Securing an interview with Brooklyn College was a big deal for me, and I gotta say, it went pretty well. Getting up early that morning, I knew I had to prep mentally because, let’s face it, I tend to get super nervous during interviews. I applied for the role of Accessibility Specialist Intern, focusing on graphic design. The interviewer, Isana Leschinskaya, who’s the assessment manager and associate director for Educational Research and Assessment, was really nice and gave me a lot of info about the internship, answering a bunch of my questions. At first, I thought I’d have multiple interviews or even an in-person one, but luckily, it was just a Zoom call with one person. But hey, this was my chance to land my first-ever internship in my field, so I was determined to nail it.

Thankfully, I had my aunt to turn to for guidance. She helped me come up with good answers to potential interview questions, which was a huge relief. With her support, I felt more ready to tackle whatever came my way.

Sitting there in the interview, I tried to stay cool, even though I could feel those butterflies doing their thing in my stomach. But thanks to the prep work with my aunt, I managed to keep it together and answer the questions they threw at me. They asked about my background, my design skills, and different experiences.

Looking back, I’m thankful for the help I got. It not only made me feel more confident during the interview but also taught me a lot about handling these kinds of situations. Whether I get the internship or not, I’m walking away from this feeling proud of myself and ready to take on whatever’s next.