Internships and apprenticeships are a time-honored rite of passage in many industries. We’ve asked some brilliant folks to share some of the most important lessons they learned during these early experiences in their career.

Randa Djabri

A lot of people don’t know how long and extensive an optometrists career path is, so I think this is a great opportunity to discuss this. I personally completed 4 years of undergraduate college at Nova Southeastern University then went on to complete 4 years of optometry school at the NSU College of Optometry. Read more>>

Fitzgerald Mofor, MLS

During my time at the Maryland General Assembly I’ve experienced a multitude of moments that illustrate an important lesson that I wasn’t privy to. The lesson I learned that stood out the most was how much community advocacy for downtrodden individuals can be fulfilling and most importantly dire. Prior to testifying on Senate Bill 312, I understood that advocacy is an incumbent practice of community service, however I did not understand the nuances behind public advocacy. Read more>>

Daniel Kenary

Early internships are the best opportunities to learn what you really want to do. I remember applying to college, for an Athletic Training concentration. As a senior in college I thought I was training people ‘athletically’. But, you don’t know what you don’t know. Read more>>

Medinah Bey

Many people do not know what being a Dietitian/Nutritionist consist of as we typically are looked at as “cooks”, “servers”, or even just known to make meal plans. But being in this field of science is deeper than that. The definition of a dietitian according to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is “dietitians are health professionals who are experts in nutrition and the human diet. Dietitians blend scientific research, nutrition, behavioral science, and social science to promote health, prevent disease, and shape the dietary choices of healthy and sick people.” Read more>>

Desirae Diaz

I went into college with big dreams. But by the time I was 20-years old, I was as hormonally volatile as I was at 16, twice as confused about life, and partying like only the children of strict parents can. I was in the midst of a year-long mental health leave when Annette Johnson, Editor-In-Chief of Hers Magazine, gave me an Editorial Internship. Annette owned a successful publishing company, and Hers was her passion project. Read more>>

Jeremiah Williamson

I did not begin seminary with the intention of becoming an Episcopal priest. My college religion professors had had a profound impact on my young life and faith, and so, I enrolled at Drew Theological School thinking I would one day follow in their footsteps, to the front of a classroom. Read more>>