Work is frustrating, so you must be self-motivated to persevere - Graduate Student Researcher UCLA Employee Review

4.0
Feb 24, 2012
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Pros

Top research institution. Major city with lots of things to do out of work. Good mentors. Good collaborative working environment. Great weather.

Cons

Very expensive city, especially the Westwood area. Traffic is horrible to get around anywhere. Research funding budgets are being slashed across the board.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Good hours, flexible to student time schedule, allowed me to do homework on the job

Cons

Sometimes, other students don't take your full shift and leave like 30 mins of your shift if you give it up

4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Working with students is satisfying and fulfilling. It also helps yourself retain information you have learned from past courses.

Cons

The Peer Learning Unit is poorly managed, and it is difficult to communicate with your supervisors.

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