University of Virginia

Virtual Student Instructor

May - July 2020 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

It was virtual so it was very convenient

What I wish was different

We had a set time for our individual classes (2-5pm every weekdays) which was not very flexible

Advice

The time commitment is pretty large but the workload is pretty reasonable

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Academic Research Assistant

August 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

I love the subject matter- our research focuses on customer segments and sustainable commerce

What I wish was different

More clients and creative opportunities

Advice

I would highly recommend doing research! Such a great way to learn from a professor in a different setting and get really great experience.

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Athletic Trainer Intern

August 2019 - May 2020 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

Great sports medicine staff and great team experience! Gained a lot of experience and created a larger professional network!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Assistant

April - July 2020 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

I appreciated meeting with my lab weekly over zoom to continue the work we had been doing in the spring semester. I enjoyed organizing data and analyzing the qualitative data sets for team review.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Instructor

July - August 2020 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

I was able to develop curriculum and engage students in material I am passionate about.

What I wish was different

The project was not well advertised, so student enrollment was low.

Advice

Students will engage most passionately with material you are most passionate about!

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Engineering Camp Counselor

June - July 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

Making connections and supporting 1st year students

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be open and honest to help the next generation of UVA students

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Summer research student

July 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

Being able to get paid through a grant for something I would have done for free anyways

What I wish was different

Higher grant value

Advice

It’s very valuable getting research experience in the summer

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Chemical Research Engineer

October 2018 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

Support from my faculty advisor and graduate students. Learned to operate in an academic lab.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gone into the summer with a better idea of what my research needed to look like.

Advice

You get out of research at the university what you out in.

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Student worker

June - August 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

Alderman library. Flexible hours.

What I wish was different

Could be monotonous

Advice

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Biology Research Intern

May - August 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

Flexibility

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Go in with a plan

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Meriwether Lewis Institute for Citizen Leadership

May 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

This program was an amazing opportunity, overall. It truly gives students the resources that they need to build the connections and skills necessary to carry on two more years of meaningful engagement at the University.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Medical Research Scientist

January 2018 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

Independently continuing my projects was rewarding and productive.

What I wish was different

Higher pay, which is basically impossible and shouldn't be expected in this field.

Advice

It takes less than a year to check the "research" box on your resume, but it takes more than a life time to save lives with your research findings.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

I was given the tools necessary to collect and analyze data.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more time.

Advice

Self-motivation is key. It is easy to slip through the cracks, so come in with a goal in mind every day and be proactive.

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Research Assistant

August 2018 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

I really liked my mentor, the other students in my lab, and the project I was working on.

What I wish was different

The nature of my project made the hours a little inflexible, but from what I understand a lot of the other projects had super flexible hours.

Advice

Research is something you can do year round, especially if it's not for credit, so it's okay to start reaching out to professors whenever you want. Also, keep reaching out to professors if you want to do research and don't be discouraged if they don't email back. It took me a year of looking to get this research position.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

I liked doing the research and learning lab skills

What I wish was different

It was very short notice so I had to work another job outside of labwork in order to pay rent so it would be nice to try to get a grant for next summer.

Advice

Don't overload yourself because it's very easy to get sucked into everything you need to do.

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conference assistant

May 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

I enjoyed meeting a diverse staff of students that I would not have otherwise met. I am still friends with some of my coworkers. The professional staff is very friendly. It also gave us an opportunity to see the inner workings of Housing and Residence Life.

What I wish was different

I wish we had worked more or that I took a summer class. The amount of hours that we got each week varied between 20 to 40 hours on two very busy weeks. I wanted to be more productive at times.

Advice

I think it is crucial to come into this job with a positive attitude as it can be a long 10 weeks at times, but in general, have fun.

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Green Athletics Intern

June - August 2019 • Charlottesville, VA

What I liked

I liked being at UVA because I am familiar with how things work here. Also, the people in the Office for Sustainability were very welcoming and eager to answer my numerous questions.