I liked the freedom of choosing the direction I could take with my project, and having access to wide array of resources available at a large company.
What I wish was different
I wish the location had been different, as the southern lifestyle was not a fit for me personally.
Advice
I learned that working at a big company comes with many perks such as having access to more resources, as well as more diversity in projects available to take on
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Marketing Analyst Intern
May - December 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA
What I liked
I liked that I was able to learn a lot and get a ton of experience in my future field. I was giving a lot of responsibility and my direct supervisor was awesome.
What I wish was different
The first leg of the internship (May-Aug) my supervisor liked to micromanage and she questioned a lot of what I was doing requiring me to report out on my work once a week but couldn't offer much help, which felt unnecessary. The second leg of the internship was hard because I switched roles and had no knowledge about the new business unit. I received very little training and they really needed someone full time and I was unable to work full time because I was taking classes.
Advice
Management is frustrating and they expect a lot of you or do not expect enough. Some managers are not very understanding of what you need and are very resistant to change. Finding support in leadership in other places is good and will help you grow in the company.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Lenexa, KS
What I liked
This internship was a great experience. It has shown me what engineers do and the challenges they face.
What I wish was different
I would have like a more specific project during my summer internship.
Advice
With hard and you will be rewarded.
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Embedded Systems Software Developer
November 2018 • Cedar Rapids, IA
What I liked
Valuable insight to the software industry. Real world application of my coding
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gone in knowing a bit more about integrating software w hardware.
Advice
Be willing to fail. Ask lots of questions any time you feel stuck
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Supply chain
May - August 2019 • Windsor Locks, CT
What I liked
Ability to move around and was able to get experience in different parts of the company
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to take on more projects to create more of a responsibility feeling
Advice
Work hard in your internship, impressions matter
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Software Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA
What I liked
Hands on experience, doing real work rather than busy work
What I wish was different
On boarding wasn't that smooth
Advice
Ask a lot of questions
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Program Management
August 2019 • Windsor, CT
What I liked
The people there were very welcoming and treated me like an employee. They had expectations for me but also were always available to answer questions and also gave me plenty of opportunities to learn each day.
What I wish was different
I wish I asked more questions, it took a while for me to realize how much information and networking was at the palm of my hands.
Advice
Take ADVANTAGE, they love interns and they especially love giving interns full time positions
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finance intern
June 2019 • Burnsville, MN
What I liked
The people, environment, and knowledge learned.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Take in all the knowledge you can.
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Security Guard
September 2018 • Burnsville, MN
What I liked
Relaxing environment with high payment.
What I wish was different
Extra people to work with on shift.
Advice
Always take your job seriously.
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Industrial Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Bellevue, IA
What I liked
Was given meaningful work.
What I wish was different
More feedback from supervisor.
Advice
Very worth it just don't be lazy.
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Design Engineering Co-op
May - December 2019 • Rome, NY
What I liked
I liked my responsibilities, my team, and the town
What I wish was different
Warmer weather
Advice
Check your work
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Finance Intern
June - September 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
I liked the mentorship that I received throughout the internship. Having an established relationship like that is super beneficial for navigating a new experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I had actively learned more Excel beyond the required certification. The spreadsheets class alone and the certification felt like it wasn't enough to efficiently perform business finance related tasks so I had to learn new Excel features and shortcuts quickly on the job.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share is to not be afraid to ask questions. People are almost always willing to help others out.
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Industrial Engineering Intern
January 2019 • Coralville, IA
What I liked
I really liked being involved in layout projects.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to work on things.
Advice
Get to know as many people as you can.
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Avionics Finance Intern
June 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA
What I liked
I really liked being able to experience a big company and a variety of roles! The people were great and I got tons of exposure.
What I wish was different
I wish I had busier from the start. The first month I didn't have enough work to fill up the week, but by the end I almost had too much to finish.
Advice
I would suggest that anyone entering an internship network with as many people as possible. I would just send people emails asking to talk for 30 minutes about their experience, no one ever said no.
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Project Management Intern
May 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA
What I liked
Learned valuable career advice, friendly work environment.
What I wish was different
Wish I could have worked with more interns.
Advice
Try to network as much as possible, they are very helpful and want you to succeed here.
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ACE Co-Op
May - December 2019 • Jamestown, ND
What I liked
That I got to see how all aspects of a manufacturing business work.
What I wish was different
If there was a bit more designing.
Advice
Make the most of it, don’t be scared to reach out to your supervisor for more challenging tasks
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Test Engineer Intern
May - August 2019 • Windsor Locks, CT
What I liked
The work environment at Collins Aerospace is wonderful. The tasks are challenging and employees are always willing to help you better understand the task you've been assigned.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and never think a task is too difficult to handle when you've got employees around you willing to help.
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Quality Engineer Co-op
May - August 2019 • Windsor Locks, CT
What I liked
Independent projects and autonomy to explore different avenues. Responsibility on serious projects and tasks
What I wish was different
More involvement in certain projects and events that occurred at random
Advice
Be prepared to be a fly on the wall. Most of the quality engineering work is management related, despite being an engineering role
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
Lots of hands on experience in design and testing
What I wish was different
None, great experience
Advice
Work hard and be outgoing
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Software Engineering Co-Op
June - August 2019 • Rockford, IL
What I liked
Excellent company to intern with as an Electrical Engineering student. The company has plenty of positions pertaining to this degree that they are looking to fill with interns. I had priority choice over what sub-field of Electrical Engineering I wanted to explore. The pay is also extremely competitive with that of typical college interns/coops.
What I wish was different
The company's on boarding process has been in a state of flux up until recently. My start date was delayed causing me to lose out on 2 weeks of pay.
Advice
I'd highly recommend applying to Collins Aerospace as an engineering major, especially for electrical engineering students. EE interns make up 10% of the intern population, but EE intensive work makes up 50% of the available positions.
