I liked working with other Mudd students and Mudd professors. The CS department also made efforts to make sure we were having fun. We had decorating contests and trips we could go on.
What I wish was different
I wish the position had a little more structure/guidance.
Advice
It was intimidating at first, but it taught me how to learn a new programming language all by myself. So the piece of advice would be to not be afraid to try new or unfamiliar things!
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Propeller-Driven Airplane Mechanic
June - August 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
I loved working closely with Professor Harris in the lab setting and working at the airport. It was awesome to be immersed fully in aviation.
What I wish was different
We had some issues with a co-worker that struggles learning the tools of the trade, but other than that it was great.
Advice
It is so worth it to pursue your interests, even if they lie on the fringe of you institution
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Biochemistry Intern
May - August 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
Gaining wet lab experience, working through problems
What I wish was different
Difficult to socialize with peers because they all knew each other outside of the lab
Advice
Research has a lot of frustration, but when things go well it is a great feeling.
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Engineering Student Researcher
May - July 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
Working alongside fellow Mudders in a research environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - July 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
Getting exposed to new topics and getting research experience.
What I wish was different
It was not as hot in California.
Advice
Research can give you a lot of flexibility with things you want to explore.
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Researcher
May 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
Very open ended problem. Supportive faculty and team. Overall a great experience.
What I wish was different
Not much to be honest. At times, a bit more structure but I generally appreciated the open ended nature of it.
Advice
On campus research is a great way to build experience and work with faculty.
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CS Summer Staff
May - August 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
Working with Prof Dodds was awesome! A lot of freedom to spend your time learning and doing what you think would benefit the department.
What I wish was different
Advice
Pitch your weird ideas, there's probably something good there and Dodds will help you find it.
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Head Mentor
June - September 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
I liked being involved on campus and getting to meet people.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been clearer communication within my department.
Advice
It’s a good idea to set clear boundaries when you work in a student affairs job.
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Biology Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
I loved having the chance to conduct independent biological field research and feel that I greatly benefited from one-on-one time with my research advisor concerning procedure design, data analysis, and result presentation.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Student
May - July 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
Getting airplane work experience
What I wish was different
A/C in the hanger
Advice
Be ready to get down and dirty
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Researcher
May - July 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Talk to professors early on to find out what their research looks like
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Student Employee
May 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
It was not too difficult.
What I wish was different
The tasks could have been a little more exciting.
Advice
Sometimes doing a job is something right.
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Researcher
May - July 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
I liked being part of a lab research team
What I wish was different
I wish Mudd wasn't in LA
Advice
Make sure you have planned activities on the weekend as the campus is dead.
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Software Engineer
June - September 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
We were give projects to do, and it was our responsibility to find out how to get to our end goal. I was able to research new technologies I had been interested in for the longest time, but never had the chance to pick up because of other time constraints.
What I wish was different
There were times we would complete a task, however, since the Professor we completed it for wasn't available, we wouldn't receive feedback or be able to update anything until days later. This halted productivity, since the completed task wasn't the exact thing the professor wanted.
Advice
My biggest piece of advice is to collaborate with your colleagues. There were many times a colleague would get stuck on a problem for days, and it could've been resolved by asking someone else who may have had the information or links to resources they were looking for. This can go for any type of job though, not just my specific experience.
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Researcher
May - July 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the job, I could make my own hours, which allowed me to take classes at the same time. I also liked that I got to stay on campus with my friends.
What I wish was different
I wish that we had been a little more organized in our goals and techniques.
Advice
If you are comfortable keeping your own schedule and taking ownership of a research project, then this would be a good opportunity for you.
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Computer Science Researcher
May - July 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
The amazing, inquisitive community--interdisciplinary and diverse in views. It challenged my intellect and my love for others and their various perspectives!
What I wish was different
That I had been more open to God's calling for me, and less caught up in my own self, so I could witness better to these people. But I wouldn't trade much of the experience for the world!
Advice
Be prepared to be challenged! Fight for thought, struggle through questions, and open your ears, so you can learn to love every person, every perspective, and every impossible question.
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Research Intern
May - August 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
Very collaborative work environment. Lots of opportunities to learn about different CS fields.
What I wish was different
Ask research adviser for advice more often.
Advice
Definitely a good opportunity for underclassmen at Mudd.
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Engman Research Fellow
May 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
I liked learning about sterile culture and dissecting rat tails and rabbit eyes. As well as being able to run my experiments independently.
What I wish was different
I wish that we had more sterile hoods for this large lab team. I also would've liked a little more structure or scheduling.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions about logistics early and really try and get a deep understanding of the background and what drives the project forward.
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Research
June - August 2019 • Claremont, CA
What I liked
Flexible hours, tight-knit department, guidance from faculty, personalized mentorship, utilizing various skills in programming, quantum physics, mathematics, and optics.
What I wish was different
I wish I connected more with other teams' research projects. I didn't really know what they were working on.
Advice
Be prepared to communicate in a team and have patience with unexpected problems that arise in your project.
