My position was hybrid and provided me with a lot of flexibility depending on what was best that day. I was not stuck in one area of HR, I got to shadow and spend time with different departments each week. My supervisor and buddy really cared about me -- I felt supported and valued as part of the team. Throughout the summer, I worked on a variety of projects with various teams and each of my days was unique.
What I wish was different
There wasn't much of an opportunity for networking since a lot of employees work from home and interns are spread out throughout the state. Wish my program was longer than 10 weeks!
Advice
Be open-minded! You will have the opportunity to explore a lot of different areas and this opportunity is what you make of it.
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
October 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I enjoy working in a clinical setting and getting to work directly with patients. I was also able to work independently on my own projects and collaborate with others.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
I would advise students to find a lab that they are very interested in so that they can build a solid foundation in that lab. I know people who were only at a lab for a semester and didn't enjoy their work. On the other hand, I've been at my lab for over a year and have been able to become close with my coworkers and given more responsibilities and independence.
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Marketing Intern
May 2022 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The amount of knowledge I gained from this experience.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Always ask questions to learn more about what you are doing or what’s going on.
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Student Nurse Intern
May - July 2022 • York, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to have one on one guidance from a registered nurse. It was an amazing opportunity to see all of the responsibilities of a labor and delivery nurse as well as a couplet care nurse.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more access to patient documentation as well as an OBGYN specific checklist for the internship.
Advice
Dive into it right away. You learn so much and there is no such thing as a bad experience when you are learning as much as you are.
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Occupational Therapist Intern
June - August 2019 • Farrell, PA
What I liked
I got a front row view of what inpatient OTs do everyday including data entry, treatments, and evaluations. The OTs were so helpful and kind to me.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to get a more in depth look at the data entry, as this seems to be the hardest part of the job to catch up on.
Advice
I would advise other OT students to see an outpatient facility as well.
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Student nurse intern
May - July 2019 • Erie, PA
What I liked
I learned a lot more than I expected to, and the experience I gain has been invaluable
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change anything about it
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask to see new things, as this is when you get the most experience
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Food Service Worker
June 2015 • Allison Park, PA
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It was a great time
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environmental services
August 2016 • New Castle, PA
What I liked
great staff and welcoming
What I wish was different
more hours
Advice
great way to learn new things
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Nurse Intern
May - July 2021 • Greenville, PA
What I liked
I loved working in the ER at Greenville! The staff was extremely supportive and helpful in the internship. I was able to learn a lot of extremely valuable information.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship lasted longer.
Advice
Even if you think you might not get the job, still apply! You never know!
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Volunteer researcher
June - August 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I was able to get anda on experience with very complex lab techniques.
What I wish was different
The volunteer program I was a part of was not organized.
Advice
Speak up! If you have questions or want to learn more about something, it s always enter to ask.
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Student Nurse Intern
May - July 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Getting hands-on experience and gaining confidence for my future career. I also liked experiencing a full time schedule.
What I wish was different
I had multiple preceptors, but it would have been nice to have just 1 or 2. I also wish the internship was longer!
Advice
To anyone questioning whether to do this internship I would strongly encourage them to do it. I would advise them to choose a field they are interested in to start making professional connections.
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Procurement Intern
June - August 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Very inclusive culture
What I wish was different
Wish I could have worked from home more
Advice
Learn everything you can
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Nurse Intern
May - July 2021 • Cumberland, MD
What I liked
The whole experience was very helpful to my skills and career
What I wish was different
Everything was perfect
Advice
Grab it guys apply asap.
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Student nurse intern
June - August 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Being a student nurse intern allowed me to fully immerse myself into being a nurse before I graduate with my BSN. I was working the same full-time hours that my preceptor was. I was able to better utilize the skills I had learned in school and put them into real life. Due to COVID limiting my clinical experiences through school, I feel that having the internship truly enhanced my nursing skills to what they are now and better prepared me to eventually take on a role as an RN.
What I wish was different
I wish this opportunity could have been offered during the end of sophomore year given that Duquesne already has their nursing students complete two semesters of clinical at the end of the academic year.
Advice
Anyone who is considering any type or internship or externship should take any opportunity you can. If you have the opportunity to have an internship, even if it’s not in the unit you want, take it!! The skills you learn on any type of unit can be transferred to a PCT job and into your future RN career.
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Research Assistant
May - July 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I loved the research environment and the time my mentor took to show me the ropes of biological lab techniques
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken the kidney physiology course before I engaged in the research and not during
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and to reach out to a faculty member if you need help
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Nursing Intern
May - August 2021 • Altoona, PA
What I liked
I love it so much! I’ve learned so many skills.
What I wish was different
Pay rate could have been higher for all the help I’ve provided. But I’m still grateful for the opportunity.
Advice
Ask questions! Never be afraid to ask!
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Biology Research Intern
June - August 2020 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Good experience
What I wish was different
COVID restrictions
Advice
Work hard
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Student Nurse Intern
May - August 2020 • Altoona, PA
What I liked
Getting hands on experience with my future career and meeting some of my first role models!
What I wish was different
I wish the internship would have been longer than 10 weeks.
Advice
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
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Patient Service Representative
July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I currently still work in this position and enjoy the environment, work atmosphere, and patient interaction.
What I wish was different
Sometimes Staffing is short and there are not enough people to meet all the patients needs.
Advice
I would definitely advise applying to multiple positions! they have many opportunities for Psychology students that most aren't aware of.
