Syracuse University

Researcher

June - July 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Having independence in a lab and learning about lab manufacturing.

What I wish was different

Higher pay.

Advice

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Research

June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

-Good networking -Cyber security Experience -Found a subject I wanted to pursue further maybe as a career

What I wish was different

-Wish I had done it sooner

Advice

Network with professors in the classes that you enjoy/are good at.

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Publications Intern

July - September 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I had the ability to take charge of my own projects and they trusted me to be able to do my work effectively and efficiently without them hovering around to make sure I was on track.

What I wish was different

Advice

Interning at your own university is something that I think most people don't take advantage of enough. You have a ready made network and you get to build on skills you learn in the classroom to give back to your campus community.

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Undergraduate Researcher

June - July 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Good work hours

What I wish was different

Challenging work

Advice

You get out what you put it

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Accounting Coordinator

April 2017 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Great place to work, the people, work, everything

What I wish was different

some of the systems are hard to learn and use

Advice

If you can get an internship with SU go for it! great experience if you want to work in Higher Education Arena.

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Resident Advisor

June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I liked working with students

What I wish was different

I wish some things were better organized

Advice

A great learning experience, a lot harder than I imagined

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Undergraduate Researcher

June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Liked the independence and problem solving needed to be successful

What I wish was different

Wish i could’ve stayed on longer

Advice

If you can do research, do it! there is probably a professor doing something cool you have a passion for so don’t miss out!

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Student Researcher

June 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I liked being hands on and learning the process behind manufacturing fuel cells rather than simply learning the theory of them. I enjoyed the group of people with which I was doing the research. I appreciated being able to practice presenting on a weekly basis and having 2 bigger presentations.

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve been more independent but I also did not know enough/have enough experience to be able to do that. I wish I had learned some additional equipment associated with the lab.

Advice

This experience really brings you out of your comfort zone because you are not working with discovered information. The point of research is to try things that have never been done before and analyze the results. I would say not to get discouraged if you feel like you’re lacking experience or knowledge but take that as a challenge to go above and beyond to learn about the concepts and think creatively on how to apply it to your research. You never know what discovery could come from it.

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College Teaching Assistant

July 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

It was fun.

What I wish was different

Wanted it to be longer.

Advice

Say yes to anything.

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Esports Room Attendant

September 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

The Esports Room at the Barnes Center at the Arch is a great resource at Syracuse University with a flexible work schedule condusive to being a student at the University.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you would like this position, be persistent. It is the number one thing you can do to set yourself apart from the many other applicants.

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Research Intern

June - August 2021 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I really enjoyed the community involved in this project. I was on a team with SU students, SU faculty, and Colleagues based out of the Philippines on a counter-mapping initiative to protect indigenous land in Tarlac, Philippines.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Recruitment Assistant

June 2021 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Good leadership, hour flexibility

What I wish was different

Leadership swapped out halfway through, so the adjustment period was rough

Advice

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Biochemistry Research Assistant

June 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed working with a graduate student and thinking critically when certain things didn't work out!

What I wish was different

I wish I had taken more classes prior to my experience, but that is okay because I enjoyed learning about genetics and about proteins in a lab setting.

Advice

It is okay to not know a lot and it makes you look even smarter by asking questions!

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Research intern

June 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Everything, friendly faculty and great experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing to complain about.

Advice

Enjoy, learn and explore!

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REU participant

June - August 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I did actual research, growing cells and purifying proteins. I learned a lot.

What I wish was different

More money given for food.

Advice

Try to stay focused when you're in the lab.

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iOS App Developer

May - August 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I worked and learned with a team for continued development of an app with server and database integration. I was able to learn while contributing to an useful product. Weekly meetings with supervising professor were helpful and kept goals clear. Fairly relaxed schedule. I arrived on campus ~8AM, at the lab ~10AM, and left ~3-5PM.

What I wish was different

Due to coworkers being students, sometimes it would take a while to receive a clear response. I am personally guilty of this a few times. Communication improved by the end though.

Advice

Be prepared to clearly and frequently communicate on blocking conditions.

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Student Temp

August 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I like that the job is very flexible with my class hours during the semester I like my coworkers they are friendly I like that it is preparing me for after college jobs I like that I have my own desk

What I wish was different

Nothing comes to mind when thinking about something that could be different

Advice

Don't slack off too much or your work could overwhelm you

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Researcher

June 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed being in a new place for the summer and meeting new people. Staying on the Syracuse University campus was really fun and different.

What I wish was different

I wish my program had been more structured. I had a lot of free time during my stay in Syracuse

Advice

When in a new place always say "yes" when someone ask you to do something/ go somewhere.

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Graduate Researcher

June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Choosing my hours

What I wish was different

More clear goals at the beginning

Advice

Great time to work on your skills

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Inventor

May - June 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

- Independent work - Hands-on experience - Team bonding activities - Challenged creativity & time-management skills

What I wish was different

- Less dependency on supervisor and TA's - Barely any networking opportunities with guest judges - Lack of diversity amongst judges (mainly the final judging) - Provide tutorials for using programs such as SolidWorks, Arduino, etc. - Create a steady pace for the program; it was very rushed towards the end

Advice

Try to brainstorm multiple ideas for inventions/innovations before the program begins. Also, it is definitely helpful to familiarize yourself with applications such as SolidWorks, Arduino, and even Adobe photoshop-- all of it helps! P.S. The money you're given does take into account transportation (for Summer 2019's budget at least). Since the program was held in NYC, I had commute via train, paying roughly $5.50 every day for the duration of the program.

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