It was a super educational experience. People were super helpful and nice, and really allowed us to get hands on.
What I wish was different
Normally, interns are put on one project for the whole semester but I got switched around a lot. Would've been nice to have a consistant project so I could learn the process a bit more, but the overall impact of that was minimal. I still learned a lot.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and always do your best to communicate. It will pay off to let your engineers and technicians know what you are doing and they will be able to effectively communicate back to you.
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Civil Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Yankton, SD
What I liked
My co-workers were great to work with. We still keep in touch and get together for drinks.
What I wish was different
Not having to commute an hour each way.
Advice
Don't be afraid to jump into task you are uncomfortable with. You will learn more and have a better experience if you get out of your comfort zone.
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Senior Intern
May - August 2018 • Winner, SD
What I liked
I loved all of the hands-on experiences. Everyone was so nice and helpful- willing to answer all of my questions. It made me confident in my career choices.
What I wish was different
It was a little too far away from a city, so it was hard to find things to do on the weekends.
Advice
Don't be afraid to move out to the little towns, these are the places you can guarantee mentor- ship. I learned so much from this internship, and I am breezing through Soil Mechanics now because I learned all of these topics on the job.
