Great balance - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

4.0
29 July 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The University is great at providing ample opportunities for research to coincide with work. They value time and effort and are willing to be flexible for tests and assignments.

Cons

It is a little difficult to get intot the programs offered. Typically, you have to know somebody. There aren't too many promotions available for students, either.

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Cons

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Pros

My supervisor was fantastic: provided good feedback, flexibility in work schedule, opportunities for professional growth.

Cons

Usually 1-2 year contract, determined by grant funding and availability Workplace experience is more dependent on the individual researcher/research lab you end up working for than the university as a whole

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