Fannie Mae

Human Resources Intern

June 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I love the environment and the people. The atmosphere is professional, but casual at the same time. They offer several opportunities to learn new things, even if it isn't within your department. You really have the ability to add to your resume and make yourself more marketable. Great learning experience! Would recommend to anyone looking for a robust internship experience.

What I wish was different

Absolutely loved my experience and wouldn't change a thing.

Advice

Put yourself out there and network with everyone you meet. Always be positive and kind to those who are taking the time to meet you. They really do want you to take this as a learning experience and to get you out of your comfort zone. It is all what you make out of it at the end.

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • Reston, VA

What I liked

The company culture is great and the people are super nice and helpful.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more intern events to get to know other interns better.

Advice

Try to attend as many event as possible and really benefit from those.

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College Intern, DevOps Engineer

June - August 2019 • Reston, VA

What I liked

My colleagues sought to challenge and engage me from day 1. I have developed many skills applicable to more than just this internship. My colleagues were all very intelligent and willing to share knowledge with me at any time. This experience has been very valuable to me. The benefits Fannie Mae offers are a big plus as well. We had many guest executive speaker events for only interns as well as other intern activities such as going to a Nationals baseball game.

What I wish was different

Advice

10 weeks goes by faster than you think. Be ready to learn on day 1 in order to make the most out of this experience. Do not be afraid to contribute.

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Engineering Manager Intern

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I really appreciated the fact that my team trusted in my abilities to complete the tasks at hand. Although I was very new, I had a lot of independent work that was required to be completed by a specific deadline. My team gave me the space to try and figure things out on my own, but they made to sure to always help whenever necessary.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't become overwhelmed by the amount of responsibility and independence you are given. Just manage your time and make sure to ask questions whenever you are uncertain. The full-time employees want to help and see you succeed!

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Risk Management Intern

June - July 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

It's a great open and friendly working environment where all your peers are very helpful and willing to mentor you or answer questions.

What I wish was different

Matching skills/interests with my role.

Advice

Reach out to as many people as possible and network around the company because it's definitely helpful in the long run to know more people if you want to stay within this company

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Operations Analyst Intern

June - August 2019 • Herndon, VA

What I liked

The company culture and benefits are amazing. Everyone is extremely welcoming and genuinely wants to see you succeed. I was able to learn more about the company, develop my technical skills, and become a more effective communicator. I was able to work on a variety of projects and I was able to see the direct impact of my work. The program was very flexible and allowed me to shadow multiple teams to learn more about different areas within the company.

What I wish was different

Nothing, loved every part of it.

Advice

Be your own advocate and communicate openly with your manager. If there is something that interests you, let them know and they will help you learn more about it and get exposure in that area. Don't be afraid to ask questions, everyone is there to help you. Network and get to know as many people as possible.

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IT Administrator

January - August 2019 • Reston, VA

What I liked

Work Environment

What I wish was different

Advice

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Enterprise Modeling and Analytics Intern

June - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish my company was younger. It showed in the office culture.

Advice

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Human Resources Intern

June 2020 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The employees at Fannie Mae are extremely supportive and allow you to make the internship what you want it to be. I was nervous when the internship was moved online because of COVID-19, but it has exceeded my expectations. The team assigns me meaningful projects, values my opinion, and provides me with opportunities to explore things I am interested in. I especially enjoy the executive speaker series where the interns get to hear from top management in the company.

What I wish was different

I wish this internship could have been in person and longer. I have learned so much in the short 6 weeks and would have loved to be even more hands on.

Advice

Make the most out of it. Every person that I have reached out to has been more than happy to chat for 30 minutes and tell me about their experience at Fannie Mae. Every meeting and person I have talked to has provided me with something new, whether it was advice about someone to talk to, more knowledge about Fannie Mae, or a fun conversation. Don't be scared to make connections.

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Technical Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Reston, VA

What I liked

My team was so supportive and gave me a variety of challenging projects. They still use the outputs of my projects which makes me feel like I was a valuable part of the team!

What I wish was different

I wish I had another intern on the same floor as me to hang out with.

Advice

Be yourself during the interview and once you get to Fannie Mae, take advantage of making connections with all the different kinds of people who work there.

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Project Analyst

June - August 2018 • Herndon, VA

What I liked

Loved the people and atmosphere

What I wish was different

Wished the internship aligned with my interests more

Advice

Definitely ask for things to do or you’ll be bored

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Information Security Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Reston, VA

What I liked

The culture and benefits

What I wish was different

More robust internship program within my team

Advice

Make sure to talk to the people that you work with. The full-time employees, contractors, and another interns you will work with are all knowledgeable and can help you learn a lot.

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Marketing Intern

June - July 2020 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Amazing company culture and leadership.

What I wish was different

Although my experience was remote due to covid-19, Fannie Mae made the virtual internship program extremely beneficial and rewarding. I wouldn't change a thing!

Advice

Be very intentional with your time. Get to know everyone you work with on more than just a basic networking level. The people at Fannie Mae are amazing and you can learn so much from them!

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Finance Intern

June - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The culture of the company was amazing and very welcoming. Everyone was eager to help me learn.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to enjoy the internship. Transportation was also difficult if you drove, there was no parking available.

Advice

Go into it with an open mind and be ready to learn. Step outside your comfort zone and network with the other employees.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2019 • Reston, VA

What I liked

Pay was good for my year, smart teammates.

What I wish was different

Unstructured internship program. Didn’t have a project or much to do or contribute.

Advice

You’ll need to take initiative and seek out work.

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Software Development Intern

June - August 2018 • Reston, VA

What I liked

Good work life balance

What I wish was different

Wish there was more work to do

Advice

Explore different groups within the company

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Finance Business Analytics Intern

June - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Gave me exposure to economics and finance and using data analytics in this area.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunity to apply the skills I have learned in ORF to the job.

Advice

A great experience, especially after sophomore year. I would tell any other interns to push for projects that really interest them and ones where they can highlight their skills.

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Business Operations Intern

June - July 2020 • Plano, TX

What I liked

I had such an amazing experience interning for Fannie Mae this summer! Even though everything was online, I still connected with my team and did meaningful work for them. Everyone I met in the company was very kind, more than willing to talk to me about their experiences, and full of wisdom and advice for my next steps as a college senior. Even though I was only there for 6 weeks, I really did feel like a part of Fannie Mae throughout my time there.

What I wish was different

Obviously, I wish I could have had my internship in person, but with everything going on in the world, I’m just lucky I still had a job to get experience at.

Advice

Networking is key!! One of the reasons I enjoyed my internship experience so much was that I was proactive in setting up time with my team members and reaching out to organizations in the company I was interested in learning about and setting up time with people there.

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Risk Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Learned a lot being in the center of real estate

What I wish was different

Red tape, pace of work was SO slow

Advice

It’s a great learning opportunity, especially for your 1st or 2nd year summer but be prepared for a very slow work environment, and a lot of red tape.

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Human Resources Intern

June - July 2020 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The organization truly fosters a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Even virtually, everyone is so friendly and went out of their way to make me feel like I am a member of the team. They encouraged me to ask questions and engage with as many people as I could. I was also offered many opportunities to contribute my skills and knowledge within my team. I would recommend interning with Fannie Mae to anyone looking to learn, grow, and develop skills that will benefit your future endeavors.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more opportunities to connect with other interns in my cohort. It was hard to meet other interns in a virtual environment. Other than that, my experience was great and one that I will forever be grateful for.

Advice

Try to connect and network with as many people as you can. These connections can be meaningful in your future endeavors. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. There are so many smart and talented employees within the organization who are always willing to answer any questions you may have.

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