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Graduate Assistant - Graduate Assistant Florida State University Employee Review

4.0
Oct 27, 2015
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Pros

A lot of the pros and cons at FSU depend on which department you work in, who you are with, and so on. But in terms of university-wide benefits, I found the stipend reasonable, and the health care excellent. Conditions improved dramatically after Graduate Assistants United gained collective bargaining rights.

Cons

Because Florida is a right-to-work state, the GA union was struggling for support while I was there. Relationship between GA's and the University was generally good, but sometimes FSU did not share information to which the union was entitled. Another disadvantage depends on your department, but it seemed common: Like all too many universities, work-life balance is not given as high a priority as it should be in many cases.

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5.0
Jul 18, 2026
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Pros

Great opportunity to build real-world equity research and financial analysis skills. Supportive and knowledgeable faculty who are willing to mentor students. Flexible schedule that works well alongside coursework. Strong exposure to company valuation, financial modeling, and investment research. Collaborative environment with motivated and ambitious peers. Excellent resume builder for students pursuing finance, investment banking, or asset management. Opportunities to present research and improve public speaking skills. Encourages independent thinking and critical analysis of businesses. Hands-on experience using financial statements and market research. Valuable networking opportunities with faculty, alumni, and finance professionals. Gain experience working on projects that mirror real industry work. Good balance of autonomy and guidance throughout projects.

Cons

As a student position, advancement opportunities are limited, and workloads can vary depending on project deadlines. Much of the learning is self-directed, so success requires taking initiative. Compensation is modest compared to private-sector finance internships.

4.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

Great first job out of undergrad. Pay was decent and benefits were GREAT. Lots of opportunities to build connections in other departments and grow within the University. Good job security.

Cons

If you end up with poor management, the poor job security becomes a bad thing. It takes forever for a bad seed to get removed and this effected morale during my time here.

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