I enjoyed the variety of different positions and working with the experienced staff at the track. The Indy 500 race was also very exciting.
What I wish was different
I wish the weather had been better suited for the occasion.
Advice
The internship was a great experience, provided many different functions of the track. I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the sport.
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College Program Intern
May 2019 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
It was fun and i got to do a lot of different things
What I wish was different
that i wouldve done more
Advice
keep an open mind
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college program
March - October 2019 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
I liked that there was a tempo a pace to be apart of. I liked that it had a goal to be meet, as well I appreciated the atmosphere and what it held.
What I wish was different
I wish the difference was my impact of the facility. I wanted to do more for the purpose of the event because it is a place to come and enjoy and see something new or that you hadn't seen before with this being an experience to have I just wish to have brought more people as well as having them to leave want to come again and enjoy again.
Advice
advice to share, That's simple... "Yolo just not to much yolo".
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Software Development Intern
May 2019 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
My input was taken seriously and I was able to work on projects that ended up in production where real users would benefit from my work.
What I wish was different
I wish I had had a longer summer to be there. Sometimes I needed more clear instructions, but my boss and I have worked on that.
Advice
Even if a company does not look like it may be a good fit for you, go to the interview. You never know what company will end up as your top choice.
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college program
April 2019 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
The atmosphere, the hype, the employers, the professional drivers, the camera, the fans, the activities, the diversity, the opportunity, the flyover. there was much to like on my intern experience at the track and im glad i was asked to come back to a place that is so well known yet still growing.
What I wish was different
I wish id been the winner of the race in the most highest fashion,thought and standard. also I would have like that some people that came to see the race would have gotten the best experience possible.
Advice
I would share that it would be of good interest to stay positive and join in the areas you want the most.
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Facility
May - August 2018 • Speedway, IN
What I liked
The job allowed me to work outside, which was nice.
I was able to participate in the setup and takedown of the Indianapolis 500.
What I wish was different
I wish that they would have been more clear with the job description.
Advice
You will be performing a lot of manual labor.
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Employee Relations Intern
January - June 2018 • Speedway, IN
What I liked
The atmosphere was incredible. Going to work each day with people that loved IMS at much as myself made the learning experience a lot more enjoyable.
What I wish was different
Nothing that I can think of off the top of my head. I loved absolutely every minute of my internship and I think Butler prepared myself well for this learning adventure.
Advice
Don't feel bad to ask questions if you don't know what to do. That is what internships are there to help you with. People want to see you grow and succeed in order to move on to the next chapters in life.
