Amazing experience, had the opportunity to conduct research in an area that hasn't gotten a lot of attention. Mentors were more than willing to help in any way possible and share their knowledge. Program also offered other events like mentor talks and a career fair.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Model Programmer and Developer
May - August 2019 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
I had the opportunity to work as a professional C++ code writer alongside several organizations contracted through the government.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been there longer! I loved my experience and would have loved to spend more time on my projects.
Advice
Reach out to the experts you're working with for more than just professional help, but also on personal life and the local area. It took me weeks before I asked my peers to share the finer details of their lives at AFRL and the go-to locations around town.
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Phillips Space Scholar
May - August 2018 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
Great mentorship, projects that actually apply to the real world, and amazing networking and social programs.
What I wish was different
Advice
You get out what you put in; your project can contribute to something big if you put in the work.
