A lot of freedom to work on projects that interest you. Great exposure to working in a chemical plant!
What I wish was different
There was no ability to spend different rotations at different sites.
Advice
Try new things! And don't be afraid to ask questions, the employees understand you know very little and are willing to help.
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Process Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Baytown, TX
What I liked
Challenging projects allowed me to work with a variety of employees in the plant.
What I wish was different
Advice
Ask questions!! There are so many employees with valuable experience you can talk to.
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Product Man
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The company’s atmosphere and the guidance of employees. Interns had a true presence at Covestro and it was refreshing.
What I wish was different
Nothing - love the company.
Advice
Take advantage of networking!
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Baytown, TX
What I liked
The people, they are very welcoming.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Ask any and all questions. Don't be afraid of not knowing.
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Process Control Technology Projects Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Baytown, TX
What I liked
Covestro allowed for a large range of experience in the plant. Through lunch and learns and trusting us with important projects, we felt like we mattered and were learning a lot.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Advocacy Intern
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I learned a lot about an industry and field I was unfamiliar with. I also loved the corporate culture.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more projects and responsibilities.
Advice
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Pressure Safety Chemical Engineer Intern
May - August 2018 • Baytown, TX
What I liked
I liked how diverse and well rounded the full time engineers onsite were. The sense of collaboration to finish projects was very inspiring, especially when it comes to very hard and detail oriented projects. I liked how there was a buddy system within the company in which the students connect with other full timers other than the ones in their division. I liked how they involve the students in lots of real life projects and ask them questions as with the same level of seriousness as anyone else.
What I wish was different
Advice
ASK QUESTIONS!!! Keep a notepad with you and note down what you have learned each and every day. Experiment with all sorts of tools that are your disposal. NETWORK! Important.
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Technical Intern
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked how we got to learn a lot about the company and we got to see many different facets of the company.
What I wish was different
I wish I got more lab work, it’s all based on what that group needs at that time.
Advice
Covestro gives you a lot of opportunities to network, so make sure you network! Also make sure that if you want to learn more about a certain group, meet with them and learn more!
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Technical Intern in Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Great company with respect to its people culture and the rigor of its science.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known that in applying to the "Technical" internships, I had the chance to be placed in a non-research position, which ultimately I was.
Advice
Make sure that you know precisely what your position/department is going to be before you accept a position (for peace of mind). If you're willing to comply with a hire-then-assign protocol like Covestro's, then it's no problem. And I should add that I had a wonderful experience.
