This may sound obvious, but internships are an extremely important educational experience for undergraduate students. Whether it’s to appeal to prospective employers, or merely discover what it is you want to do with your life, the typical classroom setting is no longer enough. While internships provide countless opportunities, there are some key elements that will really help you stand out when you join the workforce. Here’s what I learned:

Set Goals

For starters, you have to go into this experience with specific goals and intended learning outcomes. If you don’t, you’ll waste the company’s time; you’ll waste your own time; and nobody will benefit. Setting goals for what you want to get out of your internship will give you the motivation to work harder and smarter. Post these goals somewhere. Whether it’s on a sticky note, a reminder on your phone, or a permanent tattoo on your forehead, just make sure it’s written down where you can see it.

Share your goals with your supervisors. They want you to succeed, so let them know what you want to gain from your internship. Additionally, ask them what they think you should learn to be successful in the industry. They’ll be able to provide some insightful advice that can help you put your best foot forward professionally. 

Ask for Feedback

If there is one thing I cannot stress enough, it is the value of receiving constructive criticism during your internship. After any task is completed, understanding how you performed will help you learn and improve for the next time. If your supervisor does not give you unsolicited feedback, ask for it. I have learned that asking questions can be your biggest asset as an intern. It can prevent you from messing up in the future, and it will show that you care about the quality of the work you produce.

In addition to feedback, the opportunity to get hands-on experience at an agency is invaluable so make sure you get as much as you can. Offer to do things yourself, push outside of your comfort zone and get involved. I won’t lie, you probably won’t work on the most glamorous projects every second of the day. However, regardless of the task, chances are you’re learning how to carry yourself professionally and to communicate effectively. There is always a silver lining.

Collaborate

In an agency, you need to be able to play nice with others. There is no getting around group work here, especially in a small agency setting. While working with others on your team is inevitable, you’ll also be expected to collaborate with other departments and to be client facing. Internal and external communication is key to keeping an agency running like a well-oiled machine. So, whether you’re communicating feedback from the client to the copywriter, or simply bouncing ideas around during a meeting, collaboration is essential.

Contribute Ideas

One thing that took me longer than it should was finding the courage and confidence to contribute my ideas. Don’t ever feel like you can’t contribute your ideas because you’re “just an intern.” As an intern, you often bring a fresh set of eyes or a new perspective to a project, so do not be afraid to speak up. Being able to share your thoughts and ideas with your co-workers is a very important skill to learn and it can take you far beyond the four walls of your conference room

Wrapping Up

An internship is an important part of today’s undergraduate education. It supports and enhances the theoretical lessons learned in the classroom and provides the real-world experience you need to get that first job after graduation. To get the most value from your internship, keep these guidelines in mind:

• Set goals for what you want to achieve
  
  
• Ask for feedback and input on how you’re doing
  
  
• Be a team player and learn how to collaborate with everyone
  
  
• Don’t be afraid to share your unique perspective and ideas 

Internships are a great opportunity to make friends and professional contacts as well as to explore various roles and industries as you decide where you want to be and what you want your future to hold. With a little planning and some key steps, you can make sure you get the most out of your internship experience.

Photography by: DLE Photography

This may sound obvious, but internships are an extremely important educational experience for undergraduate students. Whether it’s to appeal to prospective employers, or merely discover what it is you want to do with your life, the typical classroom setting is no longer enough. While internships provide countless opportunities, there are some key elements that will really help you stand out when you join the workforce. Here’s what I learned:

Set Goals

For starters, you have to go into this experience with specific goals and intended learning outcomes. If you don’t, you’ll waste the company’s time; you’ll waste your own time; and nobody will benefit. Setting goals for what you want to get out of your internship will give you the motivation to work harder and smarter. Post these goals somewhere. Whether it’s on a sticky note, a reminder on your phone, or a permanent tattoo on your forehead, just make sure it’s written down where you can see it.

