I liked the chance to conduct independent research, present, and submit for publication. Also, great connections and networking for graduate school.
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Advice
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Social Science Research Assistant
January 2018 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Work environment
What I wish was different
I wish I could've been hired sooner, the processing paperwork took a long time
Advice
Search for jobs several months in advance
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student assistant
October 2018 - August 2019 • University of South Florida, FL
What I liked
the environment, all of the people in the office were really nice and supportive. my schedule was able to be really flexible because they were so understanding of classes and other obligations that I had.
What I wish was different
I had more work to do during slow times
Advice
show respect to those working with you and you will receive respect in return. everyone at USF is super supportive and helpful, so get to know them and get along with them.
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Fiscal Assistant
April 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
I liked being an asset to a business office. The learning process may be frustrating but it is very rewarding.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would like everyone to try their best in securing an internship before heading out of USF in order to have some great talking points before going out into the real world.
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Research Assistant
June 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Tasks that came with the job were enjoyable! The knowledge I learned about research and the efforts that go into it.
What I wish was different
I wish that it would have been a little more fast paced work
Advice
One piece of advice that I've learned with working in research is: every job is important. Even cutting materials is valued because without materials a study would not be possible, so if even if you are not directly writing up the research or collecting data, your job is important and valued.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
I enjoyed getting hands on experience in a lab and being able to work on multiple projects that related to my major.
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Computational analyst
June 2019 • University of South Florida, FL
What I liked
I loved how we were able to analyze the neurons within a human brain using purely computational methods .
What I wish was different
I wish there was more information on this subject because at times things seemed a bit vague.
Advice
If you are a scientist of any kind, get some experience in any kind of coding that you can.
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Mail Clerk
January 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
I love how USF treats student workers and I made a lot of friends
What I wish was different
I wish I got more hours.
Advice
Make sure to be mindful of your job even if it’s on campus
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Undergraduate Researcher
April 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
The attentiveness of my professor and my PHD lead
What I wish was different
Payment
Advice
Research is a great way to be active in your undergraduate years
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Desk Clerk
May 2018 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Flexibility
What I wish was different
Not so early in the morning (6am)
Advice
Always read the emails
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Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Getting lots of experience with a subject I knew nothing about beforehand, doing experiments and analyses on my own, and having practice presenting to my peers and superiors. It was a great learning experience.
What I wish was different
More organization, a lot of my peers did not have mentors that knew what was going on and they did not get such good supervision.
Advice
I would advise to learn as much as possible and do what you can to get leadership roles, such as performing experiments and analyses on your own.
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Front Desk Receptionist
July 2017 - August 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Super friendly and welcoming coworkers.
What I wish was different
The amount of hours I was allowed to work, I would loved to have been full-time.
Advice
Make sure you're okay with doing small odd jobs every once in a while, and always be friendly and patient.
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Graphic Designer
October 2018 - May 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
I liked that I was able to work in my field of interest, which is graphic design. The environment was very friendly and laid-back. I had a flexible schedule so I had nothing to worry about. The workload was perfect, and I had an adequate amount of time to finish each task.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it's a great job.
Advice
Make sure you fulfill all of the client's needs in a design and communicate with them!
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Senior Peer Advisor Leader
December 2018 - July 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
It was very good to be able to work on campus, considering that I also live close to USF. It was a very good job that also influenced the way I see USF positively, seeing how many people are passionate about helping others in our community, and also having the opportunity to network with USF leaders.
What I wish was different
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Advice
Get involved, enjoy, and explore; USF has so much to offer.
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Computer service assistant
January 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
The Interaction made with the individuals who frequent the computer lab
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Research Scholar
May - August 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
I got a chance to do actual research in a field I am passionate about. I also met dozens of incredibly intelligent faculty who were all mentors to me.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was perfect.
Advice
Don't be afraid to apply for programs that you do not meet the qualifications for - I sent an email and was told I could still apply, and I was accepted.
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Chemical Engineering Researcher
May - July 2018 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
For me, it was an experience that exemplified putting in what you get out. I appreciated the opportunity to work independently and optimize my time at the University of South Florida.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Data Entry Clerk
July - September 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Good money for the job.
What I wish was different
There was a hiring freeze that pushed back my start date.
Advice
The job can be monotonous.
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Researcher
May - July 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to participate in different research projects and building a relationship with the mentors.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship were longer because I enjoyed my time at USF.
Advice
A piece of advice I have is not to compare yourself to the other students because you are unique.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
As an Undergraduate Student, it was an amazing experience to work with Ph.D. candidates and Doctors on the field of Biomedical Engineering
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Get ready to read a lot and then discover that you need to read more
