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Intern

June - August 2019 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

I liked the people and culture. It felt like being in college with a pay, more perks and less homework. I think my experience was really exciting and I enjoyed it a lot. l had the opportunity to learn a lot of practical skills in iOS mobile app development within a very short time. Overall, the program was really well designed.

What I wish was different

I wished we weren't ranked against other FBU interns. This created a little of an unintended competitive culture where some interns would prefer to work both at work and after work at home to get ahead in weekly projects. Also, expectations could have been much clearer instead of getting halfway in and then realizing it and having to work twice as harder.

Advice

Never underestimate the expectations during your internship. Hit the ground working really hard and get that return offer. Also, definitely enjoy the experience and network. Get to actually know new people including other interns and full-time workers that you can connect with after you leave. You'd love your experience. Facebook is an amazing place

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

My manager was very kind and helpful, encouraging me to ask questions and willing to help me with the problems I encountered while trying to do my project.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a little more guidance to start with.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions to start off, even if you think they're dumb questions, better to get them out of the way in the beginning rather than at the end!

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Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2019 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

Friendly team and helpful support from recruiter, managers, and peers. Great perks like free transportation, corporate housing, gym on site, food, etc.

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Public Policy Extern

July - August 2019 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

The company culture and team energy were phenomenal. This opportunity allowed me the chance to collaborate on projects with team members from all over the globe.

What I wish was different

Advice

Always ask for more to do and take the chance to get to know all of your coworkers.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2019 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

Despite its size, Facebook is split into many small teams that feel like small communities and move fast when it comes to their work. Additionally, Facebook has a culture of treating interns like full time engineers, whether it be the perks they receive or the work they are given. Working at Facebook on several high impact projects taught me many of the tools necessary to be a full time engineer.

What I wish was different

Facebook's size and its vast codebase mean that many projects span several parts of the company and are often highly complex. As a new intern this can make diving into a project initially quite difficult. More structured learning experiences in the first few weeks of the internship may be beneficial to alleviate this issue.

Advice

The most valuable thing you'll get out of working at Facebook is learning from some of the best engineers in the world. As an intern you'll get to build some really cool things, but learning what its like to work with top engineers on projects that affect billions of people is an experience few other companies can offer.

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

The office amenities

What I wish was different

Menlo Park is a pretty boring place.

Advice

Getting off to a fast start is the easiest way to get ahead of your project schedule, complete additional tasks at the internship, and impress your managers.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

I liked the work environment. I was able to learn and ask anyone around me for help. The progression throughout the project was smooth and well executed. The fact that your manager or the director of the team was just a seat over was surreal and I felt like I was an important asset to the team.

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Facebook University Software Engineer

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

--Learned useful Android development skills -Amazing social events -Approachable mentor

What I wish was different

Advice

Really good experience for Freshman or Sophomore college students who intend to major in CS

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

There was great flexibility and support. I had multiple points of contact if I was struggling with work or with my experience, which really helped me feel like I could make the most of my opportunity. I also had flexible hours, all meals paid for, and so many company-sponsored opportunities to get out and explore NYC!

What I wish was different

I think that at first, it was quite difficult for me to reach out to my mentors and my recruiters for support because they seemed a little removed (just getting through a list of interns to deal with) and while it turned out alright because I am generally outspoken, I can see that that might be difficult for people who might be more shy.

Advice

Genuinely take advantage of every single opportunity that comes your way! Of course, your intern project is important but definitely make the time to go to the intern events or to take opportunity of the benefits like FBNYBFF and FLW -- some of these friends might last a lifetime, and NYC is an awesome place to make them :)

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Information Security Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

Great culture, awesome place to work

What I wish was different

More technical role

Advice

Don't be afraid to balance your work life with personal life.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2018 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

I learned so much and feel so much more confident as an engineer now. Also, Facebook treats its employees very well, the benefits were amazing!

What I wish was different

Nothing

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Data Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

Internship was a great experience. Worked on impactful projects and had the opportunity to meet very smart people. Additionally, Facebook provides their interns with fun activities throughout the summer, which was a great bonus.

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Account Manager Intern (PR and Marketing)

June - August 2018 • Austin, TX

What I liked

Facebook has a very open company culture. They embrace interns from day 1 and give you access to a lot of resources and people to help you learn about the company and your job. A lot of interns relocate for the summer so they make sure to set up events where people can explore the city and meet other interns.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

My teammates were great engineers, but willing to always stop what they were doing and help when asked. I was given real work to do, even as an intern, and I felt that my work was valued.

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the program that I was involved in (FBU). I also really enjoyed the people that I worked with. I felt like I was learning so much, both technically (coding) and interpersonally. The activities and amenities were also very nice.

What I wish was different

I wish that the selection process for our managers was a little different. I wasn't sure if mine was really invested in what we were producing. Also, I wish that we got to work in some capacity with the "big data" that Facebook works with everyday.

Advice

Try to say "yes" to every opportunity that comes your way. Knowing that internships are a finite amount of time, treasure each moment, even though you may be tired. Hang out with your coworkers. Play some pickup soccer. Take a spontaneous trip to Vancouver! Try to seize the opportunity that you've been given because it was honestly such a privilege to have been a part of that experience.

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University Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed getting to experience working at a software-centric company.

What I wish was different

My role was mostly training-focused, so I did not work on the company products as much as I would have liked to.

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Software Engineer

May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I like the benefits and the atmosphere

What I wish was different

I wish I was more dedicated to the work. I wish I would of kept my location in Menlo Park.

Advice

Make sure that if you feel as if your manager doesn’t help you , reach out to manager’s manger and let them know what is happening

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

Everything! Best summer experience you could ask for as a software engineer. Free food, wonderful working environments, countless perks, and very fulfilling work assignments.

What I wish was different

I was very busy all summer working hard after hours sometimes to try to get a return offer. I wish I had enjoyed the summer a little more by exploring the area.

Advice

The program is there to help you succeed, if you get into it, you'll have a whole network around you helping you to do well and show your value.

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Production Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed Facebook's culture and perks -- everyone was beyond helpful and friendly. There's a very homely feeling of being at Facebook. Outside of meetings, it felt much less like work than other places. Facebook has set a very high bar for engineering solutions when nothing out there fits their requirements. Free muscle milk and a loaner bike were so cool. The culture strongly encourages personal growth.

What I wish was different

I personally did not find fulfillment in working on the infrastructure for advertisement delivery. Delivering value to people is one of my personal requirements for a job, and ads didn't cut it for me. So, I wish I would have had the option to join a different team than I did (SOLELY because of the work -- my team was incredibly supportive and hospitable).