Comments on: What I Learned From The Philly Foodies

By: Andrew Shober

Andrew Shober — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:36:04 +0000

Hey Olivia! Your experience at PFT sounds awesome, and very similar to my current internship! Although we are not a startup, we are a very small company and it really does force you to be collaborative, as well as give you a better sense of what goes on in the company “behind the scenes.” I always imagined myself in a company much bigger upon graduation, but working for a smaller company really does allow you to get your hands on some of the projects and opportunities that otherwise may not have been granted to you.

By: Isabelle Chausse

Isabelle Chausse — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:27:01 +0000

Hey Olivia! I think that this experience sounds super interesting, especially the fact that your position changed partway through and offered you the opportunity to take on a bigger role! It’s exciting that this change of position opened you up to a whole new option in your career path that you can now explore. On top of that, starting at a smaller company is such a positive, especially when it gives you the opportunity to work with a smaller team and get a more well-rounded experience. I completely agree that interning showed me the importance of collaboration within a real-world context and outside of the classroom. So glad you enjoyed your experience!

By: Krista Yerk

Krista Yerk — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 22:15:07 +0000

This sounds like a great first internship! Working at a start-up company really gives you a true sense of everything that goes into creating a business. I also just had my first internship and it can be strange not knowing what to expect at first, but it sounds like you really enjoyed your experience. It also sounds like you had a lot of responsibility and your boss saw potential in you for even bigger, better things, which is great. Although we all have group projects in school, being in an office really forces you to work with those around you. Collaboration is key, so it is great that you were able to work on your teamwork skills!

By: Sarah King

Sarah King — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 22:44:50 +0000

I think it’s really cool that you had a change in job roles halfway through the internship experience. I feel like internships often are social media based so it’s cool that you got to have a hand in that but then learn something a little more advanced. It’s always awesome when you find a passion for something in an unexpected place. I am happy that you feel like you’re accomplishing a lot and I feel like Philly Foodies Tours has been a perfect experience for you. I totally understand what you mean about how gratifying it is to take something you’ve learned in school and apply it in the real world. It makes the whole college thing feel totally worth it.