Intel

(1) I worked on a cool research project with incredibly intelligent people from all over the world.

(2) My boss was excellent; he set clear standards and expectations while being laid back and flexible.

(3) I never had to earn respect. My opinions and ideas were always listened to in meetings. As a woman in STEM, this was a novel and wonderful experience.

1. I had to use a Windows machine, which is terrible for coding. My laptop they provided ran Windows 8, and I hated it.

2. Intel used the Microsoft suite of products. I felt like Skype, OneNote, and whatever email thing we were forced to use was clunky and obsolete.

3. I didn't really know people. I didn't attend many of the intern events, though, so that could have been my fault. There weren't that many employees my age, and I felt lonely in my cubicle.

4. The hours were 8-5. My boss did not require me to be there at that time, but I felt like I should because it was on the contract.

I would have liked more of a social environment at work. Perhaps you could put interns together in cubicles or have an intern floor.

The gym was very small.