research and learning was awesome. I also enjoyed being paid for my work.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been in the field more collecting data, but my summer classes got in the way.
Advice
I would recommend that everyone try to get involved with undergraduate research so that they gain experience and also test whether the field they are studying is really what they want to do.
