It was very enlightening, actually being able to see how engineering and manufacturing processes work, especially on a strict timeline and how to work quickly using as many resources
as possible, and as as efficiently as possible.
What I wish was different
I wish I had moved to an apartment closer to work so that my commute was a little shorter. It would have also been nice if the time crunch on the company wasn't so pressing, because I had no real time to ask questions and find different jobs here and there. I was mostly pulling data from a database to finish off deviation reports, and didn't get to work much with the machinery because it was constantly in production mode.
Advice
I would advise any future employees to ask as many questions as possible and to get your hands dirty. People are busy and will not come search you out to give you jobs, you have to be proactive and ask people what needs to be done.
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Human Resource Leadership Development Program Intern
May - August 2018 • Corning, NY
What I liked
Friendly company culture
What I wish was different
Advice
The work was challenging but not overwhelming. The company culture and the way that they cater to interns is remarkable.
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Procurement intern
June - August 2018 • Manassas, VA
What I liked
Hands-on experience, networking and corporate communication
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
It is a great company to work at, management understands your needs and is always willing to help. They also provide flexible schedule which is great when you’re a student.
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Optical technician
May - August 2018 • Fairport, NY
What I liked
They were really friendly and always did things to make empolyees feel wanted
What I wish was different
The number of hours I worked was occasionally alot
Advice
Even as a tech you can still get alot of engineering experience
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Process Engineer Intern
May - August 2018 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I loved working with the team I did, with a project that I know matters. They provided a very good wage and networking programs for the interns with themselves and other members of the company
What I wish was different
There is not much that I wish had gone better. If anything a little longer!
Advice
Know that your contribution matters and make as many connections as possible because especially in Corning your network will provide you opportunities!
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I liked the people that worked there - super nice, super friendly, super supportive environment. Great time, and very well established intern program. Loved my fellow interns, great people!
What I wish was different
I wish my role was more defined before I got to the internship!
Advice
Be patient! Have fun! Work hard and ask lots of questions early on. Time flies so enjoy it!
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Finance Intern
May - August 2017 • Corning, NY
What I liked
The company culture was very welcome and opening. The people there were very helpful and willing to teach.
What I wish was different
I wish i would have been given a little more responsibility in terms of projects.
Advice
Network and get to know as many people as possible during your work time as possible. It will be very beneficial in the long run.
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Packaging Engineer Intern
August 2017 • Tewksbury, MA
What I liked
Very friendly staff. Lots of hands-on experience with testing (mostly ISTA). Practical experience learning how a company runs. Able to learn about the products, and how they are used in application - not JUST about the packaging
What I wish was different
Too much down time - wish the company had given me a big project to work on independently rather than many little tasks when they're available. If they don't have a task for you, you might now have work to do.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions - many people here want to share their knowledge and experiences. There's a lot you can learn from this internship that goes beyond the realm of packaging.
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Advanced Modeling Intern
July - August 2017 • Painted Post, NY
What I liked
I was given a challenging task that allowed me to apply what I had learned in school the year before
What I wish was different
Advice
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I truly enjoyed the work I was doing. Everything I did was new to me but everyone at Corning was willing to help and teach me everything I needed to know. It was a very open environment and everyone was welcoming and friendly the entire time.
What I wish was different
I wish it was a little closer to home. Being 5 hours away all summer was a bit tough in terms of being homesick.
Advice
A piece of advice I would share is to not be afraid to ask for help. If you are confused about something or don't know what to do just ask somebody and they will help you. Most people that work for these companies want you to stay so they will be willing to help. I would also say don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and I would apply this to not only a job but to life in general. Step out and experience new things.
