I wish that the companies we were working with had been better about following through with the dates stated.
Advice
It was a lot of hard work, but it was not a bad job overall.
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Aquatic Student Manager
April 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I love that the job itself is very flexible. I get to set my own hours and work when I want. For me as a current student that makes a whole world of difference. Specifically this summer I loved all of the opportunities that were provided to me by the Campus Rec department of SFSU. This summer I had the opportunity to network with other people through a NIRSA workshop as well as grow my skills through class provided at our facility. I love that I am apart of a team who supports my growth as a student, a professional and an individual.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had the opportunity to see my family more this summer but due to the demands of the job I spent most of my summer up here in the Bay rather than at home with my family.
Advice
Always embrace every opportunity given to you through this company. Even when the Monday evening meetings are on something boring like time management or how to send better emails, listen to the advice you're being given. Many people don't have access to free resources like the ones Campus Rec provides their employees. Besides, you never know when you might end up using some of the tools you have been given.
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Conference service assistant
May - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Fair amount of work and reasonable hours. The higher ups were also very friendly.
What I wish was different
Work was spread out unequally m. If they were spread out differently it would be much better.
Advice
It is a lot of work but very rewarding.
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Research volunteer
May 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Learning the techniques needed to move on to a career in industry.
What I wish was different
Nothing so far.
Advice
Organization is key, as well as relying on your fellow lab members.
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Poetry Center Aide
August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I like working with the faculty and administration branches of the school. I felt like I learned about the people who help our departments the way they are. It is nice to know some employees care for the students.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked more hours.
Advice
Be prepared to learn on the run and be patient!!
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Orientation Leader
June - July 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
My boss was someone I looked up to, I have learned a lot from his work ethic and his leadership style. This job gave me an opportunity to e myself while guiding, encouraging and inspiring others. Once in a lifetime experience.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was higher ;)
Advice
If I could give advice to future orientation leaders, I would recommend that they take the required spring course seriously, pay attention in class and it will help you develop your own leadership style and reflect on your experiences.
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Summer Orientation Leader
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Amazing workplace culture: the office of new student programs is values driven and respects their employees as people first.
What I wish was different
Advice
The orientation leader position isn't abot you. It's about service. Keep that at the heart of what you do.
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Summer coordinator
May - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Living somewhere else
What I wish was different
I wish it was shorter and not the whole summer
Advice
Site see and do fun things
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Office Assistant
April 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Great environment, fulfilling work
What I wish was different
Nothing, perfect job
Advice
Learning about the department I work in was interesting because it’s totally different than the one I major in
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Assistant Journal Editor
October 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Being able to do work in my field of international relations has been very rewarding. Practice with analytical writing and gaining experience knowing what an appropriate journal looks like opposed to a book entry.
What I wish was different
Advice
Networking is extremely important. Do your best in every class and professors will take notice and possibly bring opportunities to you.
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Scene shop assistant
July - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
It was a great experience as I up welding safety gates on places above the floor to make the theater more safe for people up there working on the counterweight fly system
What I wish was different
None. It was a great experience for me. Half of my body was inside and outside a ladder, welding on a safety gate, maybe 40-60 up in the air was pretty fun
Advice
This job is very specific as I got the job as a scene shop assistant and my supervisor asked me if I was available to help him do the safety project
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Research Intern
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Got to critically think in a lab and apply my knowledge from thing that I had learned in Chapman to work
What I wish was different
Advice
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Intern for San Francisco State University Research Internship Collaborative
June - July 2020 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I liked working with other students/ volunteers in the internship. I also enjoyed interviewing students and asking them about their first-year experience with remote learning. It was very insightful and also I felt like I was doing something meaningful to help gather data for this amazing research!
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was longer because I enjoyed doing something impactful over the summer.
Advice
I would recommend good communication!
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Gators For Gators Ambassador
August 2020 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I liked how chill the job was. I could do homework while also being able to help people who are able to be on campus such as a limited amount of student and staff.
What I wish was different
I get paid monthly and do not have a lunch, but I can eat the whole time during my shift.
Advice
Be clean, attentive, and a people person. Some people will have questions, while some may not always comply. In the end, always just be kind.
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Research Methodology Intern
June - August 2020 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I loved how the faculty and staff in the internship did whatever it would take to help us learn and grow in the Marketing research field.
What I wish was different
Even though we had to make the best of it and the internship transitioned online, If there was no virus present having it in person would've been an even greater experience.
Advice
If you are willing to put in the work, you will be rewarded greatly and actually come out of the internship learning a lot that you may use as leverage in the future.
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FYE Intern
June 2021 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
The job/internship was only a month
What I wish was different
I wish that the leads/directors of the internship were not as demanding and a little less picky with their demands of me, as I was doing what they asked but I wasn’t copying the leads’ personal style.
We interns were given a list of SFSU student to call up to 3 times before the end of the month. I had finished this requirement about a week early because I had summer classes with finals on the last week of the month. The leads/directors informed me that they would be giving me extra work from another intern because they were unable to finish their load by the end of the month. I asked if they would pay me extra and they said no because I finished my work before the end of the month and the extra wouldn’t be considered overtime.
I also wish that the internship had informed us in the application notice that they weren’t going to pay us directly at the end of the month (June 30, 2021), they still have not paid us nor have they told us when we are getting paid.
Advice
It’s a more demeaning and taxing job than thought of at the time of applying so pace yourself.
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Student Admissions Clerk
November 2021 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
As a transfer student, I was able to feel more connected to the school and be able to meet new students.
What I wish was different
I think the hiring process timing, took a while but I am grateful for the job I have.
Advice
I would say be patient, the job you are wanting is going to be available for you. You just have to be patient with yourself and your future employer.
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Executive Assistant (Student Assistant)
April 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Working full-time during Summer '19 was an amazing experience! I learned a lot of skills that I will take to the rest of my life (technical and soft skils ) and met really nice people that inspired me and gave me a lot of motivation.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Find a job in an environment where you could see yourself in the future. Work as a team member not an individual.
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business office assistant
June - August 2022 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
The training period was very detailed and covered as many aspects as possible.
What I wish was different
I do not think of anything that could have been done differently.
Advice
It might seem a little hard at first but slowly you'll start getting the hang of it.
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Visual Design Student Assistant
April 2021 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I love all the sections shown on the Handshake. And it's really easy to use all the resources like jobs and events information. My favorite part is that you can see the connections who are related to your school. It is a great way to make connections.
What I wish was different
It would be great if I can chat with the interview helder district.
