The opportunity to learn many different things within swine industry and how willing the company was to tailor the internship to what I was interested in.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be willing to take all the opportunities that are offered.
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Feed Mill Operations Internship
June - August 2020 • Sleepy Eye, MN
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the internship structure and that they can tailor it towards what you want to do.
What I wish was different
Engagement with more of the departments that worked alongside the feed mill department.
Advice
Ask questions and put yourself out there. I had a great time interning in the middle of COVID-19 and I learned I have a passion for a future career in Feed Milling!
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Production Intern
June - August 2020 • Kansas, IL
What I liked
I enjoyed how welcoming the other employees were and how much interest the company took in making sure their interns were thriving in their positions.
What I wish was different
As a result of COVID-19, some of the usual supplemental internship opportunities at the internship were eliminated, through no fault of the company.
Advice
You get out of this experience what you put in. If you are willing to work hard, you will learn a lot and enjoy yourself.
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Production Internship
May - August 2019 • Sleepy Eye, MN
What I liked
I love the people and the show their values every single day and they are very trusting.
What I wish was different
Longer time spent in the sow farm
Advice
Take every day as a grain of salt. There is so much you learn so make sure you are taking notes and ask questions if you do not know, they are very willing to stop and take a step back and reword what they said!
