I liked that in my internship I was taught how to do the work and then trusted to do that work.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to travel to a manufacturing plant.
Advice
I would encourage others to not only be diligent with their work but also make an effort to get to know the people that they work with.
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Engineering Intern
May 2018 - August 2019 • North Haven, CT
What I liked
I was able to approach different engineering problems how I felt fit. The freedom to explore different methods of rapid prototyping made this a valuable research and design experience.
What I wish was different
There were periods of downtime where in order for a project to move forward, it required approval from one or more superiors in the department. This led to several times of waiting for design approval without being able to continue forward.
Advice
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IT intern
June - August 2020 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
great people,
great culture,
great pay.
even with the covid situation, there were opportunities to give back to the community
What I wish was different
more ways to connect with other interns
Advice
take advantage of networking with other departments
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Research and development engineer
May - October 2019 • Syracuse, IN
What I liked
I liked working on such a variety of projects for a wide range of well-known companies. I liked running validation testing to influence new product designs.
What I wish was different
I wish the automotive market would not have slowed down so the interns didn't get laid off.
Advice
Save your Co-op money incase the market slows down and you lose your job.
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Design Engineering Intern
May - September 2019 • Lincolnshire, IL
What I liked
I got to apply a lot of classes I have been taken such as Fluid Mechanics and Introduction to Design!
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked there longer!
Advice
This was a great experience for any engineering student looking to obtain experience in design and fluid power!
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
April 2018 • Lakeview, MI
What I liked
Very knowledgeable employees that provide great feedback and assistance. Assigned to variety of tasks.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Gives someone a good idea about what kind of things are expected from industry.
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Supply Chain Analyst Intern
June - August 2019 • Ravenna, OH
What I liked
Loved every part of it. Actually having a lot of responsibility on your shoulders and working hands on!
What I wish was different
I wish there was more inclusion in on going operations
Advice
Work hard! Show up on time/early and always have a smile on your face
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Assembly
May - August 2019 • Otsego, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the consistent hours and the face paced environment. I also enjoyed that our breaks were paid.
What I wish was different
There was a high amount of gossip/drama amongst the other employees that occasionally make it a stressful environment to work in, especially as I was only summer college help and had no interest in their drama.
Advice
This was a good opportunity to work full time and make some money. If you do this job, do it well and be responsible. Don’t get involved in drama and be kind to everyone. Also, have fun outside of work, it’s easy to let a full time factory job take over your life.
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Material Engineer co-op
January - October 2019 • Syracuse, IN
What I liked
I liked the environment and the people I worked with. Everyone was willing to help inside or outside of work. This made being away from home and other people a lot easier than it would have been if I had not been shown the kindness I was. Whether it be a car not starting or just needing a ride somewhere there was never an issue to find someone to help.
What I wish was different
Advice
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New Product Development Intern
May - August 2019 • Ravenna, OH
What I liked
Got a lot of hands on experience and to be a part of important projects.
What I wish was different
Wish I had been a bit more involved in design, but it's difficult with not that long of an internship in the summer.
Advice
Be ready to do some dirty work before the "fun" work. You'll find that it can all be fun work with the right mindset.
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Application Engineering Co-op
January - August 2019 • Washington, MO
What I liked
I really enjoyed working with a variety of engineers while on the Applications team, I definitely learned a lot about many different aspects of engineering I hadn't learned about in school yet. I also liked that my co-op was so close to where I lived.
What I wish was different
I only wish I had asked more questions sooner. Everyone was always very kind and eager to help me whenever I was in need.
Advice
I would advise to try to make as many connections as possible while on co-op or internship. These interactions may lead to a future job position in the future.
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Supply Chain Intern
May 2019 • Richland, MI
What I liked
Learned an incredible amount
Applied knowledge I learned in classes
Earned valuable real-world experience
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready and willing to work hard and learn every day
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Engineering Intern
May - October 2019 • Otsego, MI
What I liked
My boss was awesome and gave me more freedom than I was used to regarding my work.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Ravenna, OH
What I liked
Employees were helpful and excited to teach interns. Company is very generous to employees. Company retreats and team building exercises.
What I wish was different
Had more time to finish my work. And ask more questions.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Supervisors love to hear from interns. It lets them know you are learning something and a real go getter.
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Quality Co-op
May 2019 • Washington, MO
What I liked
Welcoming environment, lots of learning experience, flexible hours
What I wish was different
Further from home
Advice
I really enjoyed the overall experience here and it was a much different perspective on problem solving
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Test Engineer
May 2017 • Mentor, OH
What I liked
Hands on experience
What I wish was different
Advice
Everyone should do an internship, hands down. Being subjected to real life problems is the best way to learn.
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Supply Chain Intern
April 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
The people at Parker Aerospace are very helpful and fun. They keep you busy by giving you interesting work and learning experiences. I was able to stay on as a co-op and love it.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Ask for new opportunities constantly.
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Internal Audit Intern
June - October 2019 • Mayfield Hts, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
During my time at the company, the internal audit intern serves more as a data analytics intern. With that being said, this intern will report directly to the data analytics manager in the internal audit department. I wish that I would have been more exposed to the work that the field auditors do, as there is currently not an entry-level role for data analytics.
Advice
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Software Developer Intern
May 2019 • Mayfield Hts, OH
What I liked
I liked the variety of different kinds of work i was able to do.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked in another area of IT as well, for exploratory purposes.
Advice
You don’t have to know everything going into an internship.
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Expeditor
November 2017 - August 2018 • Kearney, NE
What I liked
The experience and exposure i recieved in the industry. I got so see other sides to business i wouldnt have normally
What I wish was different
I wish it was more organized and I was given more guidance
Advice
No matter how horrible it can be it will still be valuable for you and you can still learn a lot
