Being able to learn more about what goes on in the industry and how that compares to what we learn in academia.
What I wish was different
Wish there was more freedom and communication in team selections.
Advice
No matter how hard it seems at first, you will always pull through in the end. Internships are made to challenge you and encourage learning.
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Corporate Financial Analyst
May - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I loved the amounts of learning opportunities presented to me and the openness of everyone there to teach me.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more mentors, or ways to know who to reach out to.
Advice
I would say: it is an extremely rewarding learning experience, and definitely needs to experienced at least once.
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Software Engineer Intern
June - August 2018 • Milpitas, CA
What I liked
That I got to work on an actual Cisco application, and the team that I worked with was very helpful.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to spend time getting to know everyone on the team you are working with, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also, ask don't be afraid to ask for additional work or projects if you have time to show your work ethic.
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Business Analyst Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I loved how they gave a great work-life experience to the internship. The company did a good job allowing me to network with other people and get a good sense of the company culture.
What I wish was different
I wish the Internship lasted longer.
Advice
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IT Intern
June - August 2018 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
The work-life balance was excellent and my team and mentor were very friendly and helpful.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Milpitas, CA
What I liked
I loved exploring the nearby area. San Jose and San Francisco have an amazing tech vibe. I also loved visiting California's many national parks and hiking there. The internship was fine and served its purpose of helping me determine where I want to go in CS.
What I wish was different
I wish I had received my own project to work on. I never felt like I contributed enough to the company.
Advice
Ask for more work. It is great experience and it gives you a lot to talk about during interviews.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared in your knowledge of data structures and algorithms. Pay attention in CS146!
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Business Analyst Intern
May - August 2021 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
If you found a need at Cisco, you could do any type of work you wanted. You weren’t stuck to the role you were assigned.
What I wish was different
I wish there was better organization between teams.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to try things outside of your role to create an impact. Generally, Cisco employees like the initiative.
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Software Engineer Intern
May - August 2021 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I really enjoyed the company culture and the opportunities that I had to learn and grow my skills. I had mentors, worked on projects for the team, and delivered presentations to executives.
What I wish was different
I wish that this opportunity was not remote so that I could see the Cisco campus in San Jose, CA. However, because of COVID-19, that was not possible.
Advice
Be prepared to meet and make connections with amazing people at Cisco! Do not be afraid to share your ideas because people there will hear you and you will feel included!
