I was convinced that I would be doing stuff that served no interest to me or what I like to do before accepting the internship, and I was proven wrong almost immediately.
My one piece of advice would be to never give up on finding an internship that aligns with your interests and goals - it may seem challenging, but it’s worth it in the end.
Before working as Starr's Social Media Marketing intern, I was under the impression that I understood the world of social media marketing. That quickly changed as I began to learn the proper way to use social media as a marketing tool.
My experience at SideBiz SMART has been nothing short of amazing and has taught me how important it is to form strong connections with clients and prioritize proper work/life boundaries.
At Temple, I had been studying advertising with a concentration in brand strategy and research, and although I enjoyed what I learned and completed in my coursework, I was very eager to get the chance to have an internship and gain some real experience.