Brigham Young University

EFY Youth counselor

June - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I liked the chance to share my experiences and help youth have meaningful experiences of their own

What I wish was different

I wish it could've lasted longer than just the summer

Advice

Be prepared to work a lot more than 40 hours a week

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Especially For Youth Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I loved travelling all summer and meeting so many new people! I also loved being able to share the Gospel with youth and helping them to come closer to Jesus Christ.

What I wish was different

The only thing I would wish was different has already changed! EFY is now turning into For Strength of Youth, where counselors are volunteers, and the program is accessible to all youth in the United States and Canada. It is going to be amazing!

Advice

Volunteer to be a For Strength of Youth Counselor! The experience is well worth your time and is so rewarding. It was the perfect job for me.

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Summer Research Intern

June - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I learned a lot from the professors I was working with as mentors, the graduate students in the lab, and other fellow research assistants. I was also exposed to different types of psychology fields and that helped me to get a better sense of which field I'm interested in.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

It was a good opportunity to help youth and be a support for them.

What I wish was different

There was very little free time, which made doing the job all summer long very stressful.

Advice

be prepared to run on little sleep. But overall, have fun!

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Research Assistant

October 2017 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Getting to work one-on-one with professors in the department changes your experience as an undergraduate. When you know and have good relationships with professors, you learn a lot more, you're more willing to ask questions beyond what will be required for the exam, and it can set you up nicely if you're interested in graduate school.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Custodial Worker

May - September 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I liked the social aspect of it. There are often activities that involve all employees to build friendships and create a good work environment. At the same time, you have a lot of time to think and listen to music/podcasts while working. Our managers were also amazing and allowed pretty flexible scheduling.

What I wish was different

Deep cleaning rooms was difficult when the task sheets weren't properly filled out. It would be difficult to tell what was done and what still needed doing. Also, some people's kids need to be taught how to not leave a mess. Every so often, a tenant would create a huge mess of crumbs or glitter or something, and leave it for us to find.

Advice

Get to know your fellow employees. I loved working with some of them, and we had a blast.

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Physics Demonstration Lab Assistant

May 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I loved the problem solving, and the freedom to explore multiple creative solutions.

What I wish was different

More project design would have been great, that was my favorite part.

Advice

Make friends at work, and work together on projects, it makes them go faster and help keeps you focused.

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Audio Visual Technician

February 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Relaxed office job where I learned skills applicable to my major.

What I wish was different

Not much, it's a great summer job that wasn't too demanding while I was taking summer classes. Provided multiple different filed experiences and was enjoyable.

Advice

Sometimes difficult to get hours since your work schedule often depends on what the needs of those filming various projects are.

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Psychologist Research Assistant

May 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I love my research team! I really like how Dr. Smith opens the meetings up to any kind of discussion, not just the project at hand. We've talked about managing anxiety, grad school applications, and statistics, to name a few things. It's also really flexible. All questions are welcome, which I have really appreciated. It just feels so cool to be mentored in a small group!

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Set aside your research hours and make them a priority. Ask a ton of questions. Volunteer for extra work!

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Teacher

November 2018 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I love being able to teach every day and be with missionaries.

What I wish was different

The hours are a bit tricky.

Advice

If you are considering it, do it.

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Building Custodian

June - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Getting paid, working with coworkers

What I wish was different

Wish there was more opportunity for advancement

Advice

Wake up early

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Research Archaeologist

April - June 2019 • Casas Grandes, Chihuahua

What I liked

What I liked about my research/crew chief situation. I was able to gain a great deal of experience in the field of archaeology in Northern Mexico. Experience a new culture, and network with other archaeologists in that area.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have been more prepared by doing more research in the area beforehand. I also wish I would have been much more fluent in Spanish before heading to Mexico.

Advice

Always reach out to professors and professors, and genuinely show interest in their research. Also, be sure to show you have the ability to contribute to their research, and you are competent in the field.

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Moving Crew

June 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere. The people are great, and my boss was awesome. Couldn't have asked for a better summer job.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've worked their since January, instead of finding it half way through the year.

Advice

This experience helped me gain skills for the rest of my life. So, if you hate learning, don't apply. Also, if you hate making mistakes, don't apply. The job is about learning new things and learning from your mistakes.

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EFY Counselor

May 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I loved being with youth and teaching them about my passions. I was able to travel all over the United States while being paid for it.

What I wish was different

Pay higher

Advice

Absolutely incredible experience that I will never forget. I wish everyone had the opportunity to do this.

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EFY counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

The people I came in contact with. I loved being able to get to know and learn from different personalities. It was a fun environment!

What I wish was different

Sometimes I wish there was better communication / unity between the leadership team and the counselors.

Advice

Give it your all! Don't leave the summer wishing you had done more. You will get out of it what you put in.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June 2019 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

the experience of getting involved in actual field work and seeing the results of conservation practice

What I wish was different

I would have loved to have been able to speak Samoan and interact with the chiefs who allowed us onto their reefs more

Advice

take advantage of research oppoertunities!

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Undergraduate Lab Assistant

May - December 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I was given a lot of freedom on when I wanted to work and accomplish different tasks. As long as I got my work done on time, I had all the freedom in the world.

What I wish was different

I wish that chemistry was easier and or research would have had an outcome that we could have published during my time in the lab.

Advice

It was a great opportunity to see what I liked and didn't like about research and it really helped me make plans for my future.

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REU Intern

June - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Great environment, resources, and research. My mentor is great, as were the rest of the faculty that I interacted with through the course of the REU.

What I wish was different

As there were some hiccups with getting other resources, such as ID cards, it would have been nice if other portions of campus were a little better educated on who we were and what we would need, since we were only there for 10 weeks.

Advice

Do your best to learn about your research topic beforehand so you can hit the ground running. One good way to do that is to reach out to your mentor as soon as you know which one you will have.

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