I loved how I gained hands-on experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis for global regulatory compliance submissions. I also had the opportunity to contribute to their various patents and R&D projects.
What I wish was different
Nothing, my experience was very helpful!
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask your manager/s to see and learn about the company's other divisions. They are actually happy to help you learn more about the company and its various products.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Beaumont, TX
What I liked
The internship gave me the opportunity to gain hands on experiences and on the job training. I have been working side by side with an experienced mechanical engineer and have been given lots of learning opportunities.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I think this internship has it all. The company allows me to further my learning and gives me worthwhile project to do.
Advice
If you have a mentor take advantage of the it! I spoke with my mentor daily about work, my career and technical skills that I needed to learn and improve on.
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Engineering Intern
June - July 2016 • Mangalore, Karnataka
What I liked
How a chemical plant works is pretty different and challenging than the classroom studies. Problem solving abilities is the most handy thing everyone should try to develop to be a successful chemical engineer
What I wish was different
I wish I had a project early at the internship that would have helped me learn more.
Advice
Maintain good relations with the HR and plant heads. They help you get good projects on site which is the best thing if you want to learn. It's important to have a good communication and showcase your knowledge. It's always advisable to be an extrovert at work.
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Supply Chain Performance Measurement Intern
May - August 2018 • Florham Park, NJ
What I liked
Lots of different assignments to work on. Working on an international team for a global supply chain was also a cool experience. People and culture around learning were really great too.
What I wish was different
It was my very first internship, I only con I might have had was that I wish the assignments may have been a bit more structured. But I have no complaints!
Advice
Definitely take the time to meet as many people as you can because everyone is so open to sharing their experiences both in and out of the company.
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Summer Intern
May - August 2018 • Geismar, LA
What I liked
I learned a tremendous amount of knowledge while being given individual projects to complete throughout the summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
Learning to work in a team atmosphere is required when work with any company, and if you find yourself unsure don’t be afraid to ask someone for help.
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Mechanical Engineer
May 2017 • Beaumont, TX
What I liked
The community
What I wish was different
Better mentorship
Advice
Keep opportunities open
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AEF PDP Summer Intern
May - August 2017 • Florham Park, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed the company culture, as well as the many opportunities and responsibilities I was granted over the course of the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked more with their corporate audit team, but I enjoyed the work that I did throughout the summer.
Advice
Meet as many people as you can through networking - reach out to employees and interns in other departments, grab lunch or coffee, and really take advantage of every opportunity that you can.
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PDP Engineering Intern
May 2017 • Tarrytown, NY
What I liked
In my short time at the company I was able to work closely with scientists and engineers on real projects. I was also exposed to many different aspects of the chemical engineer, from research to production, marketing, and procurement.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more responsibilities.
Advice
Work hard and ask lots of questions. Everyone wants to help you succeed.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Good perks, positive work environment, friendly coworkers
What I wish was different
Needed more challenging projects
Advice
Always seek out more responsibility—opportunities won’t just be handed to you.
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Computer Programmer
June - August 2018 • Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate
What I liked
Living in Germany and having challenging tasks at work.
What I wish was different
I wish there would've been another programmer to work with - I was the only one around and pretty much had to teach myself everything about augmented reality programming.
Advice
Don't get caught up in trying to do your work as fast as possible because you'll end up pursuing the first solution you think of and it may not be the best one.
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Engineering
May - August 2018 • Geismar, LA
What I liked
Atmosphere and experience in the field
What I wish was different
Longer internship
Advice
Ask a lot of questions
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Tax Intern
May - August 2018 • Florham Park, NJ
What I liked
Learned a lot and everyone was very professional. Worked with a lot of people that had very different jobs so I could learn multiple roles at the company.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
They made it very easy to network we had such with executives every Monday. They care if you learn and don't just throw work at you.
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Adhesives Technical Service
June - August 2022 • Charlotte, NC
What I liked
The company culture was absolutely fantastic and I was able to work on an extremely important project within the company.
