Tagged: Interning

Henderson Roman

March 31st, 2016 in Spring 2016, Student's Blog

Bonding With Coworkers

Henderson Roman
Spring 2016

Boston University’s DC.Internship Program can be overwhelming at times. Although it is a very enriching and insightful program, interning full time and taking three night classes as well as a Friday morning class can be very tiring. Fortunately, I get along very well with my fellow interns and have taken advantage of how social and open-minded they are. If you are anything like me, then chances are, you value your social life more than you should. Coworkers provide an outlet from which you can escape the small program of roughly 25 students from Boston University. More

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Mandy Yun

March 31st, 2016 in Spring 2016, Student's Blog

Tips for a Rewarding & Successful Internship

Mandy Yun
Spring 2016

As an intern reporting on the first day of work, it can be a rather nerve-racking experience. You are excited but at the same time you may also feel anxious with butterflies in your stomach. Questions start running through your mind such as “Who are the people that I will be working with?” “Will I get along with my supervisor? “Will I fit in with the work culture?” “Will it be a boring first day?” Whatever questions run through your mind, the most important question an intern should dwell on is “what can I do to make this internship a rewarding and successful experience?” Here are some tips to help you get the most of out your internship experiences: More

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Carolyn Downs

December 12th, 2015 in Current Semester, Fall 2015, Student's Blog, Washington, DC

How to Make the Most of the Semester

Carolyn Downs
Fall 2015

My semester in Washington, DC has taught me more than I could have imagined. Some of which I would like to share. My advice may be generic, but I believe that it cannot be stressed enough.

First, be an awesome intern. This means talking to people and doing work for others in the office. It means dressing professionally and knowing your place in the office. It means working late if necessary; I even worked on occasional Fridays. More

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