Share your goals with your supervisors. They want you to succeed, so let them know what you want to gain from your internship. Additionally, ask them what they think you should learn to be successful in the industry. They’ll be able to provide some insightful advice that can help you put your best foot forward professionally. 

Ask for Feedback

If there is one thing I cannot stress enough, it is the value of receiving constructive criticism during your internship. After any task is completed, understanding how you performed will help you learn and improve for the next time. If your supervisor does not give you unsolicited feedback, ask for it. I have learned that asking questions can be your biggest asset as an intern. It can prevent you from messing up in the future, and it will show that you care about the quality of the work you produce.

In addition to feedback, the opportunity to get hands-on experience at an agency is invaluable so make sure you get as much as you can. Offer to do things yourself, push outside of your comfort zone and get involved. I won’t lie, you probably won’t work on the most glamorous projects every second of the day. However, regardless of the task, chances are you’re learning how to carry yourself professionally and to communicate effectively. There is always a silver lining.

Collaborate

In an agency, you need to be able to play nice with others. There is no getting around group work here, especially in a small agency setting. While working with others on your team is inevitable, you’ll also be expected to collaborate with other departments and to be client facing. Internal and external communication is key to keeping an agency running like a well-oiled machine. So, whether you’re communicating feedback from the client to the copywriter, or simply bouncing ideas around during a meeting, collaboration is essential.

Contribute Ideas

One thing that took me longer than it should was finding the courage and confidence to contribute my ideas. Don’t ever feel like you can’t contribute your ideas because you’re “just an intern.” As an intern, you often bring a fresh set of eyes or a new perspective to a project, so do not be afraid to speak up. Being able to share your thoughts and ideas with your co-workers is a very important skill to learn and it can take you far beyond the four walls of your conference room

Wrapping Up

An internship is an important part of today’s undergraduate education. It supports and enhances the theoretical lessons learned in the classroom and provides the real-world experience you need to get that first job after graduation. To get the most value from your internship, keep these guidelines in mind:

• Set goals for what you want to achieve
  
  
• Ask for feedback and input on how you’re doing
  
  
• Be a team player and learn how to collaborate with everyone
  
  
• Don’t be afraid to share your unique perspective and ideas 

Internships are a great opportunity to make friends and professional contacts as well as to explore various roles and industries as you decide where you want to be and what you want your future to hold. With a little planning and some key steps, you can make sure you get the most out of your internship experience.

Photography by: DLE Photography

This may sound obvious, but internships are an extremely important educational experience for undergraduate students. Whether it’s to appeal to prospective employers, or merely discover what it is you want to do with your life, the typical classroom setting is no longer enough. While internships provide countless opportunities, there are some key elements that will really help you stand out when you join the workforce. Here’s what I learned:

Set Goals

For starters, you have to go into this experience with specific goals and intended learning outcomes. If you don’t, you’ll waste the company’s time; you’ll waste your own time; and nobody will benefit. Setting goals for what you want to get out of your internship will give you the motivation to work harder and smarter. Post these goals somewhere. Whether it’s on a sticky note, a reminder on your phone, or a permanent tattoo on your forehead, just make sure it’s written down where you can see it.

Share your goals with your supervisors. They want you to succeed, so let them know what you want to gain from your internship. Additionally, ask them what they think you should learn to be successful in the industry. They’ll be able to provide some insightful advice that can help you put your best foot forward professionally. 

Ask for Feedback

If there is one thing I cannot stress enough, it is the value of receiving constructive criticism during your internship. After any task is completed, understanding how you performed will help you learn and improve for the next time. If your supervisor does not give you unsolicited feedback, ask for it. I have learned that asking questions can be your biggest asset as an intern. It can prevent you from messing up in the future, and it will show that you care about the quality of the work you produce.

In addition to feedback, the opportunity to get hands-on experience at an agency is invaluable so make sure you get as much as you can. Offer to do things yourself, push outside of your comfort zone and get involved. I won’t lie, you probably won’t work on the most glamorous projects every second of the day. However, regardless of the task, chances are you’re learning how to carry yourself professionally and to communicate effectively. There is always a silver lining.

