“My internship has really reinforced what I have learned here at UIC. I get to see first-hand how heat transfer how affects our rollers in our laminators as well as the relationship with our different variables such as temperature, speed, and time. The best part was putting those theories from the classroom into action.” --Victor Cueto (BS ’14) – ACCO Brands; Lincolnshire, Illinois
“Establishing relationships with mentors and subcontractors was the most rewarding part of the experience. It was the first time I had to apply everything I have been preparing for in the past couple of years in terms of professional relationships. While it was often uncomfortable to speak in front of a large group of men that have been working in construction for a long time, or to start a conversation with engineers that I had never met at social gatherings, it was not difficult to find something in common with everyone I spoke to and quickly gained comfort and confidence in my belonging. I now feel very accomplished in having learned technical skills, gained meaningful relationships, and confirmed my ability to face great challenges.” --Janis Maldonado (BS ’13) – Turner Construction; Dallas, Texas
“I realized during my internship that what I’m learning at UIC can be used anywhere. Working this summer at one of the top video gaming companies in the nation, it was really nice to see some of the techniques I’m learning in my 300 and 400-level classes being applied in the workplace.” --Jeremy Skaar (BS ’14) – WMS Gaming; Chicago, Illinois
“While at Amazon, my experience was one of self-reliance and independence. They set me up with a mentor, but more or less I was left alone with my project description to figure out what to do on my own. This independence was in contrast with most of the academic experience I previously had; however, it wasn't unwelcome. I enjoyed the freedom that I had there because it introduced challenges that I had not anticipated. One challenge was effectively communicating high-level technical specifications to people in other disciplines, like the marketing team. Because of this challenge, I learned how important it is in this field to be able to clearly articulate what you know.” --Michael Cueno (BS ’14) – Amazon; Seattle, Washington
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