Matthew Burris
- Assoc. Principal Scientist, Engineering
- Merck
School Information
School: Temple University
College Major: Other
Years at College Works: 2006
Career Information
Working For: Merck
Title: Assoc. Principal Scientist, Engineering
Industry: PharmaceuticalsWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
College graduation, first job in my field.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
The College Works Painting internship, while not out rightly aligned with my major of study/career path, nevertheless instilled valuable lessons and experience that would not have been gained otherwise.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
The management experience from my College Works Painting internship bolstered my resume right out of college.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
That success is gained only through hard work and determination.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Stick with the program, too often managers became feed up, and all the work they had put in was for nothing. You will look back and be proud.
Last words of wisdom?
Learn, Work hard, make the most of the time you have.