Collaborate

In an agency, you need to be able to play nice with others. There is no getting around group work here, especially in a small agency setting. While working with others on your team is inevitable, you’ll also be expected to collaborate with other departments and to be client facing. Internal and external communication is key to keeping an agency running like a well-oiled machine. So, whether you’re communicating feedback from the client to the copywriter, or simply bouncing ideas around during a meeting, collaboration is essential.

Contribute Ideas

One thing that took me longer than it should was finding the courage and confidence to contribute my ideas. Don’t ever feel like you can’t contribute your ideas because you’re “just an intern.” As an intern, you often bring a fresh set of eyes or a new perspective to a project, so do not be afraid to speak up. Being able to share your thoughts and ideas with your co-workers is a very important skill to learn and it can take you far beyond the four walls of your conference room

Wrapping Up

An internship is an important part of today’s undergraduate education. It supports and enhances the theoretical lessons learned in the classroom and provides the real-world experience you need to get that first job after graduation. To get the most value from your internship, keep these guidelines in mind:

• Set goals for what you want to achieve
  
  
• Ask for feedback and input on how you’re doing
  
  
• Be a team player and learn how to collaborate with everyone
  
  
• Don’t be afraid to share your unique perspective and ideas 

Internships are a great opportunity to make friends and professional contacts as well as to explore various roles and industries as you decide where you want to be and what you want your future to hold. With a little planning and some key steps, you can make sure you get the most out of your internship experience.

Photography by: DLE Photography

This may sound obvious, but internships are an extremely important educational experience for undergraduate students. Whether it’s to appeal to prospective employers, or merely discover what it is you want to do with your life, the typical classroom setting is no longer enough. While internships provide countless opportunities, there are some key elements that will really help you stand out when you join the workforce. Here’s what I learned:

Set Goals

For starters, you have to go into this experience with specific goals and intended learning outcomes. If you don’t, you’ll waste the company’s time; you’ll waste your own time; and nobody will benefit. Setting goals for what you want to get out of your internship will give you the motivation to work harder and smarter. Post these goals somewhere. Whether it’s on a sticky note, a reminder on your phone, or a permanent tattoo on your forehead, just make sure it’s written down where you can see it.

Share your goals with your supervisors. They want you to succeed, so let them know what you want to gain from your internship. Additionally, ask them what they think you should learn to be successful in the industry. They’ll be able to provide some insightful advice that can help you put your best foot forward professionally. 

Ask for Feedback

If there is one thing I cannot stress enough, it is the value of receiving constructive criticism during your internship. After any task is completed, understanding how you performed will help you learn and improve for the next time. If your supervisor does not give you unsolicited feedback, ask for it. I have learned that asking questions can be your biggest asset as an intern. It can prevent you from messing up in the future, and it will show that you care about the quality of the work you produce.

In addition to feedback, the opportunity to get hands-on experience at an agency is invaluable so make sure you get as much as you can. Offer to do things yourself, push outside of your comfort zone and get involved. I won’t lie, you probably won’t work on the most glamorous projects every second of the day. However, regardless of the task, chances are you’re learning how to carry yourself professionally and to communicate effectively. There is always a silver lining.

Collaborate

In an agency, you need to be able to play nice with others. There is no getting around group work here, especially in a small agency setting. While working with others on your team is inevitable, you’ll also be expected to collaborate with other departments and to be client facing. Internal and external communication is key to keeping an agency running like a well-oiled machine. So, whether you’re communicating feedback from the client to the copywriter, or simply bouncing ideas around during a meeting, collaboration is essential.

