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Urban Science

Analyst Intern

May 2019 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed working with SQL and learning how to automate their processes. I was able to get experience with a variety of technologies including SQL, SSIS, SSRS, batch script writing, Excel, etc.

What I wish was different

Advice

Dive in and ask for as much as you can handle. I feel like I gained a lot of experience that I will certainly take forward with me in my career. Also, take advantage of any public speaking opportunities you can.
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Intern Developer

May 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Great company culture. Got to work directly on production solutions. Great intern focused events. Overall, gained a ton of real world experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't get overwhelmed. It is a very complex company but managers understand this and wont put too much pressure on you. Just do your best to learn and ask a lot of questions.
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Data Analyst Intern

May - August 2019 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

The environment of the company. Everybody on my team was willing to help me. Also, the fact that they gave me multiple projects and not just one.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have known at the end of my internship if I would be coming back to the company for another summer.

Advice

Get to known the rest of the interns as soon as you begin the job. It will make your experience much better.
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Intern Analyst

May 2018 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Working with a production database, on the job learning in general, learning how to be a professional, Intern After 5 events, the office, and the company culture.

What I wish was different

More collaborative work.

Advice

Go to the career fairs and make a LinkedIn
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Analyst Intern

May - August 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Great opportunity to learn new skills in a real world environment. I actually made an impact in the company and worked on many real projects. I was able to learn SQL and really learn a lot more about Excel.

What I wish was different

I wish it would have been a more collaborative environment. It was mostly independent work. It is also a very small office, so I wish it would have been more people.

Advice

Go in with initiative to ask for projects to work on. Definitely get an introduction to SQL.
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