Google has an incredible intern program in that they provide the support necessary to help you succeed, while still allowing you to grow independently as an engineer.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Supportive, engaging environment. I learned a lot and had a blast!
What I wish was different
Truly, nothing.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions!
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Mountain View, CA
What I liked
Great perks and mentorship system. Get the insider information about all of the Google stuff ;)
What I wish was different
Wish I hung out socially with my team more.
Advice
Don't get stuck for too long! Set a limit (ex: 20, 30, 60 minutes) for how long you'll get stuck until you ask someone else for help
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Engineering Practicum Intern
June - September 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
My host was extremely invested in the project and my partner and me. Orientation and training were provided to help us transition into working in such a large and complex environment. Other interns were very friendly and fun. Awesome talks and cooking classes were constantly being offered.
What I wish was different
Advice
Try to meet people in other teams in order to learn more about other projects/opportunities within the company.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - September 2017 • London, England
What I liked
I grew as an engineer with great mentorship and code reviews!
What I wish was different
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I got a decent amount of autonomy and have an effect on things that so many people use daily. It's really cool to be a young student who is treated similar enough to a full time employee, especially for a company with so much global reach.
What I wish was different
I sometimes wish it was a little more fast-paced, but I realize that comes with working at most large companies.
Advice
I would say to be confident with your skills but at the same time don't be scared to ask questions when you don't know. You may feel stupid sometimes but other people are not thinking that about you.
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Engineering Practicum Intern
May - August 2017 • Mountain View, CA
What I liked
Google is a really cool place to work. The people are super nice and the perks are great! You get to work on some really cool stuff and it pays well.
What I wish was different
Advice
Apply! Even if you don't think you might get it, it never hurts to apply. Make sure you go to do work, even though there are so many fun distractions.
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Engineering Practicum Intern
May - August 2017 • Mountain View, CA
What I liked
Work with another intern, program is focused on learning and gaining experience so it's less stressful than a SWE internship.
What I wish was different
It really depends on your host what your experience is so I wish there was more consistency in each intern's experience here.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and go to a lot of events!
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Engineering Practicum Intern
May - August 2017 • San Bruno, CA
What I liked
I got to work on a team where I was treated as an equal. I was treated like a full time software engineer. My hosts were super supportive and helped me adjust to coding in industry rather than for class. I learned so much from my hosts and my experience in general! I also loved all the other programs Google had to offer. They helped foster a sense of community amongst all the interns as well as between the interns and the full time employees.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Take advantage of everything Google has to offer. Participate in the mentor program, meet other Googlers, etc.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Mountain View, CA
What I liked
Food is great and there all the time. Coworkers were friendly and helpful. All around great experience
What I wish was different
The project I worked on was not the most exciting to me.
Advice
If you can, hold out for a project/team that you really think you will enjoy.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Mountain View, CA
What I liked
- Company culture and perks are unparalleled
- Independence and authority given to interns
- Projects are technically challenging and exciting, with potentially very large impact
- Accessibility of management (at least in Ads)
- Values diversity
What I wish was different
- Better incentives for returning interns, especially those who were SWE interns as sophomores and may be returning after their junior year
Advice
Ask questions, try things out, move quickly. Feel free to reach out to other employees - they are always happy to talk about their work. And have fun!
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BOLD Intern
May - August 2017 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the opportunities for both personal and professional development.
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software engineer intern
June - September 2017 • Mountain View, CA
What I liked
People, work, food
What I wish was different
Workflow can be tough to ramp up to, but improves drastically once adjusted
Advice
Don't be discouraged when ramping up
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The intern program is very developed and devoted to making your experience fun, informative, and exciting.
What I wish was different
Advice
Talk to your boss about the scope of your project as soon as possible so that your project isn't too ambitious.
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Engineering Practicum Intern
June - September 2017 • Mountain View, CA
What I liked
I loved how welcoming my hosts were, and how helpful they were in making sure I could ease into my first internship.
What I wish was different
I lived at home, but I wish I had lived with other interns to meet new people.
Advice
Take advantage of all the resources the company has!
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User Experience Design Intern
June - August 2017 • San Bruno, CA
What I liked
I loved the support, the community, and the projects. From an amazing mentor, to partner, to product manager, and to a great work culture, I could not have asked for a better place to grow and to thrive as an intern.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Stay curious, stay humble, and work hard. It pays to acknowledge your mistakes and it pays to talk to as many people as you can.
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Associate Product Marketing Manager Intern
June - August 2017 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I loved how entrepreneurial the role was and how interns were given a great amount of autonomy and control over their projects to bring them from beginning to finish, truly making an impact on the team by the end of the summer. Additionally, the culture is truly a magical one that made me excited about going to work everyday to interact with so many amazing people and work on such exciting projects.
What I wish was different
I wish the conversion process for full-time offers after the internship was a bit smoother as the process has taken a long time and been difficult to manage with other competing deadlines that occur when OCR is so early at Penn.
Advice
Be ready to navigate ambiguity and come in with a ready-to-learn attitude but also ability to roll your sleeves back and create your projects, taking initiative and asking to be involved in as many projects and tasks as you have bandwidth for - this is something that they definitely admire and look for when evaluating performance at the end of the summer.
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Technical Writer Intern
June - September 2017 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
learning about new technologies on Google Cloud Platform
What I wish was different
I wish the product launched while I was there
Advice
meet as many people as you can, even if they're not in your product area
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • San Bruno, CA
What I liked
I felt integrated with the company and was given a lot of ownership. I felt really supported by my team and hosts. I got to learn a lot and keep improving my computer science skills
What I wish was different
Nothing :)
Advice
Utilize all Google has to offer and learn as much as you can!
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Software Engineer Intern
June - September 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
The intern community was really great, and I enjoyed learning how to work in a large tech company.
What I wish was different
I wish my project had a larger impact and that it were more well defined by my host.
Advice
Make clear your project expectations early on with your host. Bond with your team as much as possible, and take advantage of all the cool resources and events available at a place like Google.
