I really enjoyed the work I worked on, the other interns I worked with, and the company overall was very pleasant.
What I wish was different
I wish there more opportunities to travel. I worked with other interns and other offices but never got to meet them until the final presentations when they flew them to us.
Advice
Come into this with an open mind, even if they choose to relocate you. It was a great experience overall and you will be working on meaningful projects that they will use and implement.
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Refining Co-Op
May - August 2022 • Canton, OH
What I liked
Very meaningful work for a co-op. Lot of great experience and responsibility.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had better/more other co-ops to work with.
Advice
Always strive for more work when you have downtime. Produce meaningful and impactful work that is worth your time and make sure you make your ambitions known to your employer.
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Process engineering intern
June - August 2022 • Catlettsburg, KY
What I liked
Being assigned big responsibilities and big projects. Had the opportunity to work as a Unit Engineer for a week. The office/fieldwork balance as well.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Business Analyst
May - August 2022 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
I really enjoyed my time at Marathon. They have a great intern program and provide you with valuable work.
What I wish was different
One thing that Marathon can approve on is providing interns their location in a timely manner so they have a sufficient amount of time to find a place to live.
Advice
Internships are so valuable as we get real world experience in a corporate setting. My advice is to ask questions! Try to learn as much as you can and make the most of your internship.
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Finance Intern
May - August 2022 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
I absolutely loved my experience at MPC. The company culture was by far one of my favorite things. Everyone was so welcoming and willing to help in whatever way possible. Though being an intern, I feel that my time was well spent, and that the projects I worked on had meaning and applicable use to the company.
What I wish was different
I wish there were opportunities to meet interns outside of Finance.
Advice
Find ways to connect with other interns early on. It is crucial to find others around your age to spend time with outside of work, especially if based in a smaller city. Find Facebook pages or group chats, such as GroupMe, to find these connections. Say yes to things like meetups early on to start meeting others and building these relationships.
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Marketing Analyst Intern
May - August 2021 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
My group and the community offered.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more of an intern program.
Advice
The company is a great place to work and has a lot of learning opportunities.
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Supply Chain Intern
January - May 2020 • Garyville, LA
What I liked
The location, and the people
What I wish was different
Focused on certain projects
Advice
Explore as much as you can
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Supply Chain Intern
June - August 2019 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
I really liked how I was given tasks that were important and I wasn't just the "coffee guy" like the stereotypical internship.
What I wish was different
I wish that I wouldn't have been as stressed about making mistakes. Mistakes happen, it's how you respond to them that is important.
Advice
Make sure that you know all of the specifics for your first week of the internship regarding everything from dress code, time and day, where to go, where to park, and try to have an idea of what to expect.
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Accountant Intern
August - December 2020 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
Didn’t feel like an intern. I learned more about the accounting field in my internship than I have in my courses.
What I wish was different
Ability to travel for part of my job.
Advice
Have an open mind and be willing to learn.
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Electrical Reliability Intern
June - August 2020 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Awesome internship program - they give you valuable projects that will enhance your knowledge in your field of study
What I wish was different
Advice
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Wellness Intern
June - August 2020 • Houston, TX
What I liked
My team and supervisors were fantastic. I loved how much emphasis Marathon put on health and safety in their company
What I wish was different
I worked remotely, but was supposed to go to their headquarters in Findlay, OH so I wish I had been able to work in person.
Advice
Apply for jobs you want even if you don’t meet every preference! My application wanted graduate students, but I applied anyway because I fit their other requirements and preferences.
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Accounting Intern
February - June 2020 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
Everyone was willing to help when I needed it especially since I was only in the office for a month before we were sent home to work due to Covid.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. You'll learn more by asking questions and trying to understand how things work.
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Engineering Co-Op
May 2017 - August 2020 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
The company has some of the strongest core values and corporate culture I have seen/heard of. The people are amazing and so willing to help. They give you a LOT of responsibility and really push you to grow as an engineer. The Project Engineer role in their L&SE department is great because it is a combination of project management and technical troubleshooting.
What I wish was different
Really I don't have much negative feedback. The company is great! I grew up in Findlay, so I already loved the headquarters community.
Advice
Take on challenges, always ask questions. You are responsible for your own growth (but they have great mentors there that will push you, if you seek them!)
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Summer Helper
June - August 2019 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
I got to work in the health services department and basically got to experience the corporate end of the health care system, and I even got to work in the clinic.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gotten to have a few more practical experiences relating to my future career.
Advice
Go in with an open mind, even if you don’t like office jobs you might end up liking some aspects of it
