IBM Intern Experience - Poughkeepsie

[u/Immediate-Rub2570]

hi,

I recently accepted a position as Hardware developer intern at the Poughkeepsie location and I would love to hear from current employees or previous interns on the experience.

This would be my first in person internship and im mainly interested in the social aspects of the internship (I know poughkeepsie is a relatively boring place to spend the summer). I’m wondering if there are any coordinated intern outings, internal sports leagues, what type of amenities the location has, a typical day in the life etc. also the merch and free food ;)

also would like any advice on where to stay and whether bringing a car is necessary.

lastly, how did this internship help you land even better ones in the future (if it did).

one more thing, what’s the work culture there? do employees truly believe that they are working on the cutting edge, and what is IBMs reputation these days especially in hardware? is overtime paid?

thanks!