Working in Higher Education - Student Assistant UC Riverside Employee Review

4.0
Mar 1, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The diverse intellectual community you get to work in, educational setting, beautiful well maintained campus, friendly staff, well taken care of by the community

Cons

Parking is expensive, weather very dry sunny and hot most of the year, can be bureaucratic to get help you need.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Cons

Commuter school so traffic and parking can be terrible. Select your PI wisely, and ensure healthy work life balance.

5.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good balance and structure depending on the professor you work for. Good recommendations from professor for life.

Cons

Professors will take credit for your work and overwork you at times.

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