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University of Central Oklahoma

IT Technician

January 2020 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

Helping client! Freedom of work! Flexible work schedule!

What I wish was different

None

Advice

Communication with your team is very important
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Research Assistant

June - August 2020 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

Interact and work with different people on very interesting projects and learned some great skills.

What I wish was different

I wish it was not in the middle of a pandemic.

Advice

Be patient, put in the work, and don't be afraid of learning a new skill then put it to practice.
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Student Desk Lead

August 2017 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

The sense of family

What I wish was different

NA

Advice

Na
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Research asistant

January 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

I liked being able to work on my research whenever I was able to. This is really nice since my classes are at random times throughout the day, so I can get research done in between them.

What I wish was different

Maybe more time to work on my research project.

Advice

Definitely do it if you can, you get paid to do something really beneficial for your future as a engineer or whatever your degree is in.
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Upward Bound Math and Science RTA

June - July 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

The job was something new to me. I had not worked as a tutor before, but the program had really good students that helped me grow as a leader.

What I wish was different

I was working a 2nd job at the time, so I was not able to work as much as I would like.

Advice

Try new jobs! Sometimes, they can be one of the best decisions you make.
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STLR Student Researcher

May 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

I liked that I got to gain knowledge on researching and conducting my own social experiment.

What I wish was different

Having more time to research my topic.

Advice

Make sure to mange your time correctly. Research is fun, but can become hard to manage if time is not managed correctly.
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Orientation Leader

November 2018 - August 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

I love UCO. Katherine is a phenomenal advisor and an amazing woman.

What I wish was different

Attitude within work environment. Throwing people under the bus is not a good look

Advice

Ignore people who feel entitled.
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Call center

August 2017 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

Good coworkers

What I wish was different

Higher pay

Advice

Get to know your coworkers, and it will make the day go by faster
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New Broncho Orientation

May - August 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

I loved the experience of getting to know the campus better as well as helping incoming students feel welcomed into a new environment.

What I wish was different

Advice

Have fun! Don't be afraid to let loose and be yourself.
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Archive Intern

March 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

Getting To work with art and research. My coworkers, managers, and supervisors where all amazing.

What I wish was different

Advice

You will learn a lot!
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Lab assistant

June - July 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

Helped me understand gen chem 1 better! And get better discipline on lab habits like dressing appropriately, cleaning up, and helped improve my knowledge in that area.

What I wish was different

More hours! I enjoyed this position and would do it again.

Advice

Study more to help the kids and adhere to lab rules!
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Maintence

April 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

I like the staff. The student workers present a welcoming atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Be prepared to work hard, and play hard.
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Lab Clerical

June 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

Friendly work environment

What I wish was different

My main complaint would be the pay. It feels a bit low for the variety of responsibilities with this position.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions.
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IT Student Worker

May 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

Love my work environment and co workers.

What I wish was different

I do not care for the PayCom payment services.

Advice

There's lots of things to learn.
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Orientation Leader

May - August 2019 • Edmond, OK

What I liked

I really enjoyed getting to interact with new students and learning more about campus resources.

What I wish was different

Long nights and early mornings

Advice

Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Push and challenge yourself to grow in areas you’re uncomfortable with.
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