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Biochemistry, B.S. '16

Many people take advantage of summer to continue taking classes and actively search for internships. However, the elusive internship is difficult to secure. I began my internship experiences when I was a sophomore in high school. Ergo Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Center was where I received my first internship. When interning, the businesses may be too busy attending to their own duties, to much less afford some patience and time to give you tasks. Unless you are enrolled in a formal internship program, interning can be a clumsily awkward experience.

There are initial anxieties before you even get to the office. Anxiety over whether your attire is appropriate, or if your two-toned TOMS will be able to withstand all the walking around the halls you will be going. The secret to combating these anxieties — cognitive capabilities.

If you stride into your internship everyday thinking, "This is going to be another pointless bungling day." Then you will most likely have a fruitless time. However, the secret is to engage yourself in observing what is around you. Even if you simply listen to the receptionist take phone calls, or sweep the floors. There is knowledge to be gained within the mundane tasks. You may be surprised at how much you can learn about a company from just sweeping their floor — I sure did.

My interning adventures continued as I completed my freshman year at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. After prayer and a time of exploring, I discovered a passion for Food Science. Several interning options began with a sketchy tortilla factory and sev