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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Student Trainee ACE Intern

June 2024 • Riverdale, MD

What I liked

It’s been a joy to work at USDA as an ACE intern. The people are so welcoming and I can tell they really want us to do well in our future careers. It’s clear that they view us as the next generation to take this agency in a positive direction and they are supportive in everything we want to explore.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

I would say take charge of your own dreams and learn everything you can and are willing to learn. When you finally settle on where you want to be after the internship it should be something that you’re passionate about.
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Graphic Designer

June 2023 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved the energy and excitement that everyone brought when I was onboarding. The job challenges you, however the people do not micromanage you. They are laidback and very good at their professions.

What I wish was different

Nothing. I love the job.

Advice

One piece of advice is to always communicate and be organized.
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USFS trails crew member

May - August 2020 • Dolores, CO

What I liked

Exploring a new area of the country and working outside! Also a lot of appreciative hikers!

What I wish was different

Would have liked to have gotten my chainsaw certification, most of the cert classes were canceled due to Covid:( Also I wish I had known how many trails would have been motorized that we were working on.

Advice

Apply early and be patient! The USFS onboarding process was long, but everything did eventually go through
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Managemet Analyst

June 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

We did meaningful work and I got to learn a lot of new things.

What I wish was different

The work pace was very slow.

Advice

Be open to do new things and get ready to learn.
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Biological Research Aid

May - August 2018 • Salinas, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the opportunity to work in in a lab side by side with post-docs and learning how the research being done is directly applicable to the agriculture industry in the Salinas Valley.

What I wish was different

Advice

Even if something is not directly involved in the field you think you want to enter post-graduation, every opportunity gives you experience and knowledge that would wouldn't otherwise have had access to.
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