During my internship, I was in close contact with members of my team. My deliverables were always clearly communicated, and my work noticeably contributed to the progress of my team towards their larger objectives.
What I wish was different
Sadly, over the summer of 2021, internships were virtual. Being able to come onto campus would have been nice.
Advice
Communication is key in any sort of team-oriented workplace. The success I saw over the course of my internship was made possible by clearly communicating both my capabilities/progress and needs to my team regularly.
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Tech Intern 4
May 2021 • Richland, WA
What I liked
I liked everything about the internship, I learned so much during my time and I had a great mentor that was always willing to help me. They paid me extremely well and my work had a real impact on a project. There are also many resources available for interns.
What I wish was different
I wished the internship would have been in-person as opposed to remote, but I understand why it was not this past summer.
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask for help and I wish I would have asked more questions throughout my time.
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Technology Intern
August 2021 • Richland, WA
What I liked
Being online has made it easy to attend class and still participate! My internship has allowed me to learn more about construction, and to train for a HERS certification!
What I wish was different
Advice
An online opportunity can be just as informative as an in-person one! I think I've learned a lot already that could make me more useful in a construction position just from working on the BASC website that a hands-on construction internship may not have a chance to cover.
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OMICS lab intern
May 2021 • Richland, WA
What I liked
I really liked learning about cell culture and growing cells.
What I wish was different
I wish the environment was more welcoming and open. I also wish that someone would bother to train me how to do actual lab work instead of what I've currently been doing.
Advice
Work environment makes or breaks a job. It really sucks when the job is exciting but the environment is one that is hard to succeed in.
