Ahh, isn’t internship searching so fun and not stressful at all? Couldn’t agree more. Sarcasm aside, I found it fascinating to hear about the internship experiences of fellow students who have gone through the recruiting, applying, and interning processes from start to finish. Though the panelists were all of different majors than I am and consequently had internships that I would fail miserably at, their advice was perfectly applicable and their experiences were encouraging to hear. Internships can be a chance to realign interests, gain helpful mentors, and (of course) learn a lot about how the world functions. Internships can be a chance to build up further career goals and break down weaknesses. Internships can be a chance to work for pay and work to serve. Ultimately, internships are versatile, and they will be what we make of them. All we have to do is apply!
Like you said, there are so many benefits to gaining internship experiences! However, due to the current circumstances from COVID-19, I am a bit worried about what future internship opportunities will look like. I’m optimistic, but I do feel a little sad that most things will now be done virtually.