The work was challenging and actually used. It wasn’t just busy work.
What I wish was different
Time off.
Advice
Make sure you get your security paperwork in quickly. And use down time to read and learn.
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2017 • New London, CT
What I liked
I got to see all aspects of how the company operated and met employees from multiple departments. I learned a lot more about teamwork and how it is vital to work together to complete tasks.
What I wish was different
I wish I could of done more electrical engineering work, most of my work involved a lot of non electrical engineering work such as making presentations, coordinating meets, etc.
Advice
Make the most out of your experience and don't be afraid to ask questions. There is no such thing as a dumb questions, even asking the most simple question may help a project.
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Component engineer
June - August 2017 • New London, CT
What I liked
There were many interesting things going on to learn about
What I wish was different
To have more moving around
Advice
Get your application in early, the background check takes generally a long time to complete and go through
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Structural Engineering Coop
February - August 2017 • New London, CT
What I liked
The department I was placed in was really friendly and willing to help me out whenever I needed it. My supervisor was big on treating me like a full employee which was really nice.
What I wish was different
I wish they had helped me find housing or at least roommates.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for more to do if you are bored. It's much more interesting when you have projects to work on.