Contribute Ideas

One thing that took me longer than it should was finding the courage and confidence to contribute my ideas. Don’t ever feel like you can’t contribute your ideas because you’re “just an intern.” As an intern, you often bring a fresh set of eyes or a new perspective to a project, so do not be afraid to speak up. Being able to share your thoughts and ideas with your co-workers is a very important skill to learn and it can take you far beyond the four walls of your conference room

Wrapping Up

An internship is an important part of today’s undergraduate education. It supports and enhances the theoretical lessons learned in the classroom and provides the real-world experience you need to get that first job after graduation. To get the most value from your internship, keep these guidelines in mind:

• Set goals for what you want to achieve
  
  
• Ask for feedback and input on how you’re doing
  
• Be a team player and learn how to collaborate with everyone
  
  
• Don’t be afraid to share your unique perspective and ideas

Internships are a great opportunity to make friends and professional contacts as well as to explore various roles and industries as you decide where you want to be and what you want your future to hold. With a little planning and some key steps, you can make sure you get the most out of your internship experience.

Photography by: DLE Photography

This may sound obvious, but internships are an extremely important educational experience for undergraduate students. Whether it’s to appeal to prospective employers, or merely discover what it is you want to do with your life, the typical classroom setting is no longer enough. While internships provide countless opportunities, there are some key elements that will really help you stand out when you join the workforce. Here’s what I learned:

Set Goals

For starters, you have to go into this experience with specific goals and intended learning outcomes. If you don’t, you’ll waste the company’s time; you’ll waste your own time; and nobody will benefit. Setting goals for what you want to get out of your internship will give you the motivation to work harder and smarter. Post these goals somewhere. Whether it’s on a sticky note, a reminder on your phone, or a permanent tattoo on your forehead, just make sure it’s written down where you can see it.

Share your goals with your supervisors. They want you to succeed, so let them know what you want to gain from your internship. Additionally, ask them what they think you should learn to be successful in the industry. They’ll be able to provide some insightful advice that can help you put your best foot forward professionally. 

Ask for Feedback

If there is one thing I cannot stress enough, it is the value of receiving constructive criticism during your internship. After any task is completed, understanding how you performed will help you learn and improve for the next time. If your supervisor does not give you unsolicited feedback, ask for it. I have learned that asking questions can be your biggest asset as an intern. It can prevent you from messing up in the future, and it will show that you care about the quality of the work you produce.

In addition to feedback, the opportunity to get hands-on experience at an agency is invaluable so make sure you get as much as you can. Offer to do things yourself, push outside of your comfort zone and get involved. I won’t lie, you probably won’t work on the most glamorous projects every second of the day. However, regardless of the task, chances are you’re learning how to carry yourself professionally and to communicate effectively. There is always a silver lining.

Collaborate

In an agency, you need to be able to play nice with others. There is no getting around group work here, especially in a small agency setting. While working with others on your team is inevitable, you’ll also be expected to collaborate with other departments and to be client facing. Internal and external communication is key to keeping an agency running like a well-oiled machine. So, whether you’re communicating feedback from the client to the copywriter, or simply bouncing ideas around during a meeting, collaboration is essential.

Contribute Ideas

One thing that took me longer than it should was finding the courage and confidence to contribute my ideas. Don’t ever feel like you can’t contribute your ideas because you’re “just an intern.” As an intern, you often bring a fresh set of eyes or a new perspective to a project, so do not be afraid to speak up. Being able to share your thoughts and ideas with your co-workers is a very important skill to learn and it can take you far beyond the four walls of your conference room

Wrapping Up

An internship is an important part of today’s undergraduate education. It supports and enhances the theoretical lessons learned in the classroom and provides the real-world experience you need to get that first job after graduation. To get the most value from your internship, keep these guidelines in mind:

• Set goals for what you want to achieve
  
  
• Ask for feedback and input on how you’re doing
  
  
• Be a team player and learn how to collaborate with everyone
  
  
• Don’t be afraid to share your unique perspective and ideas 

Internships are a great opportunity to make friends and professional contacts as well as to explore various roles and industries as you decide where you want to be and what you want your future to hold. With a little planning and some key steps, you can make sure you get the most out of your internship experience.

Photography by: DLE Photography

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Suite 307-V
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