Lamar University

Research Experience for Undergraduates

June - August 2019 • Lamar University, TX

What I liked

It was an amazing research experience. My faculty advisor for my assigned project worked with our team and didn’t just supervise.

What I wish was different

It needed to be organized before students arrived on campus. Housing and getting our meal plan was more complicated than it needed to be

Advice

Apply to a Research Experience for Undergraduates! I learned so much in the span of three months, and I definitely plan to apply to different ones this summer!

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Lab assistant

August 2020 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

Great bosses and as a student they made sure to allow space for my own studies as I conducted research and took class

What I wish was different

More hours would have been better

Advice

Make sure you're always prepared well ahead of time. And get the small stuff out of the way first

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Building Attendant

October 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

It is a very easy, simple job.

What I wish was different

Advice

It is a very easy job.

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Student Worker

June - December 2020 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

Working as a student worker on campus is a great opportunity to meet more people on campus. It is also great because you are already on campus for classes so it is very convenient.

What I wish was different

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Welcome Center

June 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

Everything!

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

DO IT! It is worth it and so much fun!

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ASL Tutor

January - December 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed the flexible hours and decent pay.

What I wish was different

Advice

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LU Strong Intern

May 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

I liked how close nit everyone is. We all got along well and were able to do our jobs effectively and help our students.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I couldn't have asked for a better internship.

Advice

Keep your mind clear, and remember everyday is a new day to make a change in someone else life.

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Writing Center Consultant

August 2018 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed working with diverse students with different majors, perspectives, cultures, etc. I loved helping students with their writing. It was enlightening to work through the writing process in a variety of forms, such as essays (descriptive, narrative, I enjoyed working with diverse students, with different majors and perspectives and from different cultures and backgrounds. I loved helping students with their writing. It was enlightening to work through the writing process in a variety of assigned forms, such as essays (informative, argumentative, descriptive, narrative, etc.) and other writing assignments. It was nice to explore so many ideas, and it was fulfilling to help and guide students toward completing meaningful projects.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more training/workshops that address how student workers (and future educators) like myself can better work with students with learning disabilities.

Advice

Students react to criticism differently, and it’s meaningful to approach different students in different ways with different teaching techniques, so they can learn and grow in a more effective way.

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Machine Learning Research Intern

June - August 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed getting hands on with the things that interested me the most, and working at my own pace with the help of someone available nearby.

What I wish was different

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Lamar University, TX

What I liked

I was able to work in most of it at home with weekly goals. I spent 2 days gathering the data and the rest of the time was preparing for it or processing it.

What I wish was different

That it would not have affected my pay schedule for my job at the university.

Advice

Make sure that you know the personality of your mentor and can adapt to it.

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Student Orientation Coordinator

September 2017 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

Freedom to lead, innovative ideas, busy days, fun activities

What I wish was different

More orientation days!

Advice

Be ready for crazy fun, fast-passed days.

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Student

June - July 2019 • Amman, Amman Governorate

What I liked

Lots of opportunities. Close connection to professors. New facilities.

What I wish was different

More campus shops and restaurants.

Advice

It’s a great school for pre-professional or future grad school students.

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Graphic Design Intern

June 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

I loved being able to exercise my creative skills and strengthening the fluidity of my work flow.

What I wish was different

I'm more of an illustrator than a designer, so I wish I had more opportunities to incorporate illustrative elements into the designs that I make.

Advice

My one piece of advice would be to always communicate with the people you're working with. Don't be shy, the Rec Sports staff are amazing and so supportive!

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Undergraduate Researcher

March 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

The experiments I get to perform, the unique experience of this Alzheimer’s research, and the in-depth knowledge of the disease.

What I wish was different

Nothing besides the fact that we didn’t get to start our actual studies earlier because of laboratory room transition.

Advice

It is a very great experience, I encourage more students to reach out to professors and join in a research team because it is a very interesting experience.

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student assistant

June 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

It is on campus

What I wish was different

I liked everything about the job

Advice

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Water Safety Instructor

May 2018 • Lamar University, TX

What I liked

Very Organized and Structured Enjoyable environment

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Great Experience and worked with schedule very well.

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Teacher Candidate

October - November 2018 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

I liked the location.

What I wish was different

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Undergraduate Researcher

February 2018 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

My mentors, and research team. the advice and companionship between all of us helped me to choose my major(since I changed majors), and also narrow down my career choice for after college. I didn't think I was good enough to make it through my bachelor's, but now with their support I'm considering graduate school, Master's and PhD, and will start applying next semester/ year.

What I wish was different

I wish their was more funding for undergraduate research and more resources on campus, like lab equipment etc.

Advice

For people who suffer with learning disabilities, undergraduate research and more specifically collaborative work, help not only with your academics, but also to understand the practical sense of the work associated with real world situations. This connection allows you to become more self-confident in yourself, and also more confident in working with a team. It allows you to understand that there will be failures before success. With every failure comes a great success, and we live in a generation that doesn't understand that it is okay to fail. If there was more collaborative studies instead of competitive studies, every person would succeed because each person can use the way they learn, and the way they think to solve more problems and effectively help in team situations. Not only do you get a new perspective on solving problems, you also are able to help and understand others.

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Clinical Teacher

August 2018 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

I am in a classroom daily, taking vital teaching experience.

What I wish was different

I wish i was getting paid.

Advice

Be flexible because things happen that are out of your control. Be patient.

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Peer Advisor

June - August 2018 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

Interacting with and advising new students to kickstart their Lamar experience

What I wish was different

More organization within the job description

Advice

It is what you make it. I enjoyed this job because I enjoy investing in others and getting to know my coworkers, but if that's not your style, I don't think it'd be an enjoyable position.

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