Mixed reality is an emergent form of immersive technology that allows users to interact with and manipulate 3D digital objects and information using hand gestures. Whether it is replying to emails or playing a game, mixed reality devices require the use of gestures to complete such tasks. The Microsoft HoloLens 2 is a mixed reality head-mounted display that has been gaining popularity across many domains due to its enterprise-ready applications. These forms of technology provide opportunities to introduce new work environments and techniques of interaction with native hand tracking that may significantly impact the user experience. Previous studies on gesture control in the Microsoft HoloLens 1 showed improved performance after approximately 5 minutes of practice. As the HoloLens 2 has enhanced and implemented further gestures, this study reported on the investigation of various gesture interactions common to student-centered tasks. Results of the overall user experience, intuitiveness, and user perceptions of different gestures are discussed as they apply to the future of work with mixed reality.