Working with good people who didn't mind teaching me things or answering my questions was very helpful. By the time, I left G-P, they had full confidence in my abilities as a procurement forester. One thing I liked is that they allowed me to make decisions. I made some mistakes but they allowed me to learn from them and go on. In addition, my internship provided me with something that every student needs - money .
Most internships pay a good hourly wage.
Some even provide room and board and use of a vehicle. G-P provided all of these for me. Most important, though, was the experience that I gained that led to my permanent job. I was able to gain real world experience in the areas of quality control and assurance as well as the entire manufacturing process. I also learned a great deal about how to work and communicate with other employees.