Working with the kids and seeing how the lord with in them in just a few short days.
What I wish was different
Advice
Camp is definitely hard work but it is so worth it and I highly recommend doing it even just for one summer
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Office Director
May - August 2021 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
I loved how every day looked different. Sure, there was a list of tasks that I needed to complete each day, but there was always an unexpected fire to put out to keep me busy.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to have seen more structure with the routine (it was a lot of moving which made juggling communication a bit tricky).
Advice
Start early! Get into the routine of making calls and sending emails "before they are expected" to ensure you give yourself time to do your job effectively.
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Business Intelligence Developer
June - August 2019 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
The company was in the middle of many transitioning processes, and I enjoyed observing how the business dealt with change. I enjoyed working with big data by myself and with another intern. I learned a lot about the data that a company generates and how the company can use this information to propel their business forward. I enjoyed getting to know the other members of the Business Intelligence team and the other interns.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure you try to get to know the company's values and history. Don't eat lunch by yourself- use your lunch break to get to know the other interns and colleagues.
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Camp Staff
May - July 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
I LOVED working FUGE camps this past summer in Louisville! It was my first year as a staffer and FUGE took such great care of us! I loved seeing how the Gospel changed the lives of so many students this summer!
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve stayed longer!
Advice
Everyone should work summer camp at least once in their life. You make life long friends and get to meet so many of your brothers and sisters in Christ!
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Church Camp Counselor
June - July 2019 • Lynchburg, VA
What I liked
Being able to make an impact on Student's lives.
What I wish was different
absolutely nothing
Advice
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Recreation Director
May - July 2019 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
Our mission is to serve the church in her mission of making disciples. I loved having the opportunity to serve the church and watch relationships within youth groups grow stronger.
What I wish was different
My team had some disunity so I wish we would have worked together better.
Advice
I would tell someone to remember that sometimes serving the church means putting everyone else first before oneself.
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Mission Track Leader
June - July 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
The staff was amazing to work with!
What I wish was different
Advice
It’s hard work, but good work
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Ridgecrest, NC
What I liked
Interacting with kids, teaching them and playing with them.
What I wish was different
I wish some students had been more interactive.Interacting
Advice
It is a good experience to grow in your commitment to God and serving Him.
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Sales Associate
June - August 2018 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
Great people to work with! Easy tasks to learn and habituate
What I wish was different
Advice
Take initiative! And be kind. Kindness can only help you in any atmosphere.
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Retail manager
November 2015 • Chattanooga, TN
What I liked
I enjoyed the ability to lead and negotiate.
What I wish was different
The leadership above me having better communication.
Advice
Find a place with good communication from upper management.
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Bible Study Leader
June - August 2018 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
This was an amazing experience where I learned how to share the gospel and my own testimony, while living and being support by such intentional community.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Bible Study Leader
May - July 2018 • Ridgecrest, NC
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Come ready to be challenged and fulfilled!
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Program Director for FUGE Camps
May - July 2018 • Mobile, AL
What I liked
It was a leadership position in which I directed all programming for the camp location, so I got to learn a lot about how to communicate with other professionals and implement leadership skills. I also gained a lot of technical knowledge about the production side of events, as well as the background duties of ministry work. Fuge Camps is a summer camp experience for 6th-12th grade students, and so I also got to invest in youth for a whole summer which was incredible.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more respect then what I got--whats funny is that 9 times out of 10, leaders want to be respected as a person, rather than only respected for their title. I wanted the opposite: I felt respected as a person, but my position wasn't really respected as a valid leadership position compared with my other leadership team.
Advice
If you have a leadership position at a summer camp: have confidence in your own abilities as a leader. Do the very best you can, and go with your instincts. Listen to others advice, but ultimately, make your own decision.
