Major/Minor?

Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies with a minor in Journalism

The organization you’re interning with?

I am interning for the Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club as a graphic design intern

Your favorite part of the internship?

My favorite part of the internship is working during game nights, it is very fun and exciting because it is not the typical 9 to 5 job. I get to interact with fans and help them have a memorable hockey game experience.

Something that surprised you about your internship/field?

I was very surprised that I got to have my own freedom making graphics from scratch instead of using a template. I had free will to create things straight from my brain and was able to collaborate with other interns.

The most important thing you’ve realized/learned during this internship?

The most important thing I learned during my internship was how to be professional and grow my communication skills to the front office team members and even companies that sponsored us. It really helped me mature as a student and individually.

Do you feel like choosing your major has been helpful in preparation for this internship and your future career in the field?

My major has many different career fields which you can go into, it was the perfect fit for allowing me to learn in different fields of art and design. I was able to use many skills I learned through my courses within my internship.

Did the Career Center or your Career Coach provide you with resources for obtaining this internship?

I did not use the career center or career coach

Any advice you’d give to others searching for an internship?

For those searching for an internship, I would recommend using all the resources you can get. It would be very helpful for someone to look over your resume and help you build a cover letter. It is also a good idea to have mock interviews before the real one to calm your nerves.