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.