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Wichita State University

Research Assistant

June - September 2019 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

Getting to learn new things and going off of comfort zone to try different experiments

What I wish was different

I think what I had was preety good.

Advice

Keep believing yourself whatever you are trying to pursue in life. Be prepared. Opportunity always favors a prepared mind.
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Accessible Document Specialist

September 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

My boss is relaxed and understanding, lots of benefits, I'm helping people

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten a job more in my field of Graphic Design

Advice

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Student Assistant

June 2019 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

They worked with my busy, convoluted schedule!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student Assistant

February 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I like everything! The people I work with and for are amazing

What I wish was different

Absolutely nothing!

Advice

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Marketing Intern

August 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to work in athletics so early in my college career. It gave me a lot of insight into the sport world.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been more variety in the roles I played during my time.

Advice

Always be willing to step up and help. Nothing will happen if you do not voice your opinions.
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Marketing Intern

August 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

The positive environment and supportive staff.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be prepared to learn
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Student assistant

September 2017 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I like the opportunity to learn something that was still linked to class, but was more practical.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Resident Assistant at WSU

August 2017 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I enjoyed everything about the job.

What I wish was different

Advice

To be flexible and have fun with the camps and residents that come to campus during the summer!
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student assistant

July 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I like because i was able to work and get what i needed done with school work and i could also work on things i needed to do for the job.

What I wish was different

Nothing it was pretty easy getting the job

Advice

This was a great experience for me because i was able to go to summer school but also make sure i had time to finish my work
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Student Assistant

May 2017 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I liked having a flexible schedule that worked with my courses and being able to have a job on campus.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Be organized and ready to jump in!
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Student Assistant

May 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

My job is right on campus, which kept me connected to university happenings throughout the summer. In addition, it made it easy to keep working during the school year.

What I wish was different

Absolutely nothing!

Advice

I got this job by just asking about it--the sign on the door said they had no openings, but it turns out they did! Moral of the story: it never hurts to ask!
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Strategic Communications intern

August 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

The experience gained and contacts made!

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Take it and run with it; the information and knowledge you'll gain is remarkable!
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Student Technician

February 2017 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

Flexible hours On-the-job training Convenience of being on campus

What I wish was different

Access to closer parking

Advice

Don't be like me and get to work on time, even if that means setting 50 alarms. :)
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Operations student

June - August 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

People here were so helpful. I learned a lot working here.

What I wish was different

At $10/hr, the pay could’ve been a little better, but overall, this experience was great.

Advice

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Tutor at WSU's Writing Center

October 2017 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I liked having a job where I could bring my son with me to eliminate the added cost of childcare. My coworkers and my boss are the greatest and create a great work environment.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you are able to work on campus during the summer you should. It is a different environment and allows you to build closer friendships with your coworkers and get to know the faculty and staff better.
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Office Manager for the Office of Student Money Management

September 2016 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

The people I work with are amazing people. They are super encouraging and have helped me grow in my role.

What I wish was different

I wish more students were aware of the office and utilized its resources.

Advice

Give it all you've got!
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Student Designer

January 2013 - May 2014 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I had the opportunity to work on real projects that the University used and I got to complete full projects, rather than just working on parts of other people's projects.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunities to shadow the full-time designers.

Advice

Ask to shadow the full-time designers. Ask to attend press-checks and photoshoots with them.
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IT Helpdesk

March 2015 - December 2017 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

Wonderful working environment.

What I wish was different

A little more work, it can become slow sometimes.

Advice

Do as much work as possible, because work in the main source of learning, so the more you work, more you learn.
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Success Coach

January - May 2017 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

The people in the office are great! The job taught me a lot.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed on full time.

Advice

Have the skills of being self-directed and autonomous.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

October 2016 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

Involves challenging and engaging work that was relevant to my major.

What I wish was different

At times better guidance, but its very variable depending on lab and specific projects!

Advice

Prepare to work, but if you push through the challenge it can be incredibly worth it.
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