Great research experience on campus to learn more about computer science
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Research Intern
June - August 2020 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
The virtual flexibility during Coronavirus.
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Dining Intern
May 2017 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Great customer service experience, gained excel experience/knowledge and did some statistical work. I also received housing during the summer.
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Advice
This job requires flexibility. Aside form answer emails and phone calls, there isn't set tasks for each day. There are different projects with different demands each week.
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Lab assistant
June - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Flexible hours
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Research Assistant
June - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
The insight I got into working in a research lab was amazing. I loved learning about the studies.
What I wish was different
I really didn't like working from home. I was left to my own devices for a lot of the internship, would have loved to have more interactions
Advice
Demand feedback and try to communicate a lot, that will reduce frustrations and misunderstandings.
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Research Assistant
June 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I liked how I gained both wet lab experience and some electronics/basic robotics experience.
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Advice
I would recommend doing research for those not sure about doing research or going into industry to gain some skills/experience!
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Residential Teaching Assistant
July 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
It was a great experience working at ESAP! It really helped me prepare for being a TA this semester.
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Visual Studies Independent Researcher
May - August 2018 • Hong Kong, Hong Kong
What I liked
I liked the freedom and flexibility to do independent research with a grant from school.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - July 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
A great way to learn more about research.
What I wish was different
My professor did not mentor me sufficiently and hence I was not able to learn a lot.
Advice
Find a professor who is really willing to share knowledge, interact and spend time with you and mentor you.
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Athletics Marketing Intern
September 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
fun environment, Good group of people, enjoyable experience
What I wish was different
I wish I felt more utilized
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions
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Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Fantastic facilities, great people to work with
What I wish was different
N/A
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2023 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I learned lab skills and animal handling.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to contribute more to the design of experiments, not just the execution.
Advice
Read and learn as much as you can about the background of the project, and make sure you understand why you're doing what you're doing.
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NSO Team Coordinator
May - September 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I loved working with this team. We all had different strengths and that allowed us to work collaboratively on a number of projects.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Plan ahead- NSO leads right into classes, so make sure you set yourself up for success!
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Lab Technician
May - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Take advantage of the ability to pursue creative projects.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
April - September 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Learning about medications and other aspects of mood and anxiety disorders from working therapists. I also enjoyed speaking with patients.
What I wish was different
That there were more staff, so I could learn more.
Advice
Do not be timid - ask questions, get involved, and do not be afraid to make mistakes.
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Building Operations Intern and Head Move-In Coordinator
March 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Independence to work on projects, an end goal that we are all working towards, wonderful coworkers and office environment
What I wish was different
Better pay
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
February 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Great hands on experience with full systems engineering focus
What I wish was different
Schedule could have been more structured
Advice
This position is for highly self-motivated people.
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Research Intern
May - July 2018 • Grenoble, Isère
What I liked
Good work life balance, international experience
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Smith Creek Archaeological Project
May - August 2018 • Mississippi State, MS
What I liked
Learning about archaeology in a hands-on manner; meeting all kinds of new people
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Immerse yourself fully in the culture and experience
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Research student
May - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I was accepted for Summer REU program at University of Pennsylvania 2018. It was 10 week long program which I thoroughly enjoyed. I got to travel and explore Philly with fellow research students. I worked on osmolytes for my research project. I developed very good relationship with my mentor who helped me in many ways in the Laboratory.
What I wish was different
I dont wish anything to be different as I enjoyed my experience very much.
Advice
I would like to give advice to fellow students that apply everywhere you could because you never know where destiny and your hard work can take you.
