{"id":34134,"date":"2022-09-03T21:49:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T01:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/?post_type=bu-article&#038;p=34134"},"modified":"2022-09-06T12:42:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T16:42:29","slug":"summer-internships-from-sydney-to-hollywood","status":"publish","type":"bu-article","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/articles\/summer-internships-from-sydney-to-hollywood\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Internships, from Sydney to Hollywood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Internships are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/articles\/the-intern-factor\/\">integral to the COM experience<\/a>. Students test themselves in newsrooms, studios and agencies. They gain valuable work experience and build important relationships. For those who study abroad through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/\">BU\u2019s Global Programs<\/a>, they also get to explore far-off cities, basking on Bondi Beach or searching for hidden night clubs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research has suggested that studying abroad can increase employment chances, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prweb.com\/releases\/2012\/5\/prweb9541667.htm\">earning power<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyinternational.com\/news\/how-more-study-abroad-programmes-could-benefit-society\/\">confidence and maturity<\/a>. A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prweb.com\/releases\/2012\/5\/prweb9541667.htm\">recent survey conducted by IES Abroad<\/a>, a study abroad provider, revealed that 90 percent of participants found a job within six months of graduation\u2014many of them in their chosen field\u2014compared to 49 percent of students in the general college population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 700 BU students study abroad each summer, with more than 100 of those from COM. <em>COMtalk<\/em> spoke with three COM students during their summer internships and asked what they\u2019re learning in and out of the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title-heading\">Q<span>&amp;<\/span>A<\/h2><h4 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title-subheading\">With DaJanae Hester (&#8217;23)<\/h4><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">How did you choose Sydney?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Hester:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I wanted to study abroad this summer for the internship opportunity and the chance to travel outside of the country. I was drawn to the Sydney program because, in addition to the internship, I could attend the Sydney Film Festival for the first two weeks of the program.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>Where is your internship this summer?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Hester:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">It\u2019s with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhill.com.au\/\">Summer Hill Media<\/a>. I\u2019m the video production intern and I help create promotional content for educational services and nonprofits. I also work closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigpicture.org.au\/\">Big Picture Learning Australia<\/a> because they share the office, and Summer Hill produces most of their educational work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>Do you have a favorite project?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Hester:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">Our team helps create online modules for a school about communication skills with intellectually disabled patients and patients with autism. I worked on an animation about overshadowing diagnoses [when a healthcare professional assumes a patient complaint is due to an existing disability] that nurses can make when not correctly communicating with patients and caregivers. It\u2019s been really fun working with animators and creating something that will make a difference.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>How do you see this internship helping your career down the road?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Hester:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I\u2019ve learned how to communicate with clients and take criticism. I\u2019ve worked closely with clients on different projects and had to create their vision while also doing my job to the best of my ability. After the fourth edit, it can be hard to remain patient, but the final result is worth it. It\u2019s helping me better understand my strengths in the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>Has your perspective on this industry changed this summer?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Hester:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">This experience helped me realize the differences between Australia and the US. The work culture in Australia allowed me to feel valued and trusted in the workplace, and I\u2019ve only been interning for a month. I think it would\u2019ve taken me a lot longer in the US to feel like an equal in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>Away from work, what\u2019s been your favorite experience?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Hester:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">It has to be the beaches. I\u2019ve been to Coogee, Bondi, Manly, and Gerroa. Each had beautiful beach towns and sunsets. Even in the middle of winter, the Sydney beaches are top tier.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"417\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2022\/09\/comtalk-aihua-boothroyd-inside.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34192\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title-heading\">Q<span>&amp;<\/span>A<\/h2><h4 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title-subheading\">With Aihua Boothroyd (&#8217;23)<\/h4><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">Where are you working this summer?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Boothroyd:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I\u2019m working for a PR agency, <a href=\"https:\/\/grayling.com\/\">Grayling PR<\/a>, based in Holborn, London. They do a lot of client work for tech and health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>What made you choose London?