Opportunity to pursue novel research with PPPL scientists. The internship was performed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while the organizers were quite literally making it up as they went, the structure of the program held and I feel I had a very enriching experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to attend the internship in person, as working remotely is not something I have attempted before and in the circumstances of the pandemic, it presented unexpected personal challenges.
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask questions!
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Physics
June - August 2019 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
The atmosphere and other employees in the lab. It was a supportive environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Intern
June - August 2019 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed the research being done and the opportunities for networking at the lab. Researchers were also very supportive and eager to help interns with their work.
What I wish was different
I wish that some projects may have been more defined. This is a good and bad thing. It forced me to be creative, but my research started slow.
Advice
I would say if something isn't working at first, don't panic.
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
The workplace was really friendly, the area was really safe. The laboratory is involved with cutting-edge, world-changing technology.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to work on more projects and do some hands-on work.
Advice
100% worth if this field is what you are interested in.
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Cryogenic Superconductor Research Intern
May - September 2018 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
Got to work in a government supported laboratory alongside graduate students and Princeton professors. It was a unique academic experience that challenged my ability to work with several departments and individuals at the same time.
What I wish was different
The nature of the national research laboratory is a bit antiquated - there's a lot of processes that are slowed down due to bureaucracy.
Advice
Form your ideas of what you're going to research well in advance.
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Summer researcher
June - August 2018 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
Everything! I was working at a national lab doing plasma physics research!
What I wish was different
I wish the dorms would have had AC
Advice
Apply places you don't think you'll be able to get in, because you might be able to get in!
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Summer Intern
May - July 2017 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
The culture and the people
What I wish was different
The work I did was stunted by the fact that it was a continuation of another intern's work who did not comment code
