50 Thoughts Every Intern Has On Their First Day
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50 Thoughts Every Intern Has On Their First Day

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50 Thoughts Every Intern Has On Their First Day

Whether it's your first internship or your fourth, the first day is always nerve-wracking and awkward in so many ways. You might get the lights turned off on you while you're in the bathroom (*raises hand*), or get lost in the labyrinth of an office (*raises other hand*), but we can all agree that the first day is excitement and anxiety rolled up into one giant ball of adulthood.

1. I’m so official, look at me, I’m a real adult.

2. I sincerely hope this is the right office.

3. OK, good, it is.

4. Oh god, what if my outfit is all wrong?

5. What if it’s too casual?

6. Or too dressy?

7. Is too dressy even a thing?

8. I’m in slacks and kitten heels, this can’t be wrong.

9. Time to meet the boss, let’s wipe the nervous sweat off my hand first.

10. Smile, damn it. Be engaging.


11. Now for the tour of the office.

12. This place is a maze, I’m never getting out of here.

13. And now she’s introducing me to everyone here.

14. You’re all older and so professional looking.

15. Don’t be intimidated, they’re just experienced.

16. The kitchen has community food?

17. THANK GOD.

18. I’m a poor college kid, hell no I’m not eating out every day.

19. Aaaaaand here’s my desk.

20. It’s a tiny table.

21. In a corner.

22. What the f—

23. Be polite, be gracious. This is gonna be great.

24. OK, let’s get down to business.

25. How do I print from this computer?

26. Where IS the printer?

27. Oh God, where did the boss go? I HAVE QUESTIONS.

28. Hellooooo? Damn, is anyone in this side of the building?

29. What if they left me all alone on purpose as a test or something?

30. Wait, nope, there’s a person. Maybe they’ll know.

31. Yay, getting to do stuff!

32. Busy busy busy

33. And lunch time. Thank goodness.

34. I’ll just sit here at my desk and eat my PB&J because I’m a child.

35. Can I scroll through social media? Or does that make me look like a lazy millennial?

36. Oh, crap, what’s the WiFi password?

37. Someone’s gotta know. Where’d that person from before go?

38. Am I the only intern here?

39. Man, I was really hoping for a cute co-intern.

40. The afternoon is the WORST.

41. No one’s given me anything to do, I’m so bored.

42. How do adults do this every day?

43. Can time actually stop?

44. I’m hungry again.

45. And I’m getting sleepy.

46. 5 o’clock, YAAAAAASSSSSS.

47. Time to bust outta here.

48. Should I say bye to people or just leave?

49. Screw it, I’m gone.

50. Well, that wasn’t bad. Can’t wait to see what happens tomorrow.

Best of luck with all your internships this semester, y'all!

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