It was great to get experience working in an engineering atmosphere and see the type of problems they face daily and I got a lot of good experience working with electrical CAD software and blueprints.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been able to get some hands on electrical work on the machine assembly floor like the mechanical engineering interns were able to do during their internship.
Advice
It is a great company to work for, just be prepared to spend the majority of your time at a desk on CAD software.
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Shared Services Intern
May - August 2022 • West Monroe, LA
What I liked
The culture within the office and how helpful everyone was.
What I wish was different
More opportunities to learn what the other interns were doing in order to broaden my skill set.
Advice
It was an extremely worthwhile experience that properly showed how my skills learned at Louisiana Tech would help with my future endeavors.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2021 • Carol Stream, IL
What I liked
The environment
What I wish was different
Advice
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Packaging Engineering Intern
March - August 2021 • Middletown, OH
What I liked
lovely people and interesting opportunity
What I wish was different
I wish I had focused more on mechanical engineering activities rather than chemical
Advice
It is hot, dirty, and you'll have long days even as an intern
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Mechanical Engineer Intern
May 2021 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Wide variety of tasks, approachable boss, flexible scheduling.
What I wish was different
More involved in meetings to better keep abreast of how the project was proceeding.
Advice
Best thing I could do was finish a task and let someone know I was available to help them, that's how I was able to be a part of so many different things.
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Process Intern
May - August 2019 • Texarkana, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed the chance to interact with the other interns from all over the US. I also enjoyed my many opportunities to be out in the field getting to be hands on with the equipment
What I wish was different
Advice
There is never a dull moment in the paper mill. Always be visible and ask questions.
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Chemical Engineering Intern
May - August 2020 • West Monroe, LA
What I liked
Hands on work that is applicable to my future career!
What I wish was different
Lack of projects and communication
Advice
Be proactive! Don’t wait around for things to come to you. Find something that interests you and go do it (safely).
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Engineer intern
June - August 2020 • Wausau, WI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the hands on experience you had working with workers on the manufacturing floor. The people are also extremely kind and always willing to help you.
What I wish was different
Advice
Talk with the full time workers more, all of them had lots of diverse experience in the currogated industry.
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Packaging Engineer Intern
June - August 2020 • Texarkana, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed working with my fellow interns from different parts of the world
What I wish was different
I wish there was not a pandemic going on
Advice
Always open your mind to new experiences
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Intern
May - August 2019 • West Monroe, LA
What I liked
Learning how problem solving was integrated into a real-world application.
What I wish was different
Advice
Never be afraid to ask any question, there's always someone ready to answer it!
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Accounting Intern
May - August 2019 • West Monroe, LA
What I liked
I processed invoices in SAP for the Accounts Payable department of an average of 40 of Graphic Packaging’s mill locations nationwide. Worked closely with the vendors as well as requisitioners and mill contacts. When assigned the daily audit and credit audit, I found I loved the process of auditing, and discovered a large discrepancy that led to investigation to clear up the records.
What I wish was different
Workflow process was inconsistent and frustrating at times. I would work an invoice only to find a missing piece and not receive it back from workflow for months.
Advice
Do not settle with the work given. Strive for more, ask for projects, help others with their own.
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Safety intern
June 2019 • Battle Creek, MI
What I liked
The amount I learned and that I can keep working through school
What I wish was different
Learned more about the machine
Advice
get out there and get as much experience before you start full time somewhere to figure out what you like and don’t like
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Vacation Relief
May - August 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
My coworkers and the pay.
What I wish was different
They do a swing shift so every 4 weeks the shift would change from day to night which was hard to get adjusted to.
Advice
Working in a factory is a great way to save money during the summer!
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Processing Engineering Intern
July - November 2019 • Battle Creek, MI
What I liked
Appreciated the hands on opportunity and the degree of responsibility given to interns.
What I wish was different
The work hours were kind of insane. I would come in at 6:30 and sometimes wouldn’t leave till 6 or 7.
Advice
The paper industry is definitely not for the timid.
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Graphic Support Services Intern
June 2019 • Concord, NH
What I liked
GPI has a wonderful support system for employees and interns. My supervisor was very accommodating and helped me connect me with many different mentors in the organization.
What I wish was different
I wish that the hiring process was faster and that my accounts were set up by the time I started. I would have been able to jump into work faster.
Advice
Be up for anything; you never know where it may take you!
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May 2019 • West Monroe, LA
What I liked
The ability to work in both individual and team oriented environments and everyone’s helpfulness.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to learn a lot of information about process, maintenance and equipment in a short amount of time.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • West Monroe, LA
What I liked
I liked the environment of the mill and how easy all the people were to talk to. Everyone was extremely supportive of me as an intern and so willing to help.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Pulp Mill Intern
May - August 2018 • West Monroe, LA
What I liked
Interaction amongst product engineers, process engineers, and superintendents.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to continue my projects.
Advice
Be prepared to absorb an immense amount of knowledge within a short period of time while making potentially lifelong connections and partners.
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Process Engineer Intern
June - September 2018 • West Monroe, LA
What I liked
I loved how willing everyone was to take the time to teach me the ins and outs of the process of the mill
What I wish was different
I would have liked if interns from different areas of the mill collaborated on projects
Advice
It takes time to adjust to the industrial environment, but you get what you put into the internship. The more eager to learn and take on responsibility, the more you will be able to accomplish and take away from the experience.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Carol Stream, IL
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to be able to self-start my own projects and take ownership of projects that directly help the company.
