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Last week was the end of my internship with the HDR Folsom office and San Francisco office, and it is bittersweet to leave behind many close faces as I am entering a new journey back to school. For the last 7 months with HDR, I was able to see significant growth from day 1 to this point, and I cannot express my gratitude with words alone to those who made this time and opportunity possible/enjoyable. Throughout the internship, I had an enriching experience building my personal growth and professional skills/knowledge across diverse project types in life-science, federal, water, and warehouse across tasks, including working on CD production, technical details, coordination with MEPs and consultants, CA, and so much more about the reality of the world! Some other lessons I’ve learned: Communication is Key: I think of it as a sort of tree roots to leaves, where one information needs to travel down multiple ways to reach many leaves. In the work of collaborative space, it is crucial to update information across every member associated with a project, especially to not forget to cc email! On the other hand, some information should only be shared through the supervisor, PM, or point of contact, which helps to avoid confusion. Sometimes, calling is better than waiting on Webex for one to respond, which helps to facilitate coordination. The good question comes later: in the first few weeks, I was conscious of myself if I was asking “good questions”. But the truth is, a good question can only be generated/expanded once the foundation of knowledge is built; Then, I can generate questions, which become an essential means of resolving uncertainties of a project, addressing issues, and sharing information to have everyone on the same page, ultimately tying back to communication. It’s OKAY to accept where you are: sometimes, I question myself whether I am doing great in my role, and such self-assessment can lead to inner doubt and struggle. But, the real question I should be asking is: Am I a better version of myself than yesterday? That’s everything! Architecture is not just designing buildings: It comprises many considerations, phases, execution of construction, elements that occupy in/out of the building: clearance zones, equipment, relocation of existing facility and CUPs, quality control, and many more! I cannot wait to dive deeper in growing my knowledge even further in coming years :D I truly enjoyed my time here and feel honored to work with such brilliant and amazing people with different expertise and backgrounds, and I was able to understand their different perspectives to go about coordinating the project. Without guidance/direction, I would not have been where I am today, and I appreciate every opportunity that I was provided and all the fun memories with the HDR family. Thank you everyone for being on my journey for the past 7 months! :D

We're so lucky to have five interns at Memphis Medical District Collaborative this summer and we cannot wait to introduce you! First up, meet our Placemaking Intern, Navid Enayati. ❓ What is your Major and University? 💬 "I am working toward obtaining a Master of City & Regional Planning at The University of Memphis." ❓ Where are you from? 💬 "Originally I am from Tehran, Iran." ❓ What is your favorite thing to do in Memphis? 💬 "I enjoy exploring natural areas, attending musical events, dining at local restaurants, walking near the Mississippi River, and spending time with friends." ❓ How long will you be interning with Memphis Medical District Collaborative? 💬 "I am interning with MMDC for three months on their Real Estate team as a Placemaking Intern. My role involves organizing real estate grant and loan applications, creating presentation materials for various stakeholders, processing rental incentive applications, and auditing neighborhoods to identify investment opportunities. Additionally, I maintain a property database, work on improving internal processes, and utilize GIS and design software for mapping." ❓ What do you hope to learn from your internship with MMDC? 💬 "Through this internship, I aim to deepen my understanding of urban planning and placemaking, enhance my GIS and design software skills, and develop strategies for better organizational systems and workflows." ❓ What excites you most about your internship with MMDC? 💬 "I am excited about working with a professional team, learning from significant projects across the city, and making a meaningful impact in the Medical District."

🎉 Happy National Intern Day 2023! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and boundless enthusiasm of all the incredible interns out there who are making a difference in workplaces across the nation! 🌟 To all the interns: you are the heartbeat of innovation, injecting fresh perspectives and new ideas into our teams. Your willingness to learn, adapt, and grow is truly inspiring! 💡 Let's take a moment to acknowledge Richard Zavala, an intern on our preconstruction estimating team. Richard displays an eagerness to learn and positive attitude that is contagious throughout the office. After interviewing Richard here are some snippets about his time at Tutor Perini Building Corp that exemplify his energy: “My work starts with me walking through the doors with unusually high confidence and determination to handle all my business for the day… I am able to experience a lot in preconstruction and estimating, from reviewing plans and determining quantities to communicating with the subcontractor partners, design team, and the TPBC team which makes the days go fast… One of the most challenging and rewarding times of my day is working with subcontractors to be certain I have the bid scope covered especially the gray areas and clarifying the technical scope. This tests my knowledge and how well I analyzed the documents to be certain the construction phase goes smoothly for the Tutor Perini field team… I really enjoy helping others around me, helping inform them of something I have seen or asking if someone needs help, I feel like it’s my duty to help the team… While I don’t know all the construction trades, its reason for me to peek my head in an strive to learn, it takes me out of my comfort zone, and I appreciate the challenges that TPBC provides me.” #InternsRock #FutureLeaders #Gratitude #Internship #CareerGrowth #NationalInternDay #empowerment

Our interns recently wrapped up their summer internships! Check out our latest blog to get a firsthand look at their experiences, learnings, and development. #Internship #ABI #RealExperience #AuthenticStories #LearningJourney

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Clinical Research Strategies partners with University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Graduate Studies to provide graduate students with internship opportunities, teaching them the importance of clinical and regulatory affairs. If you are a local company, consider partnering with Pitt to do the same. The future of health care depends on the future of these students. Let's broaden their understanding of careers beyond the bench! #healthcareinnovation #clinicalresearch #regulatoryaffairs

Only 6 days left until the adventure begins! Join us on a transformative journey that merges learning, collaboration, and impactful global health initiatives. 🌍✨ #GlobalHealthLeaders #GlobalHealthLeaders #GHL #MedicalResearch #InternshipProgram #GlobalExperience #ResearchJourney #TransformativeOpportunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #CulturalExchange #FutureInMedicine #MedicalInternship #HandsOnExperience #ResearchExcellence #CountdownToInternship

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