University of Michigan

FPHLP Intern/ Unified HIV Health and Beyond Intern

May - July 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I got the chance to have a field placement experience before graduation as well as key information needed to build the foundation of my future Public Health career. The internship is also sponsored by the CDC, I got a chance to visit the CDC in Atlanta and will always be a CUPS scholar.

What I wish was different

More of a stipend so that we could explore the city and surrounding areas. I wish they had team bonding that gave us a chance to see the highlights of the city and more weekends off.

Advice

Apply and try to keep a level head. Network with the people there, I now have life long friends as well as life long mentors. Ask for what you want the worse they could say is no.

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Research Assistant

July 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Connections to potential mentors.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Research is very beneficial to expanding on academic ability

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Research Biostatistician

June - July 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I loved working on a team with other students interested in biostatistics and learning about how to do research with big data.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Assistant

June - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

When looking for a SIP placement for Summer research, I found it especially helpful to apply and email around as early as 6 months before Summer.

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Research Fellow

June - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Being able to travel to a new place for the summer. I liked meeting new people and the opportunity to research something new.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to have had a more constructed program. For the first few weeks there was not a lot for me to do.

Advice

There are few points in your life where you can just head off and leave to another university for the summer. Take advantage of summer internships.

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Psychologist Research Assistant

June - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I liked that the internship allowed me to be involved wth multiple research projects and to see projects at different stages in research. I also found helpful the mentoring and the panels on graduate school applications and professional development

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Fellow

June - August 2019 • Cheboygan, MI

What I liked

I loved learning about different aspects of chemistry, as well as developing a research project that was meaningful for me.

What I wish was different

More time to do my research.

Advice

Be prepared to have setbacks in research, especially in the chemical sciences. Instruments will break, data will be skewed, and accidents happen. Make your goal to be learning more about the subject, not necessarily making a breakthrough discovery.

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Swim Camp Counselor

July - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I learned about the science behind sport I love from some of the best swim coaches of the country (and the world). I enjoyed the team culture amongst my co-workers as well as the culture transmitted to the kids. Overall, I love teaching and leaving my footprint to younger generations.

What I wish was different

That the camp lasted longer!

Advice

Be patient, enthusiastic and eager to learn!

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Physics REU Intern

May - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Experiencing a different area for a summer and gaining experience in Materials Science.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Just get out and apply to internships!! They are very fun and incredibly good for your resume.

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Facilities Assistant

June 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Flexibility of the schedule, diversity in work assignments, friendly coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish I could've worked more hours

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I liked getting to tinker with the robots I was working with, as well as being able to create the outreach events that were run by us.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more of a solid foundation in the research we took part in.

Advice

Try to look at what you can improve, however little, because it all adds up to a better end product or success.

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Research Assistant

May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

The environment was wonderful, and I was able to accomplish a lot given the resources I had available.

What I wish was different

Nothing. The experience was amazing.

Advice

If you have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate research, do so.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I liked the projects that I worked on. I enjoyed learning more about graduate school.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student Participant

June - July 2018 • Rome, Rome

What I liked

I really enjoyed the collaborative nature of the archaeological dig- the staff was very helpful and educational

What I wish was different

I wish that the commute from Rome to Gabii wasn't so long and that we could have gotten out a little earlier.

Advice

archaeological work is very labor intensive- 8 hours a day, at least, of physical labor

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - July 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I loved being in Ann Arbor and doing research on a BIG 10 campus. I made great connections with faculty and staff on campus and it was a great networking experience.

What I wish was different

I wish it was longer!

Advice

Don’t be afraid to apply for something that you think you are under qualified for! A lot of times you will catch on quickly and there are many individuals willing to help you along the way.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Seeing the university, city, and meeting new people

What I wish was different

That the program was more organized

Advice

Look for housing as much as possible before you go

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Medical School Intern

May - July 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I loved the community that was built through this program.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a better idea of the schedule of the program prior to arriving.

Advice

I would recommend this to any prospective pre-med students. It gives you a little bit of everything regarding medical school admissions and certainly an inside-scoop of the other side!

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Interior Design Intern

May - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

It was a great, well rounded, real world design experience.

What I wish was different

I wish it paid a little more.

Advice

Go all in, do your best.

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Procurement agent

June 2016 - January 2017 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Coworkers

What I wish was different

More variety

Advice

Ask to shadow as many people/teams as possible

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Web Developer/Designer

May 2017 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Interns got to work on projects where they really excel as well as sample other roles to see if that appeals to them too.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more time. Things had to be done quickly because you were juggling different projects in a short time period.

Advice

This is a still a time where you are not sure what you want to do with your life. Pay close attention to what you like/dislike and apply that to your search for your next job opportunity.

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