When I first began to contemplate how I would spend my last summer vacation of graduate school, I never thought that it would turn out to be the hardest and most gratifying summer of my life. I applied to two internships, both were exciting opportunities. When I was offered a position at both Baptist Memorial Health Care and Signal Flow PR I had a choice to make- which do I take? Instead of choosing between the two, I took on both. It was the best decision I have ever made for my career track, I now know exactly where I want to go and what I would like to do as soon as I graduate.
Working at Signal Flow was full of small daily tasks and exciting events, I was able to take on projects and help to keep the small business running. I loved being able to see the inner workings of a business that focused on local talent and hard work.
My time as a part of Baptist’s PR team has been a whole other story. Watching a group of people run the image of a large corporation has been eye-opening. I had never before really wanted to work in a corporate setting, I had a very negative view of cubicle filled buildings. Now I know that those cubicles make up a small community, a group of people that work together towards a main goal. I have made so many great connections amongst the team a Baptist, they have shown me that it’s all about perception, and the willingness to stick it out.
I value both experiences more than I can say, and am grateful to the people who chose me and were willing to work with my schedule, but I have made the decision that I want a team. I want to be a member of a community, who cares if there are cubicles, it’s all in your perception.
Working at Signal Flow was full of small daily tasks and exciting events, I was able to take on projects and help to keep the small business running. I loved being able to see the inner workings of a business that focused on local talent and hard work.
My time as a part of Baptist’s PR team has been a whole other story. Watching a group of people run the image of a large corporation has been eye-opening. I had never before really wanted to work in a corporate setting, I had a very negative view of cubicle filled buildings. Now I know that those cubicles make up a small community, a group of people that work together towards a main goal. I have made so many great connections amongst the team a Baptist, they have shown me that it’s all about perception, and the willingness to stick it out.
I value both experiences more than I can say, and am grateful to the people who chose me and were willing to work with my schedule, but I have made the decision that I want a team. I want to be a member of a community, who cares if there are cubicles, it’s all in your perception.