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Tip of the Week #30
On remaining cognizant of communication issues in the virtual environment: Communication is key! That saying is so true for us who are interning virtually. We have to make extra effort to ensure that...
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Tip of the Week #31
On the importance of an early start: Get started right away. Per Dr. Franks’ suggestion, I set up a meeting with my site supervisor the week before the official start of the semester. That way, when...
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Tip of the Week #32
On approaching the internship from the perspective of a collaborator: Going into this internship, I was really nervous to put my knowledge into practice and share what I’ve learned in my classes. But...
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Tip of the Week #33
On maintaining communication through e-mail: Check and respond to your email frequently. It’s an even better idea to make a whole separate folder for your internship so all your correspondence with...
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Tip of the Week #34
On staying motivated: …part of staying motivated is to track your progress and staying positive! Don’t lose hope! Be sure to reward yourself or give yourself a break when needed.” -Shawna Warneke, Fall...
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Tip of the Week #35
On utilizing lists to achieve goals: Set daily/weekly goals. I am a list maker, mainly because I greatly enjoy marking items off the list. It gives me a great sense of accomplishment. Each week I make...
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Tip of the Week #36
On clarifying expectations with your site supervisor: For students starting an internship, I would recommend also discussing with the site supervisor how quickly you are expected to finish tasks…. My...
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Tip of the Week #37
On checking in and keeping busy: There have been several occasions in which I wrapped up a particular work load. Rather than twiddle my thumbs, I took the opportunity to check in with supervisor and...
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Tip of the Week #38
On keeping your site supervisor apprised of your progress: Work transparently: Don’t just log your hours. Write down what progress you made, where you got caught up or challenged, and what questions...
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Tip of the Week #39
On refusing to settle: Don’t get stuck in a job you don’t like. Either find one you do or find a way to change your current job. This is my advice from someone who has [had] many jobs that I didn’t...
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