The company has a great culture, everyone is friendly and laid back while still being professional and productive. Even though I was in R&D I did have some interactions with the production side of the company.
What I wish was different
The company didn't do much in the way of helping the coops move into the area and find stuff to do. Anyone under 21 will have a hard time finding group activities in the area.
Advice
You'd be amazed at the problems and the depth of science that goes into the paper products we take for granted most of the time, have an open mind.
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Scheduling Intern
July 2018 - October 2019 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
There was absolutely nothing i enjoyed while working here. Horrible Experience and a Year of my life i will never get back
What I wish was different
Everything! The Entire Experience was terrible
Advice
Don't allow interns to work here. Just one example of many was having to literally hunt down my supervisor to fill out one of the required evaluations, after numerous emails and in person conversations
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Marketing Intern
April 2019 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I liked being involved in important company meetings, creating collateral for products, being involved in product development, and working with the sales team.
What I wish was different
I wish i had more presentation opportunities and more primary research opportunities
Advice
I would tell the next person to remind themselves this job is at a B2B industry, which is different than what we learn at UW Oshkosh (mostly B2C industry knowledge), so not all info from college can be applicable. You will learn lots!
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Marketing Intern
May - August 2019 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
The people and the experience with marketing
What I wish was different
I wish I had more knowledge and interest in paper and the internship was not what I want to do when I graduate
Advice
Be up front about what you want out of the internship
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Marketing Intern
April 2018 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I like learning from so many different people in different fields that aren’t just in my department
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
A piece of advice I have is that with any internship you should put your all into it and try as many new things as you can. You never know what skill might help you in the long run
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Summer Student Help
May - August 2018 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
The pay, no interview process, and getting to drive a forklift
What I wish was different
I wish the process to be able to ask off of work was simpler.
Advice
Be prepared to work 12 hour swing shifts and not everyone is going to be nice. Having a tough skin is recommended and be open minded to learning new things depending on the people your working with.
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Thermal Papers R&D Co-op
January - July 2018 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
People, work culture, SEM usage
What I wish was different
More chemistry intensive
Advice
Great co-op experience, worth the move to WI
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Summer Student Help
May - August 2018 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
The pay and the work environment
What I wish was different
Extremely long shifts
Advice
Get ready to work long tiresome shifts, however it is worth the pay and people
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Carbonless and Specialty Papers R&D Co-op
June 2018 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
The people are fantastic and I've received many hands on research projects to test my abilities. I've been able to develop great professional skills and contacts. Position was able to suit my needs with flexible hours and location was hard to beat.
What I wish was different
A good deal of financial turmoil has gone on, so as much as I would love to build a career here, it's wise to keep one's options open.
Advice
Make sure to explore the area, and get to know your coworkers!
