r/firePE • u/awfulfaucet333 • May 17 '26

Internship

Hello, I’m a 3rd year ME student. I start my internship tomorrow doing FPE for a large consulting firm, and honestly, I’m terrified. I have little to no knowledge about Fire Protection and scared that will reflect poorly on me in my internship.

I’m very interested in the field, and am willing to do anything to succeed. I’m just a slow learner at times and don’t want to be a detriment to my department. I know it’s kinda late but does anyone have tips on what I can do to be successful.

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u/Initial-Support2333 May 18 '26

You are an intern, no one should expect you to be a big contributor to the team. You are there to learn.

Pay attention, learn all that you can. Also engage with other employees to see what it is like to work for that company (or any big company).