Cornell University

Architecture Intern

May 2018 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

The level of trust and amount of responsibility I was given.

What I wish was different

The internship was fine, but it's just not the kind of job I want long-term. It was more pre-schematic planning than actual design.

Advice

High level of independence and responsibility is best suited for those who can work independently and reliably. More fun with a second intern.

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Data Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

I liked living in Ithaca for the summer and had a good time with the internship program.

What I wish was different

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June - August 2018 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

I loved being trusted to work on my own and I loved the open and collaborative environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been more interested in what I was doing. But I know this will help me either way in the future.

Advice

Community matters and making sure you're in a supportive work environment is key to your success there.

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Undergraduate Research

January 2017 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

I liked the freedom and exploratory aspect of my position as a researcher.

What I wish was different

I wish I had asked for help earlier upfront as opposed to trying to figure everything out by myself.

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out to people!

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Research Assistant

March 2018 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

Ability to create my own independent research project.

What I wish was different

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Field Assistant

May - July 2018 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

Working outdoors, working with other students, general interest in work.

What I wish was different

Should've worn more sunscreen, schedule could be unpredictable.

Advice

If you are even vaguely interested a research field, working in it over the Summer is a great experience.

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Hospital Shadower

July - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great hospital experience

What I wish was different

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Undergraduate Researcher

July - August 2018 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

It was an amazing experience to work alongside a professor and his PhD student because you get to see first hand what cutting edge research they're doing and you're in the presence with super knowledgeable people.

What I wish was different

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Hunter Rawlings III Presidential Research Scholar

July 2018 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

Freedom to design and conduct my research as I saw fit, and the ability to use funding in order to do so.

What I wish was different

Advice

Plan ahead and design your research!

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Sociology Research Assistant

May - August 2018 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

I really enjoyed learning how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research while working in the field. I also gained a lot of knowledge about the subject of our research, which was the intergenerational transmission of criminality and the effects of parental incarceration on children.

What I wish was different

Advice

I would advise other undergraduate research assistants to always ask questions when you're asked to complete a task that you're confused about. It's supposed to be a learning experience, and it's always best to ask for clarification, learn about the task, and then complete to correctly.

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Summer Scholar

May - July 2018 • Geneva, NY

What I liked

Working at Cornell (specifically the Cornell AgriTech program in Geneva) allowed me to experience working in a small lab setting and regularly visit the farms that my research would impact. All of the undergraduate scholars lived together which created a great environment of learning and a network of friends all interested in agricultural research. The research station also held events and educational seminars which really optimized the sense of community there.

What I wish was different

I wish the program had been longer. Since the relevant growing season is later in the summer and many of the faculty mentors need to leave in early August, we only had a period of 2 months to perform significant research. This made it difficult to get more long term meaningful work done.

Advice

Anyone who is interested in scientific research should apply for an REU (research experience for undergraduates) program. It is a great opportunity to work very closely with professors and graduate students and to discover if grad school is something you may want to pursue. It can seem intimidating to do individual research, especially if you are an underclassman, but the people you work with only expect you to be willing to learn and will be very available to guide you. The Cornell Summer Scholars program is an especially good opportunity for anyone who is considering a career in agricultural sciences and is a one of a kind REU.

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Marketing Communications Intern

May - August 2019 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

I love the people I was working with. They were all so kind and welcoming and really appreciated all the work I did.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more difficult work. It was a lot of stuff that I already knew how to do and it didn’t challenge me a lot

Advice

Not all the colleges on Cornell campus are as kind and welcoming as the one that I was in. Be relaxed in an interview they can tell when you’re nervous.

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Residential Teen Counselor & Debate Instructor

July - August 2019 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

Live in work environment that allowed for a lot of personal and professional growth

What I wish was different

It could get very exhausting at times, more time for relief

Advice

Practice self-care and enjoy the experience!

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Camp Counselor

June - July 2019 • Canton, NY

What I liked

I liked working with the kids and being outside all day!

What I wish was different

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Research student

June - August 2019 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

I liked the immersive experience and working with highly educated scientists. They had a good mentor program that made me feel comfortable there and I learned so much about research.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Try something new and take a chance.

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Cornell Researcher

June 2020 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

Learning new things working with professionals and attending seminars they had planned.

What I wish was different

I wish the experience was in person and covid 19 wasn't a thing.

Advice

I would recommend to read the literature very early so you hit the ground running.

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Programming Assistant

June - August 2022 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

housing, meal plan provided

What I wish was different

increased pay

Advice

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Undergraduate Researcher

June - August 2021 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

It was fun to interact with students from different schools and learn about how research is conducted at a university other than my own. The overall process is the same but everyone has nuances in the way they run their lab.

What I wish was different

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - July 2022 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

For a new research program, Cornell did an excellent job with organizing everything. I enjoyed dedicating all my time to full-time research, which is exactly how I envision my career.

What I wish was different

I wish my rent was covered, but everything else was great.

Advice

Be willing to try new things and don't be afraid to ask question!

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Undergraduat

May - August 2021 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

I liked being hands on with the hardware and being able to debug in the field. I got value from having a close relationship with both the professor and PhD students.