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This has been an eyeopening learning experience, one I am thankful to have taken part in. Being among other #WomenThatDo has inspired me in multiple ways, and has allowed me to form amazing bonds with great girls. From the strenuous work days to the fun outings, I learned something new everyday. My internship with Entity is coming to an end, but the lessons I learned will definitely stick with me.
Here are 4 things interning with Entity taught me:
Prior to Entity, I was often afraid of sharing my writing with others because I didn’t think it was good enough for others to see. Gaining feedback from both Gabrielle and Jennifer helped me assess areas that I needed to improve on in order to make my writing better and what I was doing that worked well. Hearing positive notes on my writing, from my fellow interns as well, was assuring and motivated me to keep bettering myself. I am proud of the work I put out now.
Trying not to rush through a writing assignment, while also meeting deadlines, was a struggle at first. I didn’t want my work to not be my greatest simply because I needed to complete it, so I learned how to manage my time better in order for me to get things done more efficiently. Good time management is essential for both school and my future career.
Entity has caused me to think and research topics that I never knew of or took the time to learn about. This internship has made me more open to accepting other people’s views and respecting them. I loved gaining different perspectives from women of different backgrounds.
Just ending my second year of college, I had no expectation of landing an internship for the summer. I received an email regarding an editorial position with Entity magazine, an online women’s empowerment platform, and thought it sounded like an amazing opportunity. I had no internship experience, none of my writing published anywhere, just barely started to get into coursework for my major… so I really had no chance. Well, at least that’s what I thought. But I decided to apply anyways, which was the best decision I could have made. Look, you’re reading my writing!
My first internship experience was a memorable one. I have a new perspective both on life and how to face challenges thrown my way. Entity has made an immense impact on me as a person and student, as well as on how to prepare for my career in the near future.
