"Difficulties are opportunities to better things; they are stepping stones to a greater experience. Someday you will be thankful for temporary failure."- Nishan Panwar
That is how I felt about my internship this summer. I believe my internship was a positive stepping stone to a greater future career, and for that I am grateful. Even though my internship wasn't what I expected, I learned a lot of things that will serve me well in the future. Although it was hard because I felt like the stupid one, it was good for me to be immersed with people and in situations that used technology tools I was unfamiliar with. Having good computer literacy is a great skill to have for the working world and I think it will give me a "leg up" when applying for jobs in the future. Using Waybook, I also became more in touch with myself. Some things I already knew about myself and others I discovered. For example my #1 value in my values survey was relationships which I thought was definitely true, but my #2 value was logic. I guess I didn't know I was a logical thinker so it was cool to find that out. In this internship I also believe my dedication grew. Once I dialed down and agreed to continue my internship I noticed myself trying harder, getting work done faster, and receiving better results. In addition, this internship and class was a great way to grow in my professionalism. Before this class I never really learned about being professional. I was never somewhere where they taught me the dos and don't s of the working world. This class and internship gave me experience and opportunities to act and dress professionally. I always thought I gave a nice firm and respectful handshake but during class apparently I held on for too long so that is good to know for meeting potential bosses in the future. For my internship I also grew in my communication skills. I sent and received countless emails through my 5 weeks and learned how to communicate effectively. I can always work with everyone, but this class made me appreciate every-ones different personalities. If we were all the same the world would be so boring. I'm grateful to have met kids from everywhere around Marin that I otherwise probably wouldn't have met. The Linkedin account will also help me find a job in the future. There are so many things to be grateful for in life and above I have just listed a few, but its important to always be grateful for every little blessing. I am grateful for being able to add this stepping stone on the path to my future.
I like the quote a lot. I feel that nothing is a success unless you had to go through some challenges. This experience has definitely reflected the saying, "Pain is gain." I too struggled to complete this internship. There were many bumps along the road, but I just persevered. I respect your appreciation for everyone's personalities. At EarthScope, I enjoyed meeting new people. I found that if you collaborate and work with people, you do become closer to people.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. I don't know if any of us are actually going to become reporters in the future, but this was definitely a valuable experience. We had to manage stress, a large workload, and the pressure to completely work on our own, which provided a great growth opportunity. It was really fun spending the summer with you, and I hope your practice managing stress and work benefits you in your junior year. Good luck!
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