5. What advice would you pass on to future interns? What are the most important skills for a student to be successful at his/her internship? How could another student develop these skills prior to beginning internship? ---
If I can pass on one piece of advice to future interns, it would be to choose an internship that you think will be interesting and fun, not just any random one. If you choose something that doesn't really seem interesting, it may not be. However, if you spend some time looking for an internship site that suits you, you'll most likely have a better time at it. Additionally, it could be helpful to use previously-made connections to find your internship. For example, I ended up interning at an elementary school, and my mentor is a previous teacher of mine. You might have an easier time finding a mentor/internship if you talk to people you have previously worked with or been in contact with. I think that, in order to be successful at your internship, you just need to be on task and professional. Other skills may be needed, depending on the internship site, but as long as you act professionally, like would be expected at a work place, and stay focused and get everything accomplished, you'll be fine. These two skills could easily be developed prior to internship at school, simply by trying your best to get your work done and be professional during times such as Exhibition and POLs.
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