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Southwest Research Institute

Applications Analyst Intern

July 2022 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Supervisors were very friendly and helpful. Both independent time to work on my own projects and joined collaborate efforts on ongoing projects. Team building was encouraged and created an environment that allowed me to feel comfortable to learn and do.

What I wish was different

I wish I had known about the opportunity earlier and that the housing was closer to the job itself.

Advice

Ask questions even they are simple. There is no such thing as a dumb question.
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Electronics Technician

March 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Great environment with tremendous learning opportunities.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Electrical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

amazing people and great projects

What I wish was different

location of housing

Advice

get ready for the heat
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Student Engineer - Kinetics

March 2019 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed being given a lot of hands-on work because I learn the best by doing hands-on work. I also liked the work environment because it was flexible with my schedule and I liked everyone I worked with.

What I wish was different

There is nothing I wish that had been different.

Advice

You should not expect to be perfect. The only way to fill in the gap between being a beginner and being an expert is to fail and ask questions. If you mess up, it doesn't matter because everyone makes mistakes.
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Student Engineer

July 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Access to great equipment and large budget for materials. Professional technicians on staff to build designs and solder, freeing time for research and design. Friendly and capable staff engineers are more than willing to help if you ask.

What I wish was different

Projects are confidential so student involvement is very low due to required operational security procedures. Staff engineers in my division are often unable to communicate due to work load.

Advice

Each department in each division operates differently. No two students will have the same experience. Apply to all available jobs in your major and communicate with divisions you might be more interested in once acclimated. Often times they will transfer you.
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Student Analyst

May - November 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Excellent pay, great student program, and good entry level experience

What I wish was different

Better software engineering practices

Advice

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