Today was my first day of my internship. New year, new role, new job. As I walked across the campus, drops of sweat rolled down my forehead, not only because of the sun shining down on my face, but also for the fear inside. I was never good at dealing with the unknown. It was unusual because I was so scared but also so at peace. I was ready to take this next step in my life and to embrace any opportunity that may be thrown at me.
I am currently working closely with Paul Brower, the Office of Admissions Assistant Dean for Enrollment to do an internship for event planning. For the first half hour of the internship, Paul didn't have anything for me to do, so I was left with a huge comfy chair on wheels, spinning around doing homework and thinking of creative names for this amazing blog. I was so excited when finally after getting trapped inside my head thinking of Disney and all the possibilities I could bring to this internship, I felt as if my dreams came true. Paul walked into the office where I was seated and asked me to sit in on a meeting. He explained to me that I would be learning about programming.
I had no idea what I was in for. The only time I had heard about programming was in the residents hall when we were supposed to put on programs for the residents to better enjoy their stay here on campus. I walked into a room, with about 5 other people already seated and I was introduced to everyone at which point Pail said, "This is JC, the intern here." And thus my nickname was born. A group of 4 teachers, each individually came into the room and were asked questions by the panel I was now a part of. I soon realized I was sitting in on a panel and the "programming" they discussed was the academic programs of the school. We were finding out further information about updates on anything new and how the departments excel other departments at other schools when the Admissions department goes on tours and visits prospective students. We got the opportunity to talk to the international business department as well as the head of the math department, the English chair, and the education department. The questions asked included "Where have students found jobs in your department?" or "Are there any new changes or improvements made to the department?"
It was very fun to sit in on the meeting and be able to take notes and ask questions to the department chairs about what they want us to advertise and how they feel the program was going. The opportunities in some of the other departments were absolutely incredible, whether it be studying abroad or doing an internship with a professor. I must say, for the first day it was quite a good day. I look forward to many more.
I had no idea what I was in for. The only time I had heard about programming was in the residents hall when we were supposed to put on programs for the residents to better enjoy their stay here on campus. I walked into a room, with about 5 other people already seated and I was introduced to everyone at which point Pail said, "This is JC, the intern here." And thus my nickname was born. A group of 4 teachers, each individually came into the room and were asked questions by the panel I was now a part of. I soon realized I was sitting in on a panel and the "programming" they discussed was the academic programs of the school. We were finding out further information about updates on anything new and how the departments excel other departments at other schools when the Admissions department goes on tours and visits prospective students. We got the opportunity to talk to the international business department as well as the head of the math department, the English chair, and the education department. The questions asked included "Where have students found jobs in your department?" or "Are there any new changes or improvements made to the department?"
It was very fun to sit in on the meeting and be able to take notes and ask questions to the department chairs about what they want us to advertise and how they feel the program was going. The opportunities in some of the other departments were absolutely incredible, whether it be studying abroad or doing an internship with a professor. I must say, for the first day it was quite a good day. I look forward to many more.
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