I liked the people and the environment. I was given a lot of tools to learn and a lot of opportunities to implement what I learned.
What I wish was different
Wish there was more interaction with other interns across departments.
Advice
Go to as many learning sessions as possible. And use as many tools as you can while on the job.
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Intern
May - August 2018 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Come in ready to push the project forward on your own. You will likely work for a grad student who may or may not be motivated to push the project forward. Recommend extra experiments to perform to get better results and be persistent about recommendations.
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Laser Diagnostics Engineer
June - September 2018 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
Work was interesting and challenging. Worked with great, intelligent people
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to continue contributing
Advice
Ask questions
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Computation Scholar
June - September 2018 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
Great job integrating interns with the greater lab. Lots of events and seminars to network and learn. I felt like I was working on an important project that the lab actually needed.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Computations Intern
April - August 2018 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
The lab has strong intern programs that enabled students to learn about the newest discoveries of science and technology in structured settings with reliable mentors, regular seminars, and a plethora of resources. With around 1000 summer interns on site, there is a lot of networking/collaborating opportunity through organized social events including lunch concerts, bqqs, etc. Certain departments offered a 9/80 schedule where employees (including interns) could take off every other Friday. I only had positive encounters with lab employees; They all seemed to be very happy.
What I wish was different
Although Livermore is very safe and quaint, it is not the most exciting for a college student. The Lab does not provide or compensate for student housing.
Advice
The Lab is a place of academia. If going into a lab internship, be ready to learn. There are so many resources on site. Find a project that interests you most and work on it.
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Software Developer Intern
June - September 2018 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
Really friendly environment
What I wish was different
Nothing really
Advice
Nothing
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Software Developer
June 2018 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
Great people, great pay, great location
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Take charge of your project
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Data Science Intern
May - August 2018 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
• Interesting Data Science Work
What I wish was different
• Location was very expensive
Advice
• Get internships with places you would like to work long term early on as it helps build a connection there.
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Intern
June - August 2017 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
The people and the atmosphere.
What I wish was different
My project.
Advice
Clarify what your tasks are with your bosses with as much detail as you can. Always ask your mentor for help with any sort of conflict. Once assigned a task, try it out extensively before asking a question.
