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.

Skye Cabrera

Probably my most challenging yet exciting moment was getting an internship with Jimi Hendrix’ Electric Lady Studios in NYC. It was the moment I felt I was actually living a dream. I had studied music production and it seemed like the next step came so seamless like I was manifesting quickly. I was shocked that I even got it. People from Read more>>

Ben Bumguardner

During my time as a senior intern at Vitality Sports Medicine in Plano, Texas, I was presented with a unique and defining opportunity to work alongside our owner with FC Dallas, a Major League Soccer team located just a short drive up the highway from our office. Reflecting on this experience, I realize it was a seminal moment that not only taught me an invaluable lesson but also shaped my entire approach to practice, leading me down the path of a multidisciplinary style of healthcare. Read more>>

Anika Dontu

At the beginning of my junior year of high school, I became the Co-Executive Director of Girls for Med. During the beginning of my time in this role I worked under the guidance of the current Director of the Girls for Med to learn the ins and outs of the organization. During this time I gradually took on more responsibilities within the organization to where I am leading it today. Read more>>