Internship Resources

Biological Sciences Students’ Internship Quotes

My internship experience at the Alaska SeaLife Center has both strengthened my interests in animal husbandry and training as well as granting me a foot in the door when I try to apply for a job after graduation. -Kelsey N

I worked on Protein Function Prediction in the Biology Department under the Howard Hughes Internship. Research helps broaden my base of knowledge, learn about new biological methods and techniques, become acquainted with different people in the field who bring new and interesting perspectives in the field, and adds valuable experience to my resume when applying to jobs or graduate programs.
-Stan L
My internship was with Bristol Myers Squibb Co. BMS had a booth at the Industrial Roundtable. This internship has given me information and contacts to make a more informed decision as to whether to go to grad school or industry.
-Jenna R
I worked as a Knowledge Management Intern for Press Ganey. They create surveys for healthcare providers. I became aware of the position through CCO Express, followed up, and received a telephone interview. I summarized over 400 articles on happenings in the healthcare world. It gave me much more insight into the healthcare industry.
-Danielle C
My internship was with the Indiana State Department of Health. I found out about the position by the emails from my counselors in their bi-weekly report. The project was surveillance of West Nile Virus transmission in Indiana. I have a better appreciation of what is actually going on in the ecological community.
-Adam E
My internship experience at the Alaska SeaLife Center has both strengthened my interests in animal husbandry and training as well as granting me a foot in the door when I try to apply for a job after graduation.
-Kelsey N

Chemistry Students’ Internship Quotes

You really cannot ask for a better company to intern with than Eli Lilly. Not only do they give you a challenging and meaningful project, but they also encourage networking with people from across the company and offer classes that can help prepare you for interviewing, budgeting, and comparing employment offers. Both of the projects I completed had direct impact on the manufacturing of Lilly products, and it was great overall experience!
-Sarah S
I interned at Eli Lilly & Co. as a chemist. The experience I gained through that opportunity reinforced my plan to be a research scientist in industry. No class you take in school will come close to giving you the insight you get through intern experience.
-Spencer

Computer Sciences Students’ Internship Quotes

For me, I found my internship at the Microsoft Corporation to be an interesting experience. It allowed me to explore more of what I want my career path to evolve into. You learn what you like and, just as important, what you might not like. It's a great way to develop your professional skills, network, and learn more about your field of study. An internship will always be what you make it, but it's important to learn from your experience. I would definitely recommend finding an internship to broaden your educational experience through real-life application.
-Maria D
I had the opportunity to experience internships at both Motorola and Microsoft. In addition to building my resume, I learned a lot about what it was like to have a "real" job in computer science. I even got to do a couple of fun things, like meet Bill Gates and drive a test police vehicle.
-Michael A
During my internships at Raytheon Technical Services Company I was exposed to many unique and challenging situations. These experiences helped to reinforce the technical and interpersonal skills I have acquired during my education while teaching me new skills that will be vital upon graduation. It was a great experience and I would definitely recommend the pursuit of an internship opportunity to anyone.
-Chris E
Getting an internship helped me to see what life after college would be like. While working with co-workers on different projects I was able to see how cooperation with other people affected work, much more than it did during projects in my college course. No only did the course work I had done prior to my internship help me in my internship, it worked in the other direction; my internship had helped me to become a better student in my courses here at Purdue.
-Kyle B

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Students’ Quotes:

My internship at ABC 7 allowed me to see the daily workings of one of the largest TV stations in America. My mentor at the station worked with me personally and helped me understand how meteorology fits in the world of broadcasting. It was an experience that made my desire to enter TV even stronger and a summer I will never forget.
-David H, Synoptic Meteorology
In Washington, D.C. I worked for ABC WJLA with Brian Van de Graaff. I worked on graphics with a system called genisis. I also got to explore VIPIR which is a special kind of radar and also work with Doppler. I made a demo tape at the end of my internship and I really enjoyed broadcasting. This internship made me realize that this is what I wanted to do with my career and gave me a direction with my studies.
-Katharine W, Synoptic Meteorology
For the past two summers I've worked at Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO. I worked in their Environmental Studies & Permitting Group and also their Environmental Group, which does wastewater, remediation, and other environmental services design. I've had two really valuable summers, got a chance to apply what I've learned at Purdue, and was placed on a number of projects for well known companies which allowed me to get real world experience. I was invited back for a third time, and if all goes well I'll return to work for them this summer.
-Matthew C, Environmental Geoscience
Over the past few summers I have been a volunteer at the National Weather Service in Syracuse, IN. This experience was exciting and opened my mind to new opportunities as well as gaining valuable knowledge. I was able to do a multiple of different projects as well as learn how the system works. I was allowed to come in during severe weather events and get involved in some of the activities that were going on at that time. It was an experience that was well worth it and I would recommend it for anyone to get Involved.
-Sara W, Synoptic Meteorology

Physics Students’ Internship Quotes:

My project in an REU program in Stellar Astrophysics at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, involved analyzing data from a few telescopes in order to derive structural parameters of spiral galaxies. I gained experience in technical aspects, as well as in preparing presentations and interacting with coworkers.
-Cameron M
My Co-Op experience in Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America allowed me to develop countless professional skills that will help me in any field I go into. Most importantly, I learned about what I do and do not want to do with my career.
-Jonathan J
In my junior year, I did a seismological deployment internship in California and Arizona, and that has turned my interests towards a Ph.D in geophysics.
-Scott B
My freshman summer research project in experimental geophysics was followed by research in astrophysics which involved writing computer simulations to model the effects of specific parts of the early universe, especially on background radiation in the universe.
-Anna T
Through my internship at Fermilab, I gained a lot of practical research experience as well as learned the kind of lifestyle a research career would provide. It helped to cement my commitment to a research based career in particle physics.
-Julia N