University of Idaho

Greenhouse Assistant

May 2023 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

The staff is amazing, I love the atmosphere and hands-on job experience

What I wish was different

There isn’t anything that I wish was different.

Advice

The greenhouse can get very hot in the summers, if you have a condition that worsens in the heat like me, don’t be afraid to take breaks and drink lots of water!

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Range tech

May 2022 • Hailey, ID

What I liked

I had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of individuals across the natural resources industry. I was able to perform a range of tasks that expanded my knowledge and helped me identify areas of improvement and give me direction in my career.

What I wish was different

Nothing. It was a fantastic experience that helped shaped me.

Advice

It can get lonely and isolating working by yourself. The work can also become monotonous as the summer wares on. So be prepared for that, but don’t let it scare you away.

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Creative Content

March 2023 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I get to work on things that are closely related to my major

What I wish was different

Be prepared for a fast paced day

Advice

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Social Media Manager Intern

December 2022 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere, my boss, the autonomy, and the work itself.

What I wish was different

Just being paid. It would have been nice.

Advice

Put your whole self into whatever you are doing so you can walk away with as much knowledge and experience.

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Bioengineer

May - August 2021 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

Being in charge of my own research in a relatively hands off environment. Had a good experience with self responsibility an self direction in my research and in a 9 to 5 work setting.

What I wish was different

If deadlines were made clearer/ had more reminders.

Advice

Self directed research can ignite your passion for any area of STEM and that hands on experience can really be applicable for future jobs/ career paths.

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Research Intern

May 2021 • Aberdeen, ID

What I liked

I liked I got a chance to work on real-world problems. I worked outside which was a new experience. I get a chance to use industrial-grade equipment.

What I wish was different

I wish I could spend more time.

Advice

There are opportunities out there all you have to do is apply for it.

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Custodian

June - August 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I liked the people! I honestly don’t know what I would have done without my coworkers and supervisor!

What I wish was different

This isn’t about the job, but I wish I had found an opportunity that was actually applicable to my major.

Advice

Be prepared to work hard and walk a lot. I would do 15,000 to 20,000 steps a day because of this job. Also, pack pain killers and anti fungal foot spray or powder.

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Research Fellow

May 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

By it's nature, working in research pushes you to face new challenges each day. No two days are the same creating a dynamic work experience where you are constantly growing. I love the challenge of learning each day and the hands-on experiences that research provides in the laboratory.

What I wish was different

Advice

Learn to become comfortable with the unknown. Unlike coursework, the whole point of research is that you cannot simply look up the answer, and that can be daunting. However, that is what makes research so rewarding; learning and discovering a concept on your own is a fulfilling experience.

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LGBTQ+ Promotional Artist

August 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I loved helping out the LGBTQ+ Center by making posters and art for them.

What I wish was different

I wish I could do more to help.

Advice

Julia is super nice and understanding, but don’t take her for granted!

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Lab Assistant

September 2018 - May 2019 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I got hands on experiences

What I wish was different

I feel like I could’ve been better trained

Advice

Find a good professor and work in their lab

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Building Attendant

February 2019 • University, ID

What I liked

I enjoyed the people and flexible schedule!

What I wish was different

More chances to move up within the company or chances to receive raises

Advice

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Coordinator and Advisor

March 2018 - August 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

Interactive

What I wish was different

More Time

Advice

Network yorself all the time!

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Legislative Research Scholar

August - December 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I liked the real-world critical thinking that this role demanded. It required me to apply all of the information and skills I have been acquiring over the past four years and use it for something useful for the state of Idaho.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to have a mentor in my field of study for this role. This person would have been able to give insights into the research process of which I would otherwise be unaware.

Advice

Work patiently and in small parts. This position can be daunting at first when you consider the level of information that you must locate and synthesize. However, the advisor is very helpful and will be able to guide you through the general process.

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Lactation Physiology Research Assistant

June - August 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

There were many opportunities for large and exotic animal handling, sample taking, and learning to take vitals.

What I wish was different

Communication between employer and employee was lacking at times, leading to issues.

Advice

This job was an overall good experience.

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Robotics researcher

May - August 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I enjoyed the independence of the project and the problem-solving skills I had to utilize. The project was interesting and had a real-world application, which was refreshing.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the chance to work with more people. Due to the Pandemic, I had to work remotely at home and talk with colleagues over the internet to communicate. It got old and slowed down the prototyping process.

Advice

I would say that you should be fresh on your CAD software skills, you'll need a lot of them. I'd also say that talking with other researchers about the project is not a bad thing. In fact, you'll find something out you wouldn't have by just working alone.

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Lab Assistant

July - August 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

The structure!

What I wish was different

I didn't particularly enjoy all of the content, but it was still a good experience.

Advice

Even if you don't love an internship, it can be worth doing to see how you feel about the field! This internship made me realize that a molecular biology research position might not be for me, but id definitely could be for someone else.

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DFIG Research Student

May - August 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

My supervisor was very understanding and helpful.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more time over the summer to work.

Advice

On campus research opportunities are a great experience, but you get out what you put in so if you are wanting to get work done you have to be self motivated.

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Fundrasing Intern

May - August 2016 • Boise, ID

What I liked

I liked arranging the fundraising events and attending client meetings

What I wish was different

More control given over projects

Advice

always apply for the ojb

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Undergradute Researcher

August 2020 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

So far i'm really enjoying it. My research professor, Dr. Datta, is very helpful and insightful as well as a pleasure to work with.

What I wish was different

I wish we could do research in person but due to COVID we have to do it over zoom.

Advice

I would recommend that undergraduate STEM students do research. It is a very fulfilling experience.

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Animal Technician

May 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I love the experience. It's a new job that I could learn a lot about. As an animal technician, I gained a lot of new responsibilities in caring for animals, and I absolutely love it. I'm a scientist in training.