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Maximizing Your Internship Experience Andy Frassetto Slide 2 Potential benefits... Slide 3 Conduct advanced, independent research. Slide 4 Build connections with fellow earth scientists. Slide 5 Receive early exposure to academia. Slide 6 Investigate a potential graduate program. Slide 7 Gain a head start on your thesis/dissertation. Slide 8 Or, this could happen... Slide 9 Potential pitfalls... Slide 10 Lack focus and spiral into tangents. x x? Slide 11 Neglect the big picture and broader view. Slide 12 Fall under the spell of programming phobia. Slide 13 Worry about a dumb question and refuse to ask it. Slide 14 Experience a difficult adjustment to your summer home. Slide 15 Consider these tips Slide 16 Read the literature and understand the project. Slide 17 Set goals and keep your project simple. Slide 18 Invest in a quality programming manual. Slide 19 Have transportation, and explore. Slide 20 Communicate often and ask for help! Slide 21 The Final Product Slide 22 A memorable talk needs a direct and simple message. Slide 23 A good poster requires clearly explained figures. Slide 24 Why we need you!