Please respond to this question when you have wrapped up your internship.
For
the past four weeks, you have been deeply involved in the world of
work. You have been immersed in a corporate culture, shadowed
professionals, chatted with co-workers, and tried out many new "hats."
What did it all mean?
In
the proverbial "25 words or less" (okay, maybe 50 words), distill the
essence of your internship experience. What meant the most to you?
Maybe
your mentor made a comment that really resonated. Perhaps it was
something you observed in your co-workers that provided you with a
"eureka moment." A task that seemed mundane when assigned may have
proved to be profound in a way you never expected.
Whatever it is, tell us what you will take away from PRIME 2015.
I think the one thing that really resonated with me was that on my first day working with my mentor, Samuel Stebbins told me that facts turn into knowledge, which in turn becomes wisdom, he also told me how most people don't get past the knowledge part, and told me that I should try every day to the wisdom. That was the one part I still remember, 4 weeks later. Then the other piece I learned was how important computer skills specifically learning the ins and outs of excel were, after these 4 weeks I can safely say that I've become a master in excel after making so many spreadsheets and graphs! Overall doing the internship as a whole was a very memorable experience for me.
ReplyDeleteI always knew the patients a physician had made the doctor, but I guess receiving lectures in class has led me to initially think of patients as simply ailments that need curing. What really caught my attention was how influential patients are, they're so full of character and emotion, making them all unique from each other. When Dr. Pearl entrusted me to cut a patient's dressing, and then rewrap it, I couldn't hold back the colossal smile on my face (due to the release of dopamine) after the patient praised my work. Although all the tasks I was assigned aren't too astonishing to most, I'm still proud I learned a lot like being able to correctly point out a calcification on an x-ray and predict onychomycosis as a diagnosis.
ReplyDeleteI might have answered this blogpost wrong, since I really had a lot I wanted to say, so I guess my <50 word proverb could be: You could have all theses medical degrees and certifications, you could even be the smartest person in the world, but none of these matter if you don't have the caring and focused manner to attract patients.
DeleteYup! What's the point in buying a Ferrari if your drive it like a Fiat?
DeleteThe most important thing that I took away from my internship was that in order to have a successful office, everybody needs to feel included and not left out. The architects in the office made sure I was included/up-to-date in many of the tasks they were doing in the office and I appreciated that a lot.
ReplyDeleteI take with me this lesson from my internship into my future career, that healing is made possible with faith and team work. Prudent directions come from the doctor and the compliance comes from the patient.
ReplyDeleteThat's true Gabby. At the Rader Clinic, the doctors repeatedly told me that with some of the patients they can prescribe medicine and tell the what to do to get better, but the patients themselves have to take the initiative.
DeleteIn essence, my internship helped me perfect my communication skills and gave me a glimpse into what it's like to be a doctor -- the good side and the bad.
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing I learned was while I was talking to my mentor. I asked him how he got into microbiology, and he told me that he found his calling while he was in college. He told me that he started out majoring in chemistry, but then switched it to microbiology due to a variety of reasons. From this, I learned that I need to be open to all majors and career choices.
ReplyDeleteI believe the most important thing I discerned from my internship experience was the importance of initiative. To be successful as an intern at Cue's, initiative was necessary.
ReplyDeleteSomething that I will take away from this internship is that when you or a group of people are faced with hardships, the best thing you can do is be decisive and communicate with everyone around you rather than waiting for problems to work themselves out, or for someone else to do it for you.
ReplyDeleteSomething that I will take away from this internship is that when you or a group of people are faced with hardships, the best thing you can do is be decisive and communicate with everyone around you rather than waiting for problems to work themselves out, or for someone else to do it for you.
ReplyDeleteThe most important lesson I learned in the workplace is to work as a team and get to know each other. Since day one, most of my co-workers as well as my mentor would always come to the office and start a conversation with me. The whole process in construction requires imminent communication between all workers of the design team. If one person is stalling, then the whole team is affected. Therefore, it is crucial that everyone is on the same page before the scheduled deadline of the construction process. After being in a work environment and meeting new people, I will never forget my experience as a PRIME intern.
