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University of Wisconsin - Madison

Biology Research Intern

May - August 2023 • Madison, WI

What I liked

I loved being on the lake and getting water and data samples. I also loved mixing chemicals in the laboratory.

What I wish was different

I wish the weather was cooler because It was hot every day on the lake.

Advice

You don't have to know everything. That's why you have a mentor: To learn from them and they also learn from you.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June - August 2021 • Madison, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed the hands-on nature of the research I was conducting. I learned a lot while I was there.

What I wish was different

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Research associate

June 2018 • Madison, WI

What I liked

Chance to work in a research lab

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don't worry if you make mistakes, just talk to your supervisor
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Madison, WI

What I liked

Loved the whole experience, did a great job of getting us settled and started working. The director made sure to match us in labs based on our interests. There was also a great community among everyone in the REU.

What I wish was different

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

March 2017 • Madison, WI

What I liked

It was laid-back, challenging, and rewarding

What I wish was different

I wish we has decided to automate data analysis sooner.

Advice

If you're doing neuroscience for grad school, learn signal processing and coding beforehand.
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Psychology Research Assistant

September 2016 • Madison, WI

What I liked

Participating in research at a world class university. I also do this research during the school year so it was nice to be able to do it year round.

What I wish was different

A little more interaction with the PIs

Advice

It really allows you to learn about what you are researching.
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Food Preparer

November 2017 - August 2018 • Madison, WI

What I liked

My coworkers were awesome

What I wish was different

Higher pay

Advice

Easy job for a student
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Communications Assistant

May - August 2018 • Madison, WI

What I liked

I like the people that I worked with - they were all supportive and fun to be around.

What I wish was different

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Administrative Assistant Intern

May 2018 • Madison, WI

What I liked

I work for the Afro-American Studies Department and really enjoy it. My supervisor is very flexible and I get to work the hours I can when I can. The work environment is friendly and there are a variety of tasks to help with.

What I wish was different

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Assistant Ranger

May - August 2018 • Madison, WI

What I liked

The opportunity to be outside everyday and get some real work experience in my chosen career path in the natural resources.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Keep checking job listings. Reach out to people. Find one contact at an organization or place you're interested in and stay in touch; it will open up so many opportunities.
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Field technician

May - August 2018 • Boulder Junction, WI

What I liked

I was able to branch out in the field of limnology and learn more outside of a classroom.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to do more the the data I collected. I was able to look at some of the data, but we didn’t have the resources on station to analyze all of it in the lab.

Advice

Making connections and gaining these experiences so happen inside of a classroom, so I would encourage anyone to apply for a internship related to their feild.
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