Good working environment, great and kind bosses, the ability to meet more students, and learn about the various industries our clients were in.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Intern
June - September 2020 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I loved collaborating with others that share a passion for sustainability.
What I wish was different
I wish we were able to be in-person to engage with the resources of a sustainable lifestyle.
Advice
I say be open to learn and adapt to other tasks along the course of the internship.
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Business Services Specialist
June 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Good community with the housing department, work load is not too bad, and there are many benefits received during the summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
Take the opportunity if it is an option for you because their are amazing benefits for student workers.
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Research Assistant
June 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I liked the personal connection I was able to build with the professor I worked with
What I wish was different
Not Applicable
Advice
Networking is super important. Its what helped me get this position
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Orientation Leader
February - September 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I got to work and become close with a diverse group and help freshmen integrate into the Santa Clara Community.
What I wish was different
There doesn't need to be a social.
Advice
Be prepared to work long hours.
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Global Social Benefit Fellow
June 2018 • Kampala, Uganda
What I liked
Being able to travel and work with people from different cultures and backgrounds
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Apply to programs even if you're not sure!
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Independent Research
June - September 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to research a topic that was interesting for me. I was interested spending the time looking for information and getting solutions to the problem that I was trying to solve.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have had more time to meet with my advisor as it would have helped me more in my research.
Advice
Spend as much time as you can working on your research as that will allow you to produce the best possible research and give you the most from the research.
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Marketing Intern
June - August 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Close to home.
What I wish was different
Wish it was higher paying
Advice
Start finding an internship earlier.
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Economic Research Assistant
May 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Remote and independent work
What I wish was different
More structure
Advice
Get started early
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Digital Publishing Intern
May 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Great place to learn and grow in areas pertaining to your field of interest.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
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Sports Marketing intern
June 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I really liked the flexible hours they offered with the internship. There were many different opportunities to learn more jobs and work with different people which was great experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Forge Garden Intern
June - September 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Great working environment and very flexible hours. Lots of personal devolopmnet.
What I wish was different
The ability to work more hours, not just part time.
Advice
If you are going to have a part-time job over the summer have something else going on as well.
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Computer Science Research Intern
June - September 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Doing research under Professor Navid Shaghaghi who challenged us to complete projects with limited assistance.
What I wish was different
I have no complaints!
Advice
I highly recommend doing research with a professor over summer if you do not or cannot do an internship.
got more expeniece for working in an office and financial services field
applied what I learned in the classroom to real life
What I wish was different
hold more activities in the office to have a good balance for work and fun
Advice
summer is a good time to take a look at your interested field and try it out
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Research experience with a professor I knew related to my major - chemistry. Got to experience being in the lab for longer periods of time.
What I wish was different
How the money I got from the school was handled.
Advice
If you're worried about summer opportunities talk to your professors!
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Research Assistant
June - September 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Flexible work schedule and opportunity to work independently
What I wish was different
More structured work plan and expectations
Advice
Good opportunity to learn new skills
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Orientation Leader
March - September 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
An amazingly unique opportunity in which I gained work experience in addition to growing immensely on a personal level. Working on campus with an amazing group of peers, while also getting to serve my community and learn more about the many resources available at SCU. Getting to know first years and their parents while helping them with the large transition from high school to college.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
This experience can be overwhelming but there is nothing more rewarding than seeing that you made an incredible difference in at least one persons life.
