I liked getting real responsibility and being able to contribute for a team. I also got exposed to a new industry: Medtech and really enjoyed learning more about it.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It is important to practice professionalism and organization because that is really important in the working world.
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Summer Associate
June - August 2018 • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
What I liked
Incredibly brilliant, engaging, humble and friendly colleagues!
What I wish was different
Better work hours and work-life balance overall.
Advice
Be prepared to work very hard and try to take on all the challenges as a positive learning experience!
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Summer Associate
June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Travel, learning and development, access to high-level business leaders.
What I wish was different
Long hours and stressful. Travel can be isolating.
Advice
BCG is an amazing company. The best way to learn about it is by reaching out to Pomona/5C alums that are there and hear about their experience.
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Summer Associate
June - August 2018 • Houston, TX
What I liked
Given a lot of responsibility from day 1. I was in a very supportive environment, where everyone helped one another. There were many intern focused events that allowed the interns to meet more people in the office.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more summer associates. The smaller office made us close, but I wish there were more of us.
Advice
Start meeting people at one's target firm early. The employees will be more willing to give you time in their day, and you will come across as organized and ambitious. Also always try to find a smooth and non-transnational way to get the most recent person you talked with to refer you to someone else.
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Growing Future Leader
June - August 2017 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
The perks of the job, getting to know the inside of a company really well, working at a large corporation
What I wish was different
Having more worked assigned to me
Advice
Work hard and ask questions often
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Summer Associate
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Incredible learning opportunity, engaging coworkers, strong feedback culture, attention/importance given to my growth
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't shy away from challenges or taking on more work- it'll pay off later and you'll learn a lot/earn more respect!
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Business Intelligence Intern
June 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
The exposure to a high-functioning and prestigious company, and the ability to gain experience in a field that I had never really understood before. Ability to ask my manager and director above him questions, and the chance to sit in on team meetings and understand the scope of the project on a empirical level.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been a little more structure and guidance, or a cohort of some sort. I felt a little wayward at times because I did not have peers with whom I could connect with.
Advice
Be super proactive and ask questions early on in your internship, because that's the only time where it's completely acceptable to know nothing at all. Try and get up to speed as quickly as possible and build your connections with people on your team early to establish a relationship with them, because that will be your only chance to establish a precedence. Don't be afraid to ask someone to grab lunch or coffee. Be visible. Be the first one in the office and last one to leave, even though you're an intern, and enthusiastic about doing any kind work that people may have you do and take it as a learning and growth opportunity.
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Summer Associate
June - August 2017 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Awesome company/culture/fellow interns! Interesting work and feels like you're making an impact. Also, the recruiting team does a fantastic job putting on fun events
What I wish was different
This is the nature of consulting, but I really only saw my fellow interns on Fridays and weekends--but, I still was able to get to know them quite well!
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions, speak up, etc.
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Summer Associate
June - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Lots of responsibility, feedback, and client exposure. Incredible resources and teams.
