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My Student Internship at ARIC | “Three Weeks I’ll Never Forget”

This post has been translated by an AI and may contain translational inaccuracies.
What does a ninth-grade student actually think of an interdisciplinary AI center? Student intern Sandro looks back on his three-week internship at ARIC. He talks about the insights he gained into modern work practices at ARIC and his personal sense of accomplishment—the digital map he programmed himself.

 

Over the past three weeks, I had the opportunity to do my internship at ARIC, and I have to say: It was a really cool experience. At first, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but after just the first day, I realized that ARIC is a special place. The atmosphere there is really pleasant, everyone is friendly, and you just feel welcome. The staff aren’t just nice—they’re also really knowledgeable. You can tell they know what they’re doing, and yet they still take the time to explain things.

I really learned a lot about ARIC during these three weeks. Above all, I found it fascinating how many different projects are underway there and how modern everything seems. ARIC focuses a lot on artificial intelligence and digitalization, and I was impressed by how naturally the people there handle these topics. It was all new to me, but I never felt lost because there was always someone there to help me.

I also thought it was especially cool that you could just help yourself to drinks. That might sound like a small thing, but to me, it showed that ARIC is a place where you’re supposed to feel comfortable. It’s not as strict as some other offices; instead, it’s more laid-back and open.

 

“When the card finally worked, I was really proud.”

 

My personal highlight was an assignment where I got to program a map online. At first, I thought it would be way too hard, but step by step, I figured out how it worked. When the map actually worked in the end, I was really proud. It was a great feeling to see that I’d accomplished something I’d never done before.

Overall, my internship at ARIC was a great experience. I learned a lot, worked on exciting projects, and met some wonderful people. For me, ARIC is a place that shows what modern work can look like: friendly, open, creative, and full of opportunities. I’m very grateful that I was able to be there, and I certainly won’t forget these three weeks.

Text: Sandro

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