ReplyDeleteI will take away the fact that sometimes you have to do the things that nobody else wants to do. It doesn't mean you're not important, because sometimes the most important things are disguised as unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteYou guys blow me away!
ReplyDeleteWhat I take away from my internship is this: No matter what you do, whether you're the administrative assistant or the top dog of the office, what YOU do makes you important. What you do is essential to the company as a whole, no matter which hat you wear.
ReplyDeleteSomething that I would take from my internship would be that it is okay to not know everything about a certain subject. Everyone will have to begin somewhere at some point and even people who you think would know more than you still are learning something themselves too.
ReplyDeleteSomething important I took away from the internship is that it is important to communicate effectively with your coworkers, and to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to me too really learn the workflow of a project in a professional setting. Prior to this I would mess around in photoshop or work on a render on my own time and using my own workflow but during this internship I really learned to work on my projects in a timely fashion and with proper direction.
ReplyDeleteI was not sure where I was going to fit in until my mentor told me that I should strive to improve the lives of those around me. That anecdote inspired me to embrace the small, mundane tasks and to be bold with the big ones.
ReplyDeleteThe most valuable lesson I took away from my internship is the importance of communication and teamwork with everyone in the office to solve problems. A few times during my internship, cases went missing or a difficult person came to the counter. During every difficult situation, everyone in the office, no matter their position, worked together respectfully to solve the problem.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting statement that my mentor made on my last day was, "You should always have something to look forward to." I think that going through tough times would be much easier if you always have something that you are looking forward to!
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing I learned from my mentor is that no matter what, there is a solution. Even when some patients were very stubborn and very vague, he still knew how to help them and did it with a smile. I think his optimism really made me see that it really helps if you enjoy your job.
ReplyDeleteI learned what civil engineering really means which will help me decide a career path in college. I never considered civil engineering as an option for me but now it definitely is.
ReplyDeleteThrough this internship, I was able to get my first real glimpse of what it’s like to work in IT. My mentor was really great, and I learned a lot about the field of GIS. I really enjoyed working with data visualization software, and I’m now realizing that I may be better suited to this type of work as opposed to software development. I enjoy group projects and collaboration, whereas programming can be a little lonely sometimes. This is certainly something I’ll consider when I’m choosing what I want to study in college. Overall, I think the most important thing I learned is to take advantage of every opportunity to try something new because you never know what you’ll develop a passion for.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Sasha. New things can lead to amazing discoveries. If I hadn't decided to try out my forensics class I wouldn't have discovered my love for forensic toxicology.
DeleteThe essence of my internship boils down to business and communication skills. I noticed that the office worked so smoothly because everyone communicated well, and business leaders got the best results while working with each other by being open, friendly and timely with communication. I will definetly take these observations with me to the future.
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing I learned from my internship with the Bowie Baysox was that a career should be about more than just making money, but something that one can take pleasure in showing up everyday for.
ReplyDeleteMy internship at Suited for Change taught me that everything can always be taken a step further, and if hard work is put in, anything can be achieved. My mentors were super inspiring women who followed a path that led them to help other people and give back to the community.
ReplyDeleteSomething important that I took away from my internship at CPRO was that it's not always about how much you work, but the quality of the work you create. I also took away that effective communication in the business world is essential.
ReplyDeleteMy internship was not always the most interesting, but my mentor said that the reason he does this is because he believes in the cause and wants to "fight the good fight." It is really important to have that attitude when everyday the work isn't always the most fun.
ReplyDeleteSomething important that I took away from my internship at Central Library was that it is important to strike a work-life balance, as working 40 hours a week can really cut into time that you would otherwise have.
ReplyDeleteAlthough much of my internship involved the science that I love, my real takeaway was that in order to not be driven out of my mind, I must love what I do everyday.
ReplyDeleteWhat I took away from my internship is that it is important to find your passion because you don't want to be stuck with a job you don't like doing. My mentor said this to me and it really resonated with me.
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