As a senior in college, my last semester is mostly focused on my internship. It's a really cool experience, I've met a lot of great people so far, and it allows me to see what a career in the field I wish to go into is really like. However, the first week is the hardest. I had all of these thoughts at least once, if not 500 times during the first few days of this new experience.
1. Oh crap, where am I supposed to park?
2. Okay, found a parking spot. Now how do I get in the building?
3. Found my way in, now what?
4. Is this where I'm supposed to sit? Am I taking someone else's seat?
5. Reading, reading, lots of reading.
6. Aren't I supposed to be running around and getting coffee or something?
7. What time is lunch?
8. Woo, printing papers, doin' official intern stuff.
9. Am I doing this right?
10. A nametag? For me!? OFFICIAL.
11. I GET KEYS TOO???
12. Wow, these people are nice. I hope they like me.
13. Oh no, I'm out of staples. Where do I find more staples!?
14. Am I doing this right?
15. Filing, organizing, more filing, more organizing.
16. Anything else I can do to help?
17. Am I doing this right?
18. Well, time to clock out. Back at it again tomorrow.
Just as a reminder for my fellow interns, you are more than JUST an intern. You're doing a great job, and it is okay to make mistakes. You're learning, it's all part of the experience.
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