Timeline: USMARC

Life is still puttering along!

I'm still loving my internship. I am learning SO MUCH of the things!

I thought I'd post a timeline of my internship experience this summer, for the reference of any interested parties.


USMARC Internship Timeline

-January 14th, 2012: Meet with Dr. S to discuss undergraduate research at K-State. Receive information on USMARC program.
-January 31st, 2012: Prepare application materials for the February 1st postmark deadline. Decide the personal statement sucks. Rewrite it.
-February 1st, 2012: Mail application materials (application, letter of rec, transcript, resume), listing Dr. C-M's project as first choice.
-February 17th, 2012: Get phone call from Dr. C-M with offer.
-February 20th, 2012: Email a 2011 USMARC intern from K-State to learn about what to expect.
-March 11th, 2012: Receive email from USMARC administration with OF-306 form. Fill it out and fax it back.
-March 19th, 2012: Research summer housing. Call around in Clay Center and Hastings.
-March 29th, 2012: Get fingerprinted at KSU Police Department for background check. Send to USMARC.
-May 10th, 2012: Receive confirmation of housing in GPVEC dorms.
-May 15th, 2012: Receive final offer letter from USMARC administration, including details on training and USDA orientation.
-June 1st, 2012: Complete online orientation and training. Print confirmation.
-June 3rd, 2012: Drive up to Clay Center, NE. Move into dorms.
-June 4th, 2012: Start work at USMARC.

I am scheduled to work June 4th-July 27th. The official intern program is run during these eight weeks. There are opportunities to begin working earlier and stay later, but this eight-week period was best for me.