From Chile to France: Chilean students share their experience researching at Inria centers in the European country

Verbatim

This program has been an incredible work experience. Facing a challenge that nobody has done before has forced me to improve my problem-solving skills and navigate high-uncertainty environments. What I have learned through research has helped me to understand in greater depth this field of computing (Machine Learning), which today is revolutionizing the world. In the future, I may do a PhD in this field or work in a company where the use of AI is key.

Martín Borquez

Student at Pontificia Universidad Católica, intern at the Inria centre at the University of Lille, MAGNET project-team

Verbatim

I think that learning a new work dynamic, different from what I was used to, I had to be more proactive and insistent to be able to coordinate meetings and advance the investigation as I wanted. Well, the work in the team I had was more relaxed and less controlled than in Chile. In addition to learning about the topic of the internship, I delved into an area that I was not familiar with and it was interesting and enriching. It is an intense experience but it gives you a very real approach to scientific research, to being in a work team, to living in another country.

Yennifer Muñoz

Student at Universidad de Chile, intern at the Inria Saclay Centre, FAIRPLAY project-team

Verbatim

The most valuable thing I learned in the internship was about the process of working in science and research, understanding that it is a long process and full of uncertainties. I learned the importance of persistence, order, and structure at work, as well as the value of asking for help and collaborating with colleagues. Additionally, I understood the need to maintain a balance between work and personal life. I consider that the most valuable knowledge that I will apply is related to applying a good work ethic.

Alonso Carrasco

Student at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, intern at the Inria centre at the University of Lille, PARADYSE project-team

Verbatim

The learning from this period was integral, impacting both my professional and personal aspects. On a professional level, I improved my technical skills in programming and mathematics, as well as my soft skills in effective communication and collaborative work. I emphasize that this experience had a strong impact on my maturation as a future professional/researcher, teaching me to work intelligently and efficiently to achieve complicated goals and to face my limits through intelligent planning and the support of a good team. In addition, it provided me with tools and motivation to promote research and the use of advanced mathematics in the Chilean and international industry.

Diego Astaburuaga

Student at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, intern at the Inria centre at Université de Lorraine, PASTA project-team

Verbatim

The work is highly technical, with a very high level of mathematics and requiring considerable acuity of thinking. It is truly a unique experience, which if lived with the mental state of openness and with genuine curiosity towards all aspects of the country, is enjoyed tremendously and can absolutely change the way of thinking.

Diego Ruiz

Student at Universidad de Chile, intern at the Inria Centre at Université Côte d'Azur, CALISTO project-team

Verbatim

This experience also taught me the importance of adaptability and empathy in an international environment. I would definitely recommend this experience to other Chilean students. It is a unique opportunity to develop professional, academic, and personal skills in an international context. Exposure to new cultures and work methods, along with the possibility of forming lasting and meaningful connections are aspects that can transform both your professional career and your personal life.

Dominique Yessouroun

Student at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, intern at the Inria Centre at Université Côte d'Azur, BIOCORE project-team

Verbatim

It was a tremendous experience that taught me how to adjust to new and challenging contexts, performing purely engineering tasks. I learned to look for areas of collaboration with people working on different topics and to make my knowledge compatible with current problems. It will help me a lot from the point of view of perseverance, teamwork with people from different cultures, and of course, the experience of not only being in another country but also working and having to respond in it.

Matías Ortiz

Student at Universidad de Chile, intern at the Inria Saclay Centre, TAU project-team