Current student, Michael Shiinoki, shared the following about being a Summer Intern in the Loddenkemper Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital …
What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I participated in a variety of aspects of the research projects. This included reviewing data dictionaries, research protocols, data collection and sorting, and other operational tasks.
How did you find this internship?
I found t his opportunity in Handshake
What did you enjoy most about your internship?
I enjoyed working with the other members of the lab. Each of my coworkers always inspired me to be better and find more ways to contribute. They have all also been excellent mentors and always advocated/supported me to pursue my goals.
What did you find challenging?
I gained a significant increase in responsibilities for the summer, and I found myself with a challenge to balance all of the tasks while also finding ways to take initiative in the lab.
What advice would you offer to someone who wants to make the most of an internship like yours?
I have had the incredible privilege to be apart of this lab and my only advice would be to take advantage of all the support and resources everyone wants to provide.
