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I began my internship search during the spring semester of 2025, as I was planning to take an internship class over the summer. It would be helpful to start looking for opportunities early in order to be well-prepared. My search began with Openlab, where I explored the Communication Design Internship site and began applying for positions. I also decided to use Handshake, a platform I had heard of and seen other students use for internships. Although it was my first time using the site, I used it as another resource for finding opportunities and submitted a few applications there as well.
In my search, I was open to both in-person, hybrid, and remote internships. Once I completed my applications, I kept checking for updates, hoping for some responses, but unfortunately, nothing came through. As time passed and I hadn’t received any feedback, I began to feel concerned, especially since I didn’t want to risk failing the internship class if I wasn’t able to secure a position.
Realizing I needed help, I reached out to my professor for advice. She recommended an internship opportunity and sent me a link to the website. After filling out the volunteer form, I called the supervisor to confirm that he had received it. He confirmed and invited me to a meeting on Microsoft Teams, where we discussed the details of the internship, the company, the role I would be taking on, and the process for timesheets. The meeting lasted about an hour, and by the end of it, the supervisor offered me the position.
I was relieved and excited to be accepted, and I officially began my internship on June 16. Since then, I’ve been working and collaborating with the team, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow in this role and contributing to the company.
