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.

Brittany Braswell, MS, RDN, LD

During my dietetic internship — 1,200 hours of supervised practice required before becoming a Registered Dietitian — I learned one of the most important lessons of my career. It happened during a hospital rotation while rounding with one of my preceptors. I was reviewing a patient’s labs when I noticed something odd: her vitamin B12 levels were unusually high. Read More>>

pauline st denis

I had my first photo job in a mall for a department store in Cleveland Ohio, I photographed mainly children. One client was upset with her childs image. The little boy had very large ears and very large, buck, teeth. I being completely honest said ‘ Mrs. X, I’m A photographer not a magician’ Needless to say I was let go ! Read More>>

Fabiola Thomas

When I think about leadership and what shaped the way I show up today, my mind always returns to a moment from when I studied abroad