Has anyone interned with DAAD Rise in Germany?

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The discussion revolves around experiences and insights related to the DAAD RISE internship program in Germany, focusing on aspects such as the work environment, pay, and overall experience of participants. It includes personal anecdotes and advice for prospective interns.

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  • One participant was accepted into the program and is considering whether to accept it or stick with another offer, seeking insights on pay and experience.
  • Another participant shared that a friend had a positive experience with the program, noting good pay and a desire to pursue graduate studies in Germany as a result.
  • A participant inquired about the timing of acceptance notifications.
  • Several participants offered to provide advice on living and working in Germany, indicating a willingness to share personal experiences.
  • A participant who completed the program described their positive experience, highlighting friendly colleagues, social events, and the benefit of combining their studies in German and Physics with research work.
  • The participant also mentioned the importance of knowing German for daily life, despite the research being conducted in English.

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Participants generally share positive sentiments about the DAAD RISE program, but there is no consensus on specific details such as pay or project experiences, as individual experiences vary.

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Some participants express uncertainty about specific aspects of the program, such as the impact of project choice on the overall experience and the varying importance of pay versus personal interests.

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Prospective interns considering the DAAD RISE program, students interested in research opportunities in Germany, and individuals seeking insights into living and working abroad in a STEM field.

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I was accepted to their program and could work with a group doing data analysis. However, I have already accepted another offer at my own school. If anyone has done a RISE internship, how was it? the pay? the experience? Germany?
I have to accept by tomorrow and am not sure what to do.
 
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Sorry I can't give specifics because I haven't personally done the program; however, a friend of mine did the program and she really liked it. She said it paid well. She liked it so much, that she's applying for graduate schools in Germany instead of continuing out our home institution in the US.

Definitely look into the project and learn about the persons you may be working with. I think those can have a substantial impact on your experience, and it'll make other factors like pay or prestige matter a lot less (although I have heard of DAAD and I am thinking it's one of the reputable ones). I hope this helps!
 
When were you notified of your acceptance?
 
Hey thanks post, I'll definitely take it into consideration. I heard yesterday I was accepted.
 
Hi, I did the DAAD RISE program last summer. You probably already made your decision, but if you accepted let me know if you want any advice on living and working in Germany!
 
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Hi, I did the DAAD RISE program last summer. You probably already made your decision, but if you accepted let me know if you want any advice on living and working in Germany!
Hey,
I ended up staying at my school. But how was the program?
 
I had a really great experience! I was working on data analysis for flavor tagging at LHCb. Everyone in the lab I was working in was very friendly and we often had social events like staying in late on Wednesdays for pizza and a 60km bike trip to the head professor's house for a barbecue. There were three other RISE students in the lab as well. The research and group meetings were all done in English, but knowing German did help with daily life in Germany of course. I study German and Physics so it was a really great way to combine my two fields and get great research experience and professional contacts around the world. I also took a weekend trip to Geneva to visit CERN!
 

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