Initially, I was looking to get a more design-focused internship, but I eventually ended up interning at NYPIRG. Surprisingly, they made me a project leader for their healthcare campaign, which was outside of my domain. healthcare advocacy was not my original domain, but I got opportunities to do design work on their other projects.
Overall, I would say this internship allowed me to gain experience in public speaking, advocacy, and leadership – skills that I believe will be very helpful for me in the future, regardless of which career path I take.
One recent design project I worked on for NYPIRG’s healthcare campaign was creating social media posts to raise awareness about the New York Health Act. I was asked to design visually appealing social media posts. It was a good experience to blend my design skills with an important advocacy issue.
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Ultimately, I’ve learned that every experience, even the unexpected ones offers valuable lessons and chances to grow. Moving forward, I’m eager to keep refining my skills.