I loved the people i worked with! They were so kind and always wanting to help.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Drink lots of water and dont be afraid to ask questions
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Climate & Transportation Intern
May - August 2019 • Harrisburg, PA
What I liked
I liked working with the Policy Office. I had the opportunity to work on a lot of different issues! I spent time working on my own, as well as lots of time in meetings. Everyday was different. But at the same time I had a focus over the course of my time there and I appreciated that as well.
What I wish was different
Nothing! I valued the experience and was able to learn a lot from everyone I interacted with.
Advice
Be willing to ask for more work, or ask to dive in more to any subjects that interest you.
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Engineering, Science and Technology Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, PA
What I liked
I gained much experience discussing with engineers, lawyers, and contractors regarding various projects. The communication between involved parties fascinated me as each day brought new problems and new solutions.
What I wish was different
I wish my duties had been slightly more varied rather than the same general routines.
Advice
When it comes to dealing with state government, if you do the proper paperwork and submit it quickly, you shouldn't have any issues!
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Government services intern
May - August 2019 • Northampton, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed meeting new people and finding out how you fix roads and the logistics of fixing roads.
What I wish was different
I had to drive about 20 minutes to work everyday which isn’t far, but I wish it could have been closer.
Advice
Take advantage of internships from the state, they pay very well and everyone is always so nice.
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Flagger
May - August 2019 • Wyalusing, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed the people that I worked with. They were very kind and informational when I had questions about my job.
What I wish was different
I wish that this was not only a Summer Job but a job that I could get year round.
Advice
Go for what your gut tells you to.
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Flagger
June - August 2019 • Lewistown, PA
What I liked
Hours, connections
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Stay hydrated
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PennDOT laborer
June - August 2019 • Washington, PA
What I liked
The hours were good and I got to work with very interesting people.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to labor instead of being a flagged.
Advice
It is a good summer job. It’s not very difficult. You get weekends off and are done by thee on weekdays.
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Civil Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Take advantage to get to know the people that work there.
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Flagger
May - August 2019 • Kittanning, PA
What I liked
I love the responsibility of having a full time job through the summer. Its a great way to make money and meet new people.
What I wish was different
Maybe the weather. Sometimes it gets really hot out there.
Advice
Make sure you are on time everyday as well as show up with a good attitude. If you have a negative attitude, it throws your whole day off.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • King of Prussia, PA
What I liked
It was an awesome job
What I wish was different
Nothing that I think of
Advice
Diversity and team work
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Engineering, Scientific, & Technical Intern
June - August 2018 • Harrisburg, PA
What I liked
In this position, I got to utilize and expand upon the GIS skills I already possessed. I also improved my problem-solving abilities and gained more experience working as part of a diverse team of individuals. The projects I completed outside of the office were equally valuable and made the summer more interesting than what I imagine it would have been without any component of fieldwork.
What I wish was different
The main aspect of this job that I wish I could change was to have been able to begin work earlier in the summer. By doing this, I wouldn't have missed as many introductory elements or field trip opportunities that were offered to the other interns.
Advice
Be confident in your abilities and be honest during the interview process about the extent of your skill set. Admitting that you don't know everything is okay as long as you show that you're a competent person who has an interesting in learning more.
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Maintenance Intern
May - August 2018 • Bridgeville, PA
What I liked
I liked my co-workers and the experiences I had. I made new friends and learned a whole lot about roadway management, and how you categorize road conditions.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I really enjoyed all of this internship.
Advice
The maintenance work I did required 8 hours of driving everyday, so if you do no like driving do not go into their STAMPP program.
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ESTI Intern
May - August 2019 • Erie, PA
What I liked
I liked the hands-on experience I received and the day-by-day tasks I was given that enhanced my knowledge and understanding of bridge construction.
What I wish was different
I would have like to started my internship earlier so I could have seen the total reconstruction of the bridge as opposed to the small window of construction I saw.
Advice
I would recommend to always be attentive as there are plenty of moving parts during the work day and I encourage other students to work at sites so they receive a more hands-on experience.
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Engineering Scientific and Technical Intern
May - August 2018 • Montoursville, PA
What I liked
PennDOT is a great company to work for if you want to experience a portion of public sector employment. The atmosphere is very relaxed, but you learn a lot from this experience. This is definitely worth interning for the summer for, and I would do it again.
What I wish was different
I wish the job hadn't been as driving intensive, as I felt I was wasting a lot of my time driving here and there.
Advice
My advice is to go to the PA jobs site on the government page, and apply as early as possible. My phone interview occurred the morning before my chem final in the fall, for a job in the summer. Look early and apply early.
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ESTI
May - August 2017 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
Taking the aspects I learned in class and seeing them in the field.
What I wish was different
I could've had more responsibility, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Advice
Take your time when working, it gets easier with time.
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GSI at Penndot
May - August 2018 • York, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Watch out for crazy drivers
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ESTI
May - August 2018 • Uniontown, PA
What I liked
I really liked getting to do hands on things, like using a trimble.
What I wish was different
I wish that certain people would not act like they were better than myself and other interns. This was minor though because most of the employees I worked with were very nice and helpful!
Advice
Working with a group is a great thing! Also, no matter how much or how little you do in a job, your role is still important to the whole company.
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Government services intern
April - August 2018 • Elliottsburg, PA
What I liked
Good hours, hard labor
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Know how to handle yourself and work hard. It is an unforgiving atmosphere working with laborers and operators.
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Government Service Intern
May - August 2018 • Indiana, PA
What I liked
Meeting new people, and networking.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more responsibilities, and more varied tasks.
