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My honest advice is to simply be present, enthusiastic and engaged :)! Be curious, ask questions, have lunches with supervisors and other interns. Work hard an
by kaspian 4y ago
My honest advice is to simply be present, enthusiastic and engaged :)!
Be curious, ask questions, have lunches with supervisors and other interns. Work hard and don't be afraid to mess things up, internships are designed for establishing connections with future recruits and to give you experience.
Depending on where you're based I assume internship/work culture differ. Here in Sweden where I'm from almost everyone goes on vacation during the summer which can create a more relaxed environment. I've used that opportunity to spend time on learning new things, mostly related to the work, but as well on programming and CS in general. The paygrade here isn't comparable to US internships from what I've been able to deduce but this also kind of reflects what the internship means to the intern and to the company. This said, take the opportunity to hone your skills and put effort into your craft.
One of my favorite experiences from past internships have been simply to socialize with colleagues. Both in terms of tech but as well if they have any professional advice to pass on. Another fascinating aspect can be to discuss the company more informal, getting to know if it's a good place to consider for the future. This can range from office politics, company culture or how the teams are managed and organized from a higher level.
The most important thing is to be enthusiastic and since you're here asking for advice how to maximize it I think you've already got the right approach!