The people are so kind and adaptive! They will do anything to help their interns succeed and have a good experience at INL.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have known more about distributed systems before starting this internship.
Advice
Be open about programming languages! Just because you learned C++ in your classes doesn’t mean you’re going to actually use it very much. You will have to learn many more.
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Human factors and controls intern
April - September 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
I loved how friendly and helpful the people I worked with were. Everyone was patient and willing to help me learn what I needed to learn to succeed
What I wish was different
My first month was pretty boring since I only was reading research papers. Getting to work on an actual project sooner would have been nice
Advice
Be humble. You don’t know nearly enough yet.
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Chemistry intern
February - August 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
The Idaho National Lab is a fantastic place to work. They really appreciate the interns and it shows.
This internship also gave me the opportunity to learn more about the chemistry field.
What I wish was different
There isn’t much that I wish was different, I just wish it didn’t end.
Advice
To get the most out of the internship, be willing to do anything your mentor asks, that’s how you learn.
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Intern
April 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
I enjoyed that the internship was close. I also liked the different projects I worked on.
What I wish was different
Nothing much,
Advice
Everyone's experience is different.
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Pyroprocessing Intern
July 2018 - August 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
The variety of the work and the learning opportunities about nuclear engineering.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten to know more people and made more connections.
Advice
I would recommend people to apply early. I applied a year before they called me back.
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Full-Stack Software Engineer
June - August 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Really like how they treated the interns
What I wish was different
Wish i would have been able to stay longer
Advice
Work hard and ask questions
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Cyber systems analysis
January 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
I loved that I wasn't "the intern". I did real work and was respected as a legitimate employee. The experience I had working just 3 months from them taught me more than an entire year of schooling could have.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to do all the trainings and activities they offered. There are so many great resources available to you while you work there.
Advice
Take advantage of every moment. You will get twice as much out of everything you do there than you would trying to do the same things in class.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Lots of intern events, multiple projects, hands on testing
What I wish was different
More working with other interns
Advice
Don't be embarrassed to ask questions. Chances are, they'll be embarrassed for assuming you knew something
Help your fellow interns
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Intern
May - August 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
The opportunity to interact with other minds in my field and how wide my field of study is
What I wish was different
The location
Advice
Go in with an open mind and be sure to work as hard as you can
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Business Analyst Intern
May - September 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Great company! Lots of learning experiences
What I wish was different
Took a long time to contact after I applied.
Advice
Work hard and if you don’t like what you’re doing ask to learn about something else.
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Intern
June - August 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
My hours, friendly, and put a lot of effort into giving me a great experience.. Got excited for the real workforce.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Systems Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
I really enjoyed the way creativity was encouraged there.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
I would take full advantage of the resources of the INL while there. There is a wealth of very interesting research being conducted at INL and the researchers are more than willing to share what they do/
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Electrical Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Good work environment, good workpace
What I wish was different
Location was a long ways away
Advice
4x10s can be rough, but three day weekends are worth it.
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Analytical Chemist
June - August 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Great experience in a lab, excellent mentor, published primary author paper
What I wish was different
Town was kind of unpleasant to live in
Advice
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Media Affairs/Strategic Initiatives Intern
May - August 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Super good pay, inclusive environment, well-established with extremely high reputation locally, regionally, and nationally. Over 4,000 employees.
What I wish was different
A little more structure for my work time and a desk closer to sunlight
Advice
Always apply. You never know what opportunities will be extended to you until you give them a chance to come to you.
