Field of study was something I was very passionate about. Gained a lot of valuable experience from working here. Hours were also very flexible with classes.
What I wish was different
Pay isn't the best, especially considering the kind of work I had to do.
Advice
Learn as much as you can, take on tasks that you don't fully know how to do.
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Student Office Assistant - ITRSS
March 2023 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I really like the community within the office. It's like one big family. I also like how you're essentially getting paid to research topics that interest you.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't freak out if you don't know what people are talking about. The whole point is to learn as you go along.
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HVAC Intern
June - August 2021 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I liked gaining the new experience and working with actual engineers
What I wish was different
I wish it was more hands on and less desk work
Advice
Don't let yourself get overwhelmed and that it's okay to ask for help
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2020 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
The wide variety of access to different machines and procedures in labs I never knew existed at S&T. While not directly applicable to my major, additive manufacturing is for sure an interesting and futuristic field worth learning about.
What I wish was different
Unfortunately there is little to no onboarding process for my research group, which made things difficult in the beginning. That being said, we're currently working on making it easier for everyone to understand what each other are working on and the details behind our projects.
Advice
Any student going into a research position should be aware that it takes time and moves very slowly most of the time. Be patient and proactive in spending your time wisely, and asks lots and lots of questions.
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Geology lab research
June - August 2019 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
hands on experience, furthered my research. Got to job shadow at several different federal departments.
What I wish was different
more structure. Program felt a little thrown together. Too much down time.
Advice
it was a fantastic experience but have a research project and lots of data before you go. My research was still in the beginning phase and there are allot of resources I could have used if I had more data.
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Student Ambassador
July 2017 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexible hours, the connections I made to prospective students and their families, and the steady source of income that comes with this job.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Construction Craft Laborer
May - August 2018 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I went into work every day and felt like I was appreciated and I was sufficiently busy.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you are going to work with the custodial staff keep an open mind. They take a while to get used to, but they are amazing people.
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Undergraduate Researcher
November 2014 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I enjoyed the learning experience and opportunity to publish my work
What I wish was different
I wish the school had more funding for the bio department so I could be payed a livable wage
Advice
Get another job as well so you can still eat
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Desktop Engineering
May 2018 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
Getting relevant experience in my field to build my resume.
What I wish was different
Better pay.
Advice
Asking people you know for job opportunities can work.
