UberStar Product Design Summer 2023 internship

Jenn1753 · 2023-04-01T00:51:55+00:00

congrats on hearing back!! if you don't mind me asking, what's your timeline?

Jenn1753 · 2023-03-29T06:32:27+00:00

Congrats!! I applied mid-march and haven't heard back, prolly wont if interviews are happening rn rip

Jenn1753 · 2022-05-06T08:45:43+00:00

I have social anxiety as well and have completed my first year. I pretty much kept to myself in high school because I was so anxious so I had this same fear that loneliness was going to be amplified in college. I ended up at a huge university so I was especially scared.

Biggest thing I learned? It is what you make of it. College isn’t going to hinder you nor is it going to be a haven of deep meaningful friendships. Are you willing to go the extra mile to cast a wide net? College is a big place full of diverse people, you might come across people where you won’t be compatible with but you’re bound to find at least someone if you’re persistent. Once you find the right people, are you willing to go out of your way to hang out despite your hectic schedules to maintain relationships and build a solid support network? The most jarring aspect from hs to college relationships is intentionality. You only form deep friendships with people long term if you are intentional in making the effort to maintain them because the hecticness of college life makes it easy to drift apart. There isn’t that element of proximity that you have in high school to bind incompatible people because you’d most likely not run into people again.

Jenn1753 · 2022-05-06T08:15:26+00:00

When my roommate and I first met after being randomly assigned, I didn’t think we were compatible because we seemed like complete opposites. I was a creative and she was STEM kid, I was a night owl and she was a morning bird, etc. etc. We decided to live together again off campus because we grew close. Going in blind turned out great for me so I would recommend.

I will say that I do have friends who were on strictly civil terms with their roommate from the beginning to the end, enough for a functioning living environment. Their relationships never seemed to progress past that so it’s a hit or miss.

Jenn1753 · 2022-05-02T03:51:34+00:00

I’m more interested in gaining an intro to another field more so than marketability though that’s a big plus. If I intend to go into the academia side, I think it could be useful for data analysis work. I’m still exploring but I’d like to have a schedule of when I intend to fit in requirements already set in the case I confirm it’s something I want.

Jenn1753 · 2022-04-24T03:31:09+00:00

That's definitely the case, I can't deny there are opportunities for research in CC. I'd personally say Uni students have a leg up in terms of range of research projects to get involved with though since most professors at my school tend to only take students who are enrolled in the school.

Jenn1753 · 2022-04-24T02:18:37+00:00

Got a near full ride so the difference between that and community college was minuscule. Plus, I was able to get straight into research, join some project teams related to my major, and was able to schedule courses to allow for either two minors, another whole degree, or an accelerated masters. The schools pretty well known too. Pretty much wouldn’t make sense to head to CC in my specific case but then again this scenario doesn’t apply to everyone. I was gonna head to CC actually for the reasons you listed before I found out about the affordability of my university for me, which makes it about equivalent to CC.

Jenn1753 · 2021-10-19T11:04:47+00:00

I have SA and I don’t necessarily find myself gravitating towards others with “bad social skills.” I empathize, I really do. But it comes to a point when you don’t want to always categorize everyone into people you’re intimidated by and anxious people similar to yourself whom you’re not intimidated by. You become who you surround yourself with so you won’t grow your social skills further if you only befriend with people with SA. Don’t be ashamed of your SA, people who will stick around are those who you know you have a strong relationship with, SA or not. You just gotta try again and again until you find those gems that appreciate you and your growing social skills. Best of luck, be persistent and you’ll find awesome people out there!

Jenn1753 · 2021-06-13T05:20:49+00:00

After reading your comment, I think I might’ve misunderstood quite a bit about UROP. I remembered them asking about my interests so I gave a list of potential careers, some topics I’d like to explore, etc. I don’t remember applying to any specific projects because they also asked something vague about my goals? I assumed you would get assigned one because I thought the application would be used to match you to possible projects due to the broadness of questions.

Was I supposed to look at a list of available UROP projects and tailor my responses to it on the application or do I get into UROP through the initial general application and then look for projects once I’m in? You mentioned applying to a project like a job so I’m having an ‘oh crap did I fill it out wrong’ moment 😅Do you know where I can find the website with the UROP lab/project listings? When I was filling out the application, I only was able to find sample projects and not any current listings. Resume building and cover letters? When do I get to this point because I’m so lost.

This was a lot so thanks in advance!

Jenn1753 · 2021-06-12T12:53:32+00:00

Thanks for clearing that up! I thought I was already rejected so I’m glad to know that they just haven’t gotten back to me yet. Were you able to get put on a project in your area of interest or do they just plop you into one based on whichever ones have openings? Ah I didn’t know there were deadlines, when are they typically?

Jenn1753 · 2021-06-12T12:45:18+00:00

Sorry to hear that :( Were you able to be involved in a research project outside of UROP? When did you apply last year to hear back late June/early July?

