You actually did work for the team and were not assigned a random intern project.
What I wish was different
The team didn't really provide much guidance on how to complete the tasks.
Advice
Always ask questions!
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Information Technology intern
June - August 2019 • Chantilly, VA
What I liked
I was able to gain experience in the real world. Working on projects that help me understand what I learned in school and how I applied that knowledge to my work
What I wish was different
None
Advice
Be able to network well and build connections
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Corporate Finance & Strategy Summer Analyst
March - August 2018 • Reston, VA
What I liked
Responsibility given after brief period of training was equivalent to being a first year analyst working full time. Great exposure to various lines of business (strategy, business development, corporate finance)
What I wish was different
Bureaucratic systems and processes result in slow pace of workflows sometimes.
Advice
Work hard, treat every day as an evaluation of your ability. The little things count. Stay positive and optimistic no matter the task!
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Reston, VA
What I liked
The technology they work on is really cool and they gave me a lot of freedom to contribute things that I know.
What I wish was different
My team didn't have access to a lot of the resources that are available at Leidos's bigger offices which would have been useful in a lot of situations.
Advice
I've interned at Leidos 3 times, and one time our budget got cut so I had to switch teams, offices.... I've known a lot of people in the same situation, so don't view Leidos as a career, because they will fire you randomly.
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Reston, VA
What I liked
Introduced to new fields I was unfamiliar with
What I wish was different
Been able to start earlier
Advice
Ask questions, try to learn as much as you can
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Software Engineer Intern
May 2019 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
I worked on a great project that I actually felt invested in completing, I was managed by one of the friendliest dudes I know, and I worked with a competent team. Also, the office is incredible.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Advocate for which project you want to be on.
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Systems Intern
May - August 2019 • Atlantic City, NJ
What I liked
I loved that i got to work in an entirely new environment with an incredibly encouraging and helpful group of employees.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Software Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
I worked with a great team on a daily basis on a project that was technically complex and very interesting.
What I wish was different
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Intern
May 2023 • Reston, VA
What I liked
I liked gaining hands on experience with finance and presenting to executives while also collaborating with other college students.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have met more executives to network.
Advice
I would advise students to prepare themselves by looking into government contracting. I would also recommend practicing functions in excel and python.
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Software Developer Intern
May - August 2019 • Alexandria, VA
What I liked
What I wish was different
More structure
Advice
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Financial Services Intern
May 2019 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Freedom, excellent pay
What I wish was different
More intern activities
Advice
Great experience! Would recommend
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Software Engineering Intern
June 2018 • Columbia, MD
What I liked
There were so many great learning opportunities
What I wish was different
I wish I would have networked more.
Advice
Don't be nervous to put yourself out there and apply for every opportunity that comes your way.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Very healthy and social environment.
What I wish was different
More description of what the internship would be like before I started.
Advice
You will learn a lot.
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Software Engineering Intern
May 2018 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
This internship allowed me to work with Junior and Senior Software Engineers and Architects. I learned many valuable skills and new technologies by working on a very interesting project involving the U.S. Airforce's drone videos.
What I wish was different
Advice
You get out of the internship what you put into it, so try your best and don't be afraid to reach out for help if you need it!
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Software Developer Intern
June - August 2023 • Eagan, MN
What I liked
Working with a team of senior developers
What I wish was different
More communication and collaboration with other interns
Advice
Take csci 3081w before the internship. It will prepare you well of what it is like working in JIRA and scrum environment and using c++
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Data Systems Intern
May - August 2018 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
I liked the opportunity to be independent and work on my own project.
What I wish was different
More team atmosphere and more support from staff.
Advice
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Systems Engineer
May - August 2017 • Bethesda, MD
What I liked
Good work environment, coworkers were all nice.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more interaction with other co-ops. I only worked with Full time employees.
Advice
Coffee is free and Mo's Mocha isn't as overrated as everyone says.
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Technical Intern
May - July 2017 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
I liked the community aspect of the internship, my coworkers held game nights and there were many opportunities to bond with my coworkers.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more uniformity with regard to intern tasks sometimes I was given 3+ tasks while other interns were given busy work.
Advice
Always say yes, you get a lot more expereince and knowledge by trying and asking for help than never trying at all!
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Systems engineer intern
May 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Interesting projects with flexible hours and limited oversight
What I wish was different
Better worlstation setup.
Advice
Don't specialize to heavily, almost no engineering discipline stands alone.
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Systems Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Gaithersburg, MD
What I liked
I liked that they gave me real work that a full-time worker would have been doing had I not interned there. I felt like I was making a difference.
What I wish was different
I wish I was still there. I honestly have no complaints.
Advice
Definitely network. People want to get to know you so reach out to them.
