Internship Blog 10: Week Four

The prompt I chose: 5. What advice would you pass on to future interns? What are the most important skills for a student to be successful at his/her internship? How could another student develop these skills prior to beginning internship?

Well, I'd start by saying "I hope you chose wisely." Three and a half weeks doesn't fly by as most think, so choose your internship wisely. Make it something you love doing, and can keep you busy with more than just busy work. And also be sure on your site visit, you get tot meet some of the people and get comfortable with them. Because if you put yourself in an uncomfortable environment, it's going to be a looooong awkward 3.5 weeks. I'd also suggest trying to find your own internship, like through your parents or relatives. If you and someone you're close to knows who your mentor is, it's more comfortable for all of you. And pick one you LEARN something from. I picked this internship because it was something I was interested in, and I've never done it before. Sure, I could've picked the easy options and made a movie or do some stuff in Photoshop, but I wouldn't learn anything new from it. Don't be afraid to try new things.