I have a strong support system and opportunity to grow and learn daily.
What I wish was different
The distance from my house to work.
Advice
Treat every day like a new day and leave yesterday in the past.
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Special Education Aide
July 2019 • Perris, CA
What I liked
I enjoy getting to learn classroom management strategies from experienced teachers
What I wish was different
Be more confident in using my skills that apply to the classroom
Advice
Don’t be afraid of new job settings. You will learn a lot about yourself and gain new skill sets
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Student Intern
July 2019 • Riverside, CA
What I liked
The community was incredibly inclusive. We had meetings once a week with the Chief of Staff, where we got to talk once a week about the pros and cons of working in our departments. Additionally, as I worked in three different departments (Student Programs and Services, Leadership Innovation and Outreach, and Career Technical Education) the employees were extremely helpful, and worked with me if I ever got stuck on a project. I never felt out of place while working at RCOE. To this day, I'm still in contact with the connections I made over the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to stay for the full duration of the trip. I had to leave early to go back to school, but the program still had events while I was gone. I wish I could have enjoyed the experience more.
Advice
Network! Try and talk to as many people as you can. Learning about the work that RCOE does opened my mind to a world of possibilities. Being open to conversation is the best way to absorb the culture of a work environment.
