Intern Ying Eng, a junior studying Computer Science at The University of Pennsylvania, shares his experience interning at MongoDB. Ying was drawn to the company after meeting his recruiter and an engineer at a university career fair, and appreciated the structured interview process that prioritized getting to know him as a person. At MongoDB, he has been impressed by the engineering culture's emphasis on practicality with academic flair, and valued the focus on personal and professional development, which included receiving actionable feedback and growth conversations similar to those for full-time employees. Ying credits the internship with helping him build essential skills in communication, writing, and interpersonal relationships that will benefit his future career development.