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Boothroyd:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I\u2019ve always wanted to study abroad and London is such a diverse city. It&#8217;s bigger than Boston and there\u2019s so much to do. I just wanted to get out there and explore British culture.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">What are you doing at Grayling?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Boothroyd:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I\u2019m working for one of their client teams doing a lot of consumer-based PR. I\u2019m helping one tech client review programs and drafting reports and feature articles. Just being able to go to client meetings gives me a lot of insight into how the PR agency life works. And I\u2019ve been able to pitch ideas and be involved.<br>It\u2019s a very fast pace. It\u2019s taught me to multitask and always communicate effectively and responsibly. You\u2019re always on your toes in a business like this.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>How has working in England compared to experiences you\u2019ve had in the US?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Boothroyd:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I think there\u2019s more leeway, more freedom to be more expressive and creative than I would have in the States. I think there\u2019s more opportunity to speak. They\u2019re always willing to take whatever you have on the table. And I\u2019ve had more freedom to take on work than I\u2019ve had at home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">What is your favorite part of being in London?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Boothroyd:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">How much there is to do and the people I\u2019ve met\u2014they show me the hidden spots of the city that I probably wouldn\u2019t know as a foreigner. There\u2019s lots of hidden cocktail bars. I went to one place where the door was enclosed behind a bookcase. I don\u2019t see that back at home in Boston.<br><br>And the transportation system is amazing, so I\u2019ve been to Oxford and Cambridge. It\u2019s a great aspect of the program that you have free time to go do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"310\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2022\/09\/comtalk-charlotte-schuster-inside.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34195\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title-heading\">Q<span>&amp;<\/span>A<\/h2><h4 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-title-subheading\">With Charlotte Schuster (&#8217;23)<\/h4><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">Where are you working this summer?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Schuster:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I\u2019m working at Dark Castle Entertainment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bspoketv.com\/\">bspoketv<\/a>. I started working at bspoketv, a reality TV network that produces lifestyle content, in February. I really enjoyed it, so I decided to continue through the summer. Working at both companies has allowed me to explore different parts of the industry because, while bspoketv produces unscripted content, my work at Dark Castle focuses on script development and coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>What led you to study in Los Angeles?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Schuster:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I knew that I wanted to participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/losangeles\/\">BU in LA<\/a> program to get an idea of what my lifestyle would be like as a working professional in Los Angeles. Most entertainment jobs, especially jobs in the writers\u2019 room, are based in LA, so I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to live and work here before I graduate and eventually move here full-time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>Is there a particular project that you\u2019ve found exciting and engaging in this internship?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Schuster:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">Dark Castle is best known for its psychological horror film <em>Orphan<\/em>, and they are releasing the prequel, <em>Orphan: First Kill<\/em>, later this year. My bosses let the interns read the script and screen the prequel before its release, and it was really interesting to compare the two and discuss the production process with company executives.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>What\u2019s something that\u2019s surprised you about working in the film industry?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Schuster:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">Something that surprised me is how much time my bosses, both former BU students, have taken out of their days to get to know the interns. Even though they both have crucial positions dealing with the many projects that are in production, they sometimes meet with us for hours, just to check in. It\u2019s shown me that there will always be people from BU in the industry to look out for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>How do you see this internship helping your career?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Schuster:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">My internship at Dark Castle is directly correlated to what I want to do, which is to write for film and television. I\u2019ve developed skills such as writing coverage, covering desks, and pitching, which I know will be helpful down the road. This experience has also reminded me that who you know is often more important than what you know. Networking can be the thing that leads you to your next job, even if it\u2019s just grabbing coffee with someone from your office or in one of your classes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-question\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">COM:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\"><strong>Anything you miss about Boston?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-answer\"><span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-name\">Schuster:<\/span> <span class=\"wp-block-editorial-q-and-a-content\">I miss my friends. Pretty much everyone I know is on the East Coast this summer, so I\u2019m excited to go back to Boston and experience my last year of college with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internships are integral to the COM experience. Students test themselves in newsrooms, studios and agencies. 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