I still work in the Campus Mail but I now work on the departmental side, I used to work at the Ferguson with the student packaging and mail program.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a career ladder in this department.
Advice
It is always a good idea to research and find out what your school offers as far as career choices and opportunities to grow in aspects like; how to sit through interviews, what to wear and what not to wear and most importantly how to gain confidence and realize that you are good enough for that position.
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Desk Assistant
January 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
The hours.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don’t quit a job that lets you study while you’re there.
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Research Assistant
August 2021 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I enjoyed getting hands-on experience in doing research because I was not sure what it would be like
What I wish was different
I wish I had more to do with recruiting.
Advice
If your becoming a research assistant, prepare for the unknown. Doing research is nothing like I expected.
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Parent Ambassador
October 2020 - August 2021 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
It was an amazing opportunity to develop leadership skills and meet new people
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
take a chance and jump outside your comfort zone
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Research Assistant
May 2021 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I liked the flexible hours
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Study hard in the beginning and the rest will be easy
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Tutor
May 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
Wonderful atmosphere.
What I wish was different
More hours.
Advice
Stay positive !
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Portuguese Language Trainer
January - May 2020 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
My students were well dedicated, and my supervisors were always helpful.
What I wish was different
I wish I had contact with previous Portuguese language trainers.
Advice
Teach your students to love the culture associated with the language, and encourage them to fully speak Portuguese during class.
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JECTF Intern
August - December 2020 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I like that I was offered the opportunity to learn how evidence is retrieved and stored.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had more learning experience in the lab.
Advice
Do not think that deleting something on your computer means it is gone forever. People are trained to retrieve it.
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Experiential Learning Intern
August 2018 - May 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
My supervisor is amazing! Ms. Pamela Derrick! I still visit her and talk with her and she is helping me with my process to get into Graduate School
What I wish was different
Nothing! I loved it!
Advice
Learn everything you can! Ms. Derrick has so much knowledge! Listen to every word!!!
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Undergraduate Researcher
March 2020 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
Liked working on a real engineering problem, working to model and design an experiment
What I wish was different
More structure and organization
Advice
Staying organized from the beginning benefits everyone
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Student Athletic Training Intern
June - July 2020 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
Enjoyed the experience
What I wish was different
I wish I could have done it in the summer of 2019 so that I did not have COVID restrictions.
Advice
Get out there and network with other people! You never know how they can help you in the future!
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I liked the hours, my professor, the research I did, the grad students, PhD students and undergrads,
What I wish was different
Nothing it was great I learned a lot met a lot of people and made connections.
Advice
Do research so that you can prove to yourself how independent you actually are.
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Avanti
May - August 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I loved working with students and families by assisting them through the orientation. Helping set incoming students up for success.
What I wish was different
Honestly, nothing! The summer went by smoothly and I couldn't ask to be at a better place.
Advice
To enjoy every minute of being an orientation leader. Make connections with different campus partners, spend time with your team as much as you can, and just live in the moment.
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Director of Inclusion and Outreach
August 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I liked that I could connect with organizations
What I wish was different
I wish the students would use our resources more often
Advice
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Psychology Research Assistant
May 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
Getting experience that is relevant to the field I want to go into!
What I wish was different
Sometimes scheduling is a pain but I didn't have too many issues over the summer.
Advice
Labs are a great way to get involved in research on campus and there is always someone looking for undergrad RAs.
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Center for Instructional Technology student worker
March 2017 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
The work environment
What I wish was different
More responsibility
Advice
Great for students who need a job
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Student Coordinator
August 2018 - September 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to spend a summer in Tuscaloosa helping lead the team of parent ambassadors as they led parents and families through Bama Bound. I gained experience in leadership, communication, and time management throughout the year long commitment.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known more of what the job would entail through a better realistic job preview.
Advice
I would say any experience is helpful even if you don’t plan on pursuing that field or career. Even though I won’t be going into higher education, I still learned valuable skills.
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Orientation Leader
October 2018 - September 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I really enjoyed getting to talk about our school and taking people on tours. It was also fun getting to know my teammates and our professional staff members.
What I wish was different
I wish we could have organized the orientation process a bit more. Some parts seemed to drag where others were fast paced and could get confusing.
Advice
I would say enjoy all the time you spend with the team. You can only be on the team once, so live that time to the fullest!
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Student Assistant
May - August 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
The fast paced environment brought excitement to each day.
What I wish was different
A higher pay rate would have been wonderful.
Advice
You must be able to talk to people. Public speaking and constant interaction was a big part of the job.