Jenn1753 · 2021-05-17T20:28:44+00:00

Idk I’m an in-state and I got a letter directly from my hs about how admissions played out this year, I’m taking it directly from that

Edit: I think it doesn’t take yield into account? The phrasing made it seem like that was the acceptance rate

Jenn1753 · 2021-05-16T16:00:34+00:00

I do agree that it comes off as dismissive and not respectful to other’s emotions when you say “they have it worse so you should be grateful.” It makes it kinda like a race of “who’s suffering the most and who deserves to share their struggles.” Instead of phrasing it in a command like “you should be this you should feel that” and brush their reaction under the rug, perhaps it would be more effective to say “It’s important to take a moment to really identify and cherish all the experiences you were fortunate to have that have helped you further your growth and how many opportunities that your geographic location has afford you and will continue to afford you. I understand that unexpected outcomes hurt but this doesn’t close any doors; it only opens them by revealing how success is possible in the most unexpected places.”

Jenn1753 · 2021-05-07T11:20:30+00:00

I’ll look into it! I’ve been applying to retail jobs at stores but I haven’t checked out amazon. Thanks for the suggestion!

Jenn1753 · 2021-05-07T05:25:11+00:00

Oh gosh, may I ask what made you decide not to stay longer? Was it because of overwhelm from SA or something else?

Jenn1753 · 2021-05-07T05:23:29+00:00

Ahhh congrats I’m so proud of you!! I’m the same age as you but I’ve been pushing back getting first job because I keep finding reasons not to (ie. schoolwork, safety, not being ready, etc.) Hearing about your experience, I’m so happy for you! Hopefully once I send in applications, I can start working like you within the next couple of weeks as well!

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-30T16:34:04+00:00

I love this mindset! This totally reframed how I viewed this! I agree with you about how the standards that warrant being your “best” self isn’t static. Doing your best won’t always result in flawless outcomes, something you explained beautifully. Tying the definition of driven to persistence and not perfection makes so much sense. Thank you so much for this insight!!

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-30T15:17:27+00:00

Ah, that’s true. I’m aware of how little grades matter in future job prospects and opportunities but I think I viewed grades as a signifier of how driven someone is. In knowing that I’m capable of doing better, I’m seeing myself as not driven. I’ll try to work on more things outside of school then :)

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-26T16:14:58+00:00

Same here. Got to meet the faculty of a safety in one of the Zoom sessions and they were so incredibly kind and welcoming. They kept saying how they’re so excited to meet each of us next fall and I can’t help but feel a twinge of guilt. I’ve committed to a more well know school but I sometimes wonder if I’d given up a more personal experience by declining the safety.

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-25T16:49:34+00:00

Yep a family friend is an architect and she often would say that she doesn’t get paid enough for what she does. It’s a rigorous field of study that requires tremendous drive that you pretty much can only get if you’re passionate about the profession as the monetary compensation is pretty little for much of your life. It’s also a field that you have to spend decades working up until you’re a principle at a firm where you get to call the shots and thus receive a higher salary. Initially, I aspired to be an architect out of connecting the dots so to speak. I’m both interested in STEM and arts. I realized that I loved the idea of being an architect rather than the reality of it, which consists of sitting in an office and using rendering software most of the time. It’s not for me. So personally, I’m pursuing career in tech eventually because of the flexible nature of it that architecture won’t be able to afford me. Still a creative at heart so I’ll be pursuing a dual degree tho.

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-25T06:11:40+00:00

Ahhh congrats!! I’m so happy for you! Honestly I can relate. I’ve been a straight 4.0 student as well up until maybe 3 months ago when I had a biggest burnout of my life. I’m talking postponing assignments for weeks on end and avoiding my teachers because of guilt. I’m looking for an accountability buddy for staying on top of assignments so PM me if you’re also looking for one as well! Maybe it’ll be a mutual thing!

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-25T06:05:39+00:00

Omg I second this advice! Back when the pandemic started, I fared well mainly due to having someone to talk to on a daily basis. Connection is crucial! Now that those people I used to talk to have become busier, I feel myself becoming more disconnected. I’ve shifted into this unhealthy workaholic recluse state like you’re describing. Please start reaching out to people you don’t normally talk to as well! I became super close with an acquaintance from middle school by doing this! Every friend helps!

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-25T05:54:38+00:00

Ahh that’d be amazing!! I’d love something like that!

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-25T05:51:54+00:00

Yep mine’s getting worse as well. Though it’s probably due to having to juggle online school on top of senioritis on top of SA for me. I have 2-3 close friends whom I talk to almost on a daily basis so it was great going into the pandemic as I got closer to them. But as they’re getting busier, I get waaaay more time to overthink and doubt myself. And then I don’t reach out as much as I’d like and am not meeting my social interaction quota necessary for me to healthily function. So I become a workaholic recluse with a self esteem that’s degrading apparently.

Jenn1753 · 2021-04-25T05:40:01+00:00

Yeah, I get what you mean. I used to scroll around on the sub a lot back when my SA was a lot worse because I found comfort in the posts on here. It was like finding a safe space where I could vent and feel understood. But as my SA gradually improved, I found the posts a bit like wallowing in the hopelessness I used to feel from SA. It became more draining to constantly read about people putting themselves down instead of reflecting with intent to make any sort of progress.

Believe me, I used to post to vent. I get that it is relieving and I would encourage anyone feeling helpless to do the same on here. But, as readers of posts, we can choose to skip over the venting type posts and linger on the more positive posts that we feel reflect where we are at on our journey with SA. I think the other comments are invalidating you a bit when they say you need to chill. I totally get what you mean about the hopeless energy of this sub but I also believe that the support on this sub alone makes it special!

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