Start early and keep going even if you are starting to get burned out.
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Staff Writer
April 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The experience
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
I think it is best to research what you will write about it.
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reservation assistant
May 2019 • North Miami Beach, FL
What I liked
It opened the door to new opportunities and it gave me the chance to do everything in one place.
What I wish was different
I wish I would've had better training and responsibilities
Advice
be patient and don't take anything personally
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
March 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
It introduced me to different topics of interest in the optical imaging industry.
What I wish was different
I wish it was a paid position.
Advice
As a future biomedical engineer, it is important to get research experience because it teaches you about relevant topics in your field and you are able gain valuable technical skills.
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Office Assistant
May 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I was able to meet new people, gain skills and experiences, and be able to get some cash at the same time!
What I wish was different
Nothing really, it has been a great experience.
Advice
Be sure to be the best version of yourself that you can be especially when meeting new people.. you can make great connections!
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Research Laboratory Technician
May 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
EVERYTHING
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always commit 100000% and never allow your dreams to be crushed
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Undergraduate Researcher
April 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Research
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Do research
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Psychologist Research Assistant
June - September 2019 • Hollywood, FL
What I liked
I saw the process of a research and all the work that went into a study.
What I wish was different
I wish the experience had been more challenging and hands on.
Advice
Find an internship that you’re passionate about and that interests you.
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Humanities EDGE Cohort Recipient
August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
An intensive writing and research program which taught me about career options, writing workshops, mental health awareness, and more appreciation for the Arts and Humanities.
What I wish was different
Nothing I had a great time and gained a lot of experience.
Advice
If you have the opportunity to be a part of the cohort definitely do it! You will get great experience and meet new people, along with professors and advisors, along the way.
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Program Coordinator Intern
July - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The workers in the office were super friendly and helped me learn my way through the office. I also gained a lot of experience working with professors and using their computer software.
What I wish was different
I don't think anything could be different, my overall experience was excellent.
Advice
Work hard and you will succeed.
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Panther Camp Facilitator
January - August 2019 • Lake Placid, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open to it and you can grow a lot from it.
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Student Program Assistant
May 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I liked the flexibility between school and work. Work environment is great and supportive of my studies
What I wish was different
I wish I was given more opportunities to participate in program conversations since I played an active role in it
Advice
My advice would be to work together with supervisors and collaborate with other student assistants
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Behavioral Disorder Counselor
June - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The intensity of the work. Working with children and seeing improvements in behavior. Extremely rewarding. Having support through a leadership team of experts
What I wish was different
The pay needed to match the work and hours that were dispensed over the course of the program
Advice
Ask questions to make sure you are competent in the way of working with that population. It can only help
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It assistant
May 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I was able to get experience working in my field and doing hands on assignments working directly with management
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to work a lot more than I did because it really helped further my knowledge on industry.
Advice
I would advise to always be open to criticism and allow yourself to learn from every experience even if it does not pertain to you
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Digital Marketing Intern
May 2018 - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I loved that I learned a lot during my hours. I got to learn about video editing and team work.
What I wish was different
I wish I have had the opportunity to work more hours a week. As I only worked 15 to 20.
Advice
To always be willing to learn new things and take advantage of them.
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Marketing Intern
August 2019 • North Miami Beach, FL
What I liked
Learning about the different aspects of marketing from what I thought
What I wish was different
Love everything
Advice
Be a go getter
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Student Researcher
June - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Working on interesting projects while learning about the graduate process!
What I wish was different
I would have liked a more organized experience in which the graduate students and Professors I worked with were more ready for me and ready to work with me!
Advice
Be flexible! Although the research I assigned was not what I was expecting, my flexibility allowed me to really dig deep into my assigned work and helped me make gain the most out of my experience.
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Reu
May 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Very comfortable work environment.
What I wish was different
Nothing that I can think of
Advice
Stay on top of your work so that it doesn’t pile up.
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Peer Writing Mentor
July - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Working as a Peer Writing Mentor for the Humanities Edge Program was one of the most fun and fulfilling experiences I've had as an employee at FIU.
Helping students who are transferring from Miami Dade College to FIU is rewarding in itself, but helping them write about their family and who get them to this point was a personal joy of mine.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been longer honestly because there is so much to learn about FIU and our Humanities Programs.
Advice
Careers within Humanities and/or STEM are equally realistic goals and degrees to pursue at FIU.
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Marketing Assistant
May 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I really enjoyed the flexibility of the work schedule, considering its only 20 hours a week. Though my boss is incredibly understanding and gives me the liberty to clock in and out at my leisure so long as I complete my hours and work well! So I love that.
What I wish was different
I would like for me to have the option to work more than 20 hours a week
Advice
If you're a student, try your hardest to get an on-campus student job. I really don't think there is any part-time job better for a college student than one on-campus itself.
