Pay week!

It was very exciting to get my first pay check. This past Friday, all the other interns/ co-ops got together to discuss the short and long-term projects we are working on. We try to meet every Friday to catch up. And about once a week, we also leave the plant to go out to lunch! All of my co-workers in my department left early on Friday to escape the snow and ice. So that meant I got to leave early! I am working about 40 hours every week. As long as I am given tasks to do, the day goes by pretty quickly. However, Those last two hours might be a little slow! But the best part about coming home after a hard day, is knowing there is no homework to do!! This weekend, my roommates, who are both industrial engineering majors at NC State, relaxed, slept in, went shopping, and went out to eat! It has been a great experience so far. I am learning a lot. It is very cool to meet people from all over the country and from other countries! There are several German interns, so it is a great experience to learn their culture. Sometimes the language barrier is hard, but you get used to it.

Bean Counter In Training.... Week 2

Alright, two weeks into my internship! It's the busiest I've ever been. It makes me appreciate all those classes at Tech. I feel like the work I've devoted to studying has really paid off at BMW. I really like all of my co-workers/supervisors. They are helping me get acclimated to the culture and environment. I get up at about 530 every morning during the week, and get to the plant around 730. It only takes about 18 minutes to arrive. I leave in the afternoon around 430. In the cafeteria, there is an "intern table" where all the interns and co-ops sit, so we can share stories about our days! I am learning so much, and so far, none of the work has been to over my head. It is nice to relax this weekend and not having to worry about homework! :P

Successful first week!

My first week as a bean counter in training is over!! My co-workers/ supervisors are very nice and are very "motherly" towards me. I have two other girls living in an apartment with me only 15 minutes from work. It is definitely an experience waking up at 5 every morning and getting to work when the sun is still coming up. ;) I am very busy each day, but I am learning a lot. Hopefully I will do well my second week!

FIRST DAY!

The hard part is almost over! I am finished with the first half of orientation. :D I got to meet one of my supervisors over lunch in the BMW cafeteria! My first day of real work starts Wednesday at 8. I hope I do well. I really want to impress my bosses!

The night before...

I am all moved into my apartment in Greenville, SC!! I am nervous about starting my internship tomorrow, but I cannot wait to meet everyone and start gaining invaluable experience. It will be nice to take a break from school and focus on improving my accounting skills! I assume tomorrow I will fill out MORE paperwork and meet my teammates. It was nice meeting my roommates yesterday. Both girls are engineering majors from NC State. I will learn to get outside the Tech bubble and meet new and exciting people!