Communication skills are an essential part of the role.
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Summer Crew
May - August 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
It was a good community, and helped me learn more about what happens behind the scenes on campus.
What I wish was different
I wish that things had been more organized from the start, as I feel we could've accomplished more if the different groups had been more communicative and had planned what they would need to do over the summer, along with a schedule of what to do and when.
Advice
I would recommend everyone try to get involved with the campus itself like this. Not like DAs where people think you are connected to everything, but where you actually have to make decisions and contribute to the condition of the university.
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Biology Laboratory Assistant
August - December 2020 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
It was a wonderful leadership opportunity.
What I wish was different
I wish I was better prepared but COVID cause a lot of problems in preparing TAs.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask the professor questions.
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Front Desk Receptionist
July 2020 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
I loved! People very nice
What I wish was different
I wish they could pay me a little better
Advice
Make sure to pick your friends shift when they need!
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Student Assistant
January 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
I love the people I work with and the work environment.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more work to do at times.
Advice
It is a minimum wage job, but that does not mean it is a minimum effort job. Working in the GFCB Dean's office hold's a high standard. Even though it is not always busy, you have to work hard to prove your worth.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May 2018 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
I enjoy the specific research area I am working in. I feel valued in my lab as well, and I have learned more by working in my lab than in any one class I have ever taken.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Research - and any job for that matter - requires diligent time management, especially as a college student. I advise maintaining a healthy balance of work and student responsibilities.
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Setup Crew
April 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
Fun job with easy pay.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Athletic Trainer Intern
May - July 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
I liked being around athletes everyday helping them recover from injury.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would’ve stayed busy more. Since it was in the summer time there wasn’t a lot of athletes coming in and out.
Advice
Take it all in and try to learn as much as you can from the people you are working under.
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Student worker
July 2017 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
The people who I work with
What I wish was different
Higher wages
Advice
Working with people you like make the day much more enjoyable
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Peer mentor
September 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
The work environment
What I wish was different
The work load
Advice
Mange you’re time wisely
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Dorm Desk clerk
May - August 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
On campus and close from where I live
What I wish was different
Nothing. I liked everything
Advice
if was a good job. Not a havy job, good to relax and make money
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Admissions Ambassador
May - August 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
I liked walking around campus and showing prospective students WKU.
What I wish was different
The bus tours would have definitely helped over the summer because it was incredibly hot and very dangerous to be outside for the time periods we were giving tours.
Advice
Share your personal experiences with upcoming students.
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Public Health intern
June - July 2019 • Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
What I liked
It was an amazing experience. I was able to interact with culture and life outside of what I knew and it really gave me confirmation on my future career goals.
What I wish was different
Probably it would be nice to have a smaller group than what I went with. Other than that it was an amazing experience.
Advice
You have to leave your preconceived notions of what you think you're going to see and experience.
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Social Media Intern
September 2017 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
I absolutely love the people I work with. My boss and coworkers are always supportive and focused on bettering themselves and others.
What I wish was different
Advice
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GIS Intern
May 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
Working with information I found interesting and utilizing cartographic skills for a useful end product. It was my first office job, which is a great experience. I had a lot of independent working time, as opposed to being micromanaged. Also, since it was on campus, I could continue working and learning through the school year.
What I wish was different
I wish my office had windows.
Advice
While I never thought I would want to work with buildings, this experience showed me that the behind-the-scenes work is not always what you expect. I would advise those applying for internships to keep an open mind for the kind of work they might do, because you might find a passion or interest you didn't know you had. At the very least, you will have new knowledge in a field.
