Augsburg University

Sociology Research Assistant

June 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I really have continued to love this experience. I have learned so much about research procedures as well as been able to tie my experiences back into the classroom.

What I wish was different

I wish could have been able to focus only on the research project during my fall semester but classes made it difficult due to time available to do the necessary work.

Advice

I would advice that if anyone wants to go after a position, apply because the worst thing that could happen is that you do not get offered a position. Do not limit yourself because of your own fear or else you will miss out on many opportunities.

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Environmental Stewardship Committee Coordinator

September 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Working with a team, learning how to table about an important topic and talk to other students, all the cool events I get looped into and get to go through the job, and making change on campus.

What I wish was different

Better communication with the team and my campus and having more time to commit to projects.

Advice

Make sure you work on your self motivation and holding yourself accountable to your work.

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Orientation Leader

January - November 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

It was an incredible experience getting to connect with so many new students at Augsburg. Being present as a mentor, community member, and resource, and knowing that I was making a tangible difference in students' lives was fulfilling.

What I wish was different

The schedule was incredibly grueling, with work days during SOAR being roughly 18 hours long. It would have been nice, for the sake of both the OLs and the students, if orientation programming was broken up between more days to allow more time for rest and sleep.

Advice

Being an Orientation Leader is a tough job, with long hours and all sorts of potential variables that can cause chaos. One difficult dynamic is that OLs have to act cheerful and calm through it all. Because of this, it's very important for every OL to depend on each other. If you're an OL and you run into a difficult situation or feel drained, don't be afraid to ask your peers for help. You're all in this together.

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