I liked everything about it. The team I was put on was nice and I got to work on real issues instead of having an internship project given to me.
What I wish was different
There were times where I wished I had more interaction with people on the team because a lot of the time I was working solo.
Advice
It was a good experience and I learned a lot. However, you end up having to learn a lot of things on your own by googling solutions.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
July - August 2020 • Rome, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the work and the engineers that were there. It was a very friendly environment and I felt very welcomed.
What I wish was different
I wish they had offered a living stipend, and that I was able to work on more that one project but that's just how the timing worked.
Advice
There were times where I tried to work on my own and that ended up being a big waste of time because I didn't get very far. So my advise would be if you're confused don't be afraid to ask questions.
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Software Design Intern
June 2020 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
Flexible work schedule and direct communication with team members
What I wish was different
Advice
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System Administrator Intern
May - August 2019 • Norfolk, VA
What I liked
The environment was very friendly towards interns. The full-time system administrators were very welcoming for answering any questions that I had. They allowed me to shadow them whenever they went to complete a ticket or solve a problem. They also assisted me in getting two IT certifications.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have access to more of the systems and areas within the facility. However, I understand that since it was in a very secure facility that giving me this access would have been a liability for the company. It did hinder some of the work that I wanted to do, but it still encouraged me to learn from a system administrator that had access.
Advice
Don't hesitate to learn as much as possible when you are an intern. The people around you in the company are there to help and have a lot more experience. As long as you show interest you can learn a lot which will help you if you want a similar job in the future. Don't be afraid to make mistakes because it is from these mistakes that you will learn.
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CE Intern
May 2018 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
Freedom. The opportunity to make mistakes. I was not micro managed. Flexible work schedule. An increase in responsibility as I showed my competence.
What I wish was different
Occasionally work is slow. Sometimes interns need to wait for something useful to come up that they can work on.
Advice
Everything your employer asks you to do is going to be used in some shape or form. They wouldn't ask you just to do busy work. They want you to do things correctly and not necessarily quickly. Correctness outweighs how much time it takes you to complete a task.
