Google, Inc.

BOLD intern

May - August 2020 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

It was a great experience to know what it is like to work for a big tech company on the business side of things. Also, the internship was organized around a support system that encouraged and empowered me to take on additional projects on the side.

What I wish was different

The internship being virtual limited the connection to the Google culture and sometimes it was really hard working 8 hours in a row. Thankfully, my host was super flexible and allowed us to take breaks.

Advice

Meet as many Googlers as you can, you are an intern and they love interns!

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Engineering Practicum Intern

May - August 2020 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I liked the technical and professional development I gained at Google. I also enjoyed the many networking opportunities.

What I wish was different

I wish we had gone to the office instead of working virtually from home, but that was beyond anyone's control.

Advice

Resist any hesitation to ask lots of questions.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I was given a lot of freedom in my project but also sufficient guidance for me to complete it!

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to go into the office and work in-person, but that's more of a COVID side-effect than anything else.

Advice

Take advantage of what you have access to throughout your internship!

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STEP Intern

May - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved the Google work environment and team atmosphere. I especially loved my mentors and hosts that guided me through the process and made the internship an awesome experience. Overall the work was intriguing and fun, and it provided me with the opportunity to learn a lot of new skills and challenge myself.

What I wish was different

I wish it hadn't been a virtual internship

Advice

Apply early and practice for the interviews. This internship is definitely one of the better one's so make sure you are prepared!

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STEP Intern

June - September 2020 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

Due to covid, the internship was remote. But the intern team still did their best to make the experience as rewarding as possible. My managers and other interns were fantastic and a joy to work with.

What I wish was different

Maybe more information about the benefits and perks available to interns at the company from the start would have been nicer. I kind of had to learn about different opportunities from word of mouth.

Advice

It's an amazing opportunity where you can meet so many brilliant individuals and have so many doors openned for you. If you are fortunate enough to recieve it, don't turn it down!

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Developer Programs Engineer

June - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Was given great mentorship despite remote internship.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been in person, rather than remote.

Advice

Focus on your problem solving process, rather than just getting a solution.

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Backend Software Engineer

May - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The opportunity to work with professional software engineers. The various perks of working a tech company like free food, relocation stipends, and otger perks.

What I wish was different

I wish I knew what kind of project I wanted to work on before I came.

Advice

Go in eager to learn, fail, and get better.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Kirkland, WA

What I liked

I liked my project!

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Be sure to try and find housing as early as possible!

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Software Developer Intern

May - August 2018 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the open and welcoming work culture that my team at Google had.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunities to explore the various resources and activities that were at my campus.

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2017 • Mountain View, CA

What I liked

Tough challenges, amazing guidance, incredible learning experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Brush up on all skills relevant to project you will be working on. Less time relearning old skills is more time learning new stuff.

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Applied Machine Learning Student

May - August 2019 • Claremont, CA

What I liked

I loved the small group size and being able to have one-on-one time with the teachers/program managers. The team made sure we had ample time to learn and do projects while gaining a better understanding of machine learning and AI. We had guest speakers from Google come in and we worked on our professional development skills, too. Overall it was an incredible summer with Google! I wish it had been longer!

What I wish was different

One thing I wish was different was to hold a conversation on diversity within the tech field. One thing that stood out to me was how many people of color were in this program- it really made the culture and environment different and more welcoming. I was surprised we didn't have a conversation on the importance of diversity or what that can do to the projects.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share about this experience is that if you come in with an open mind and a willingness to learn, you will be set! Don't be afraid to ask questions- the team is there to help you and so is the rest of your group!

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Google is a great place to work with lots of perks and engaging work. Looking forward to returning there full-time.

What I wish was different

Advice

As is probably the case with many companies, it is natual to feel overwhelmed by all the new tools and giant codebase at first. Don't be afraid to ask for help!

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