It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to be the underling intern. It’s got a good feel to it. The exciting part is that I can make my experience really to be what I want. Interns have more power than they typically realize. One can squeak by with what is expected—or can go beyond expectations and create a memorable amplified experience. Time, energy and follow through are keys to creating this experience.
This semester (Fall 2010) I am interning at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida. Only two classes into the experience I can tell already that it is going to be good—scratch that, it’s going to be great.