Final Thoughts

After a number of completed internships, I’ve become accustomed to getting the most out of every experience within the different working environments. Coming into this semester, my goal was to create a solid platform to launch myself into the “real...

Unexpected Networking

My networking event for the semester ironically occurred at the most unexpected time, during my vacation to Walt Disney World over Easter break. During the annual International Flower & Garden Festival held in one of the parks, a panel was held that featured...

The Informational Interview

When done with the right person, an informational interview can open several doors in the professional world. Given that the pressure of an actual position is off the table, these meetings with people in legitimate fields of work can prove to be a more relaxed way to...

Making Friends

My best piece of advice for anyone new to the internship world would be to make sure you make lasting impressions on the people you work with. You don’t realize it at first, but in the long run you’re just one of many interns your bosses will see passing...

Name Game

Ask anyone that has done an internship, there are countless goals that we all want to achieve before we leave for the semester. Sure, things like building a portfolio or learning a craft are vital, but I find that my number one goal of my internships is to get certain...