#NDSUintern Spotlight

Arighna Roy
Major: Computer Science
Company: Doosan Bobcat North America
Position: Data Science Co-op
Location: West Fargo, ND

Why did you choose to work for Doosan Bobcat?

The job role aligns exactly with my research interest and expertise

How did you find your internship?

I found my internship online

Why was it beneficial for you to register for credit(s) through the Internship Program?

I have registered for 3 credits in Spring, 2018 semester, which allows me to work for 40 hours a week, which gives me enough scope to enhance my data science skills

What advice would you give a student who is in the process of applying to an internship?

Focus more on making the resume attractive than applying to internships itself

What was the most rewarding part of your internship experience?

I get to work on massive scale data, which is a big platform to put my academic knowledge into practice

How has your internship shaped your ideas for your career? Has it changed your career path?

I wouldn’t say it has changed the path. However, it has definitely made it easier to walk down that path

Would you recommend having an internship?

I would definitely recommend having an internship. The benefit is twofold. It increases your future employability, and it also compliments your academic exposure with industry experience

By Emma Stupke
Emma Stupke Graduate Assistant