I enjoyed learning the inner workings of Concordia and also discovering how many staff members are needed in order to keep Concordia successfully running. I also really like all the people I worked with and felt I become not only a member of the student community but also the staff community.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - July 2019 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity of getting hands on experience in the field.
What I wish was different
I wish it had gone on longer.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!
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Concordia Registrar's Office Assistant
May - August 2019 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I liked the office environment and the flexibility within the office. All of the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
What I wish was different
The pay was a bit hard at first because I had to watch my budget a bit more in order to meet all living expenses.
Advice
Training for this job was a bit difficult because of all the different codes, but questions are always encouraged by the staff and you learn more as you progress in the job.
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Psychologist Research Assistant
May 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I enjoy doing research, so being able to do so on campus with other research assistants alongside a professor was a great experience to learn more research skills and methods.
What I wish was different
I don't wish anything had been different.
Advice
Research is very flexible, so whatever steps of the process come next can depend on what you have found up until that point. New information can can change plans, so schedules often vary from one day to the next. Critical thinking skills are also important because problem solving is a frequent part of research.
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Lead Researcher
June - September 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
It was extremely rewarding, challenging, educational, and autonomous.
What I wish was different
It was overall a tremendous experience.
Advice
Dive into projects that you are uncomfortable with at first. Diving into things like this, you learn more than you would in a more familiar environment.
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Assistant in the Registrar's Office
May 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
Knowledgeable and hard-working staff, comfortable work environment, building office skill sets and interacting with alumni and other students
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Research assistant
June - August 2019 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I learned so much during my research experience. I gained skills in problem solving, gained a greater understanding of the brain, and learned more about the research process.
What I wish was different
We did not have much luck with getting quantifiable results. I wish we had more time and materials to get usable results.
Advice
Don't let your major hold you back from trying experiences outside of your expertise.
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Reseacher
May - July 2019 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
The opportunity to work with professors who are leading in a field, and lead projects of my own.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to work for the entire summer rather than half.
Advice
Talk to your professors! They know who is doing what research and some research opportunities will not be easily found.
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Facilities Management - Grounds Crew
July - August 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I liked how the supervisors trusted their student workers to work alone. I’ve learned that if you work hard and meet their standards of work, they will trust you going out alone to complete a project.
What I wish was different
It was towards the end of summer so there wasn’t a lot of projects to be done, although if I applied earlier in the summer I think I would’ve enjoyed doing the projects (rather than pulling weed due to all the projects being completed beforehand)
Advice
You get to appreciate the grounds crew workers for any organization. I always thought keeping the campus clean was simple but it takes a lot of hard work to maintain the campus’ beauty. From keeping the campus clean to maintaining the athletic fields, it definitely changes your perspective on how important these facilities management employers are.
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Psychologist Research Assistant
May 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I loved the collaborative effort between students and the PI in working toward our research question. I gained experience in animal models, rat neurosurgery, Morris Water Maze training, and Western Immunoblotting.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Undergraduate research experiences are incredibly valuable for graduate applications and furthering one's education.
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Summer research
May - June 2017 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I enjoyed the freedom to create my own experiment.
What I wish was different
I wish the mouse room had been ready for testing.
Advice
It’s a lot of fun and a great way to gain experience and knowledge.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
Learned a ton, helped me find direction for my future endeavors. Loved it.
What I wish was different
Maybe a little more time spent in the field would have been nice.
Advice
There are research experiences for students in the humanities, not just the sciences! Make sure you know what's available.
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Student Researcher
May - August 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
It provided great autonomy and applicable experience to my field of study.
What I wish was different
Advice
Put yourself out there. I was a student researcher for two summers, then I lead my own project. Jump into things that may not feel entirely comfortable but will provide you valuable experience.
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Musical assistant
June 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I was really able to get a great hands-on experience in my chosen career for 2 full weeks!
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Economic Research Assistant
May - July 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I enjoyed the freedom to complete my research tasks however I decided, and the feeling of actually doing professional work in my field.
What I wish was different
A little bit more structure might have made it a little less stressful.
Advice
You take out what you put in to the experience.
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Student Worker
June 2017 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I liked having a set schedule and working the same hours every day. It’s a nice change from my old job where I had different shifts every week.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have taken a little more time off in order to relax and vacation.
Advice
Get yourself out there, you never know who will be there to recommend you to a potential employer.
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Research
May - August 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
I liked the hands on experience and exposure to using the scientific method in a reproducible fassion in the field of biology.
What I wish was different
NA
Advice
Summer research is an amazing experience for anyone interested in any field of the sciences.
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Summer Research
May - July 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
Gaining more lab skills
What I wish was different
Having more time and doing more researches
Advice
Doing research in summer was an amazing experience. Summer is the best time to do research because there is no homework or other stuffs needed to be worried about.
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Concordia College Orientation Committee - Team Development Co-Coordinator
November 2017 - September 2018 • Moorhead, MN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
This experience will allow you to further development many skills such as collaborating with others, problem-solving, and planning events with many different components. I would highly recommend this position to anyone who is looking to have a lot of fun, while preparing yourself for the future by working in a fast-paced team environment.
