1. How was your work as an intern meaningful to your education and personal growth?
2. How did your view of life beyond high school change or develop during your time as an intern?
3. How did communication and/or collaboration at work influence your understanding of professional working environments?
As an intern, I have learned a lot! Not only have I learned a lot at work, but I've also learned a lot about work. So far, I had the chance to dabble in coding which is part of a graphic designer's job; I learned (on my own ^.^) how to use Microsoft Publisher to make flyers; I've developed marketing skills; and of course, I have learned many things about Chinese culture. Personally, I've gained an understanding of things to do in the future and I'm trying to get the hang of it now. Like time management, being professional, perfection does not come right away, and thinking on your feet. I have back stories about all of them.
I had some ideas about what I wanted to do after I graduate, but I never had any set plans. However, this experience really opened my eyes. It's not that I have found something I'm passionate about, it's that I know what I don't want to do. Don't get me wrong, it's been a pleasure to work for the Confucius Institute. For the past month I've done a lot of working behind a computer; 6 hours a day. Besides the arts and crafts of it, all I do is sit (and do work of course). I knew before hand that I didn't want to grow up to work in an office, but why say before act? Since I've had this opportunity, I know for sure that the office life is not for me. One of the things I was thinking about as a potential job is actually graphic designing, but when I learned how to do coding... it was hard and very tedious. Something I did not expect. So graphic designer is off my list. It's better that I know early on and I am glad to have had this internship to realize that.
Well, I found that I really do need to speak up more often. At times I feel really uncomfortable about speaking up because the office is so quiet and I feel out of place. But, I'm getting a tiny bit better at making small talk and interacting with my coworkers. If I worked here longer I would definitely be more open, but since it's only been a month and I'm a pretty shy person I've been more reserved than anything. It's also not so professional when you're quiet like me since in this job you have to be good at public speaking, get people interested in what you're presenting, and even answering the phone. But now I know.
2. How did your view of life beyond high school change or develop during your time as an intern?
3. How did communication and/or collaboration at work influence your understanding of professional working environments?
As an intern, I have learned a lot! Not only have I learned a lot at work, but I've also learned a lot about work. So far, I had the chance to dabble in coding which is part of a graphic designer's job; I learned (on my own ^.^) how to use Microsoft Publisher to make flyers; I've developed marketing skills; and of course, I have learned many things about Chinese culture. Personally, I've gained an understanding of things to do in the future and I'm trying to get the hang of it now. Like time management, being professional, perfection does not come right away, and thinking on your feet. I have back stories about all of them.
I had some ideas about what I wanted to do after I graduate, but I never had any set plans. However, this experience really opened my eyes. It's not that I have found something I'm passionate about, it's that I know what I don't want to do. Don't get me wrong, it's been a pleasure to work for the Confucius Institute. For the past month I've done a lot of working behind a computer; 6 hours a day. Besides the arts and crafts of it, all I do is sit (and do work of course). I knew before hand that I didn't want to grow up to work in an office, but why say before act? Since I've had this opportunity, I know for sure that the office life is not for me. One of the things I was thinking about as a potential job is actually graphic designing, but when I learned how to do coding... it was hard and very tedious. Something I did not expect. So graphic designer is off my list. It's better that I know early on and I am glad to have had this internship to realize that.
Well, I found that I really do need to speak up more often. At times I feel really uncomfortable about speaking up because the office is so quiet and I feel out of place. But, I'm getting a tiny bit better at making small talk and interacting with my coworkers. If I worked here longer I would definitely be more open, but since it's only been a month and I'm a pretty shy person I've been more reserved than anything. It's also not so professional when you're quiet like me since in this job you have to be good at public speaking, get people interested in what you're presenting, and even answering the phone. But now I know.