University of Idaho

Rangeland Technician

May - August 2019 • Boise, ID

What I liked

I loved being able to camp all summer and travel around Idaho. I also gained fundamental field skills and rangeland plant ID skills. I also learned how to dig soil pits and identify soil horizons to explain the plant community around the area.

What I wish was different

Advice

Just do fieldwork! It's so much fun compared to any indoors job. You see so much beautiful country that rarely anyone sees and you get paid for it!

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Nuclear Design Engineer

May 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID

What I liked

I learned a lot about was able to develop many new skills. I enjoyed that every day was different.

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve accomplished more during the summer when I had more time. Now trying to finish it while I’m in school is difficult.

Advice

My advice would be to apply for jobs even if you don’t think that you’ll get them. You might be surprised.

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research scientist

January - August 2019 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

was good experience and fun to work in a lab.

What I wish was different

more time to work on the project

Advice

really listen to your boss/mentor, they want to help you and don’t feel scared to ask questions or get extra help.

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Policy Analyst

September 2017 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I get to work from home. My boss and colleagues are excellent and I'm learning very marketable skills for the future.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Custodian

May - August 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

Time utilization

What I wish was different

I wish my pay rate was abit higher

Advice

Sometimes its fine to take a break from your daily work schedule.

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Research assistant

June - December 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

A challenging environment to work in

What I wish was different

Organization of materials needed

Advice

I was able to help others with my stronger points of knowledge and they were able to help me with their knowledge in their areas of strengths. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - September 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

It was nice to get experience working in a lab

What I wish was different

I ended up not being very interested in the research itself

Advice

Don't be afraid to try new things. I didn't end up like the food science department but I am still glad I tried it

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Research intern

May - August 2018 • Boise, ID

What I liked

I loved being a part of a research project and learning what goes into writing an article. I enjoyed collecting data and analyzing it using Excel.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to work with more professors and students. On a more expensive project.

Advice

Always ask questions. Professors love to share about their research, and it can only benefit you to learn more. Chase what excites you.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

January 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I enjoyed the research that I was involved in and my professor was kind and helpful.

What I wish was different

I wouldnt change anything about it.

Advice

Stay organized and take notes on what your boss/professor says.

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Research Assistant

February 2017 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

The opportunity to apply what I have learned and get practical experience.

What I wish was different

I wish it was quicker to get started.

Advice

Don't be afraid to try things.

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Custodian

May - August 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

Working on the university campus, I didn't have to make a long commute and I was familiar with the locations needed for the job. I worked with other university students, it was nice to have something in common to talk about. I liked that I could take time off that I needed off. I also liked my set hours, which made it easy to plan for other activities I wanted to do outside of work.

What I wish was different

I wish the administration worked more collaboratively. There were often times where nobody knew what we were supposed to be doing, we lost time we could be working. I didn't like how some of the supervisors talked about other supervisors very negatively and within hearing distance of us, very unprofessional.

Advice

Doing manual labor isn't the worst job. It takes some adjusting to but its nice to not be stuck at a desk all day.

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Assoicate security analyst

January 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I love doing work related to cyber security and I really like working with my team

What I wish was different

More technical involvement, like developing software.

Advice

Be prepared to keep learning.

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Undergraduate Researchr

May 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Get bug spray

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Pond Ecologist

June - August 2018 • Loja Canton, Loja Province

What I liked

The work was mostly new to me, so I learned a lot! I also got to practice my Spanish language skills in Ecuador while making friends in a new place.

What I wish was different

Advice

Travel if you can! Working abroad gave me the chance to travel to other countries and foreign cities on my days off, and it was an incredible experience.

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Research Assistant

August 2017 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I liked learning how identify plants, specifically grasses, and sampling methods. This has helped me in my Rangeland Ecology course this semester. Also, I got to visit interesting grassland environments in Moscow's surrounding areas, southern Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park.

What I wish was different

Not available

Advice

Always ask questions! I found much more purpose knowing what I was surveying and how its relation to future management strategies.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May 2016 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

Since the summer of my sophomore year, I have been doing research in an analytical chemistry lab-I enjoyed learning new techniques that I would not have learned in my class labs, and then applying them to my own research projects.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more time to spend in lab. I travel a lot during the summers, which is nice, but I love being in lab as well.

Advice

Do not assume you know everything, especially when working in a lab with chemicals that could present potential hazards. Always ask questions if you are unsure of something, even if you think it is a stupid question.

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Undergraduate Researcher

June 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

I liked having strong supervisor direction on the project while also maintaining the freedom to work the hours best suited for me. There was a strong sense of independence in the project that encouraged critical thinking and problem solving while our PI was still around to help us when need be.

What I wish was different

I worked two jobs over the summer, the second an unrelated off-campus job, so my hours were split up between the two. I wish that the lab position would have been my only position, as I would have learned more from in lab experience, both about my project and about the professional environment.

Advice

I'd strongly encourage all students to look for summer research opportunities at their universities, if applicable to their majors. It's a fantastic resume builder, and prepares you for future work in your field. This is also a great time to continue learning while you're not in school.

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REU

May - August 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

The ability to spend the entire summer focusing on a research project.

What I wish was different

Nothing..

Advice

For anyone interested in research as a career or undergraduate research this was a great way to get started on a project and to gain experience in a research lab. I loved the ability to be able to devote lots of time to work on my project unlike doing research during the academic year.

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