Major: Computer Engineering – Company: Collins Aerospace – Location of Internship: Jamestown, ND – Internship Title: Technology Development co-op
- Why did you choose the company that you work for?
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I chose Collin because I have family connection as well as know that they will provide real world experience for my field.
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- What were some of the requirements for your internship?
Understanding multiple code language and being able to learn and adapt fast to multiple projects.
- What is your favorite part about your internship experience?
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Being able to work on technology that has the potential to change the industry as a whole.
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- What is the most challenging part of your internship? How have you overcome these obstacles?
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The most challenging part of my internship so far has been Learning multiple coding languages with short notice. I over came this by using resources online to learn and understand the coding languages.
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- How did you find your internship?
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Through the NDSU Career Fair
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- Why was it beneficial for you to register for credit(s) through the Internship Program offered through the Career and Advising Center?
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It is beneficial because I will only have to take one tech elective now instead of two.
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- What advice would you give a student who is in the process of applying for an internship?
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My advice would be work on understanding what the company is looking for in a candidate. From there have your skills relate to what they are doing. Finally, relate your classes and what you’ve learned at school, to what they do.
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