Work Study Experience
Undergraduate Academic Assistant – Office of the Provost and Vice President, Academic – May 2018-Present
Teaching Assistant – Essential Skills for the Digital World – April-May 2018
How did the experience transform your learning?
I learned skills that I wouldn’t have learned in class – particularly web development. Learning these skills allowed me to realize that I can pursue web development after graduation if I choose to. I also had an opportunity to work with people who do not have a computer background. From this, I learned how to share what I know in common language.
My supervisor encouraged me to keep a log of what I am learning. I reflect on it periodically and I am really able to see how far my skills have developed.
From this job I’ve made connections on campus and have great experience to put on my resume. I know that will make a difference after graduation whether I decide to look for a job or pursue my masters.
What did you learn that you weren’t expecting to?
I learned skills like how to write a professional email and how to conduct a meeting. I now find it easier to talk to professors and other professionals where before I was intimidated by them – now I know that I can do it. Also having this job on top of school has forced me to be more organized with my time.
How did you learn about the opportunity?
My professor (Abdallah Mohammed) asked in class if anyone would be interested in helping to teach basic computer skills to people who did not have any experience with computers. Right after class I connected with him and he put me in touch with two members of the Provost’s office – and this is what it led to.
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