I really liked the learning that I did and still am doing. This opportunity allowed me to gain hands-on experience in a real-life SOC environment. I was able to get a lot of certifications from this experience as well.
What I wish was different
I wish this opportunity would allow for a pathway to a full-time experience after graduation.
Advice
It's about who you know, not what you know unless you're the best in the field. Network with professors and people in your field.
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Physics Intern
June - August 2019 • Batavia, IL
What I liked
I experienced what being an engineer and a physcicist was like being in a professional level and having to interact with new undergraduate interns.
What I wish was different
I started late due to NCC being on trimesters.
Advice
Real world work is much different than class work, in a positive way.
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Research Assistant
June - August 2019 • Batavia, IL
What I liked
I loved the culture at Fermilab. Even though Fermilab is filled with Physicists who are busy, there are tonnes of activities that people actively participate in which made it fun; these include fishing competition, Brazilian barbecue, Puerto Rican night, etc. Literally, there is always something going on to attend and get some food. Those activities suggest that Fermilab is a very diverse place. I met people from different countries in the world and it was wonderful speaking to them in one language of science regardless of our different roots.
Also, the fact that you can email any top researcher and have lunch with them is thrilling and unbelievable. Humility and togetherness were the two characteristics that stood out for me.
What I wish was different
The internship was well organized. What might have been better is to allow students to interview the potential researchers then selecting one instead of assigning researchers to each of us.
Advice
Overall, it was a great experience. Fermilab is a great place to be if you are interested in understanding the universe and truly seeing (instead of watching on the TV) the experiments and other researches that are put into place to probe the mysteries of our universe.
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Data Science and Engineering Summer Analyst
May - August 2019 • Batavia, IL
What I liked
Getting exposure to different fields of science and engineering
What I wish was different
I wish there were more activities to do outside of work.
Advice
Be patient in life because you will encounter some people who will test your patience with whom you may not always see eye to eye.
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Intern
June - August 2018 • Batavia, IL
What I liked
My project was really interesting and all the people I worked with were great. Batavia is also a nice town and the campus is nice.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Fermilab is a great place to work and I learned a lot. Be sure to attend the talks because I ended up also learning a lot about other physics from all the talks offered.
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Computing Intern
May - August 2018 • Batavia, IL
What I liked
The community, environment, being close to new developments and discoveries in physics, flexibility of work schedule
What I wish was different
Housing (lived in a hotel, would have preferred an apartment)
Advice
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2018 • Batavia, IL
What I liked
It was easy to work with people there and they had a clearly thought out project for me to do. My mentor was always available and that made my work much more doable.
What I wish was different
I would have liked if it had been longer so I could have done more work relating to my project.
Advice
Learn to code!
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Research
May - August 2018 • Batavia, IL
What I liked
The company is on the forefront of high energy and accelerator physics research in the US. Fermilab is also a very nice place.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Network and always make the best of your opportunities.
