LINK is a great opportunity for you to take the lead in your own education, since it's up to you to choose the internship that matches your passions, interests and goals. Former LINK Interns want you to have a great experience; here's their advice!
- Have a back-up plan.
- Be professional. Work hard and work through your problems.
- Be confident. You have been given what you need to succeed, so just go for it!
- Start planning for your project early.
- Find something you love!
- Meet your mentor and have a shadow day before you begin your internship.
- • Make the most of each day because it is an awesome opportunity to experience real world work.
- • Be open to change because the unexpected could potentially change your perspective.
- • Don’t wait until the last minute to finish your project!
- • Start planning for your internship NOW!
- • Be open to new experiences and new educational opportunities.
- • Ask questions!
- • Intern for a “passion.”
- • Cultivate strong, positive relationships with your mentor.
- • One person can make a difference.
- • Apply what you learn.
- • My internship opened lots of new doors for me!
- • My internship was the highlight of my junior year.
- • My internship was the most valuable educational experience I have ever had.
- • Just breathe!
- • Do what you love and you will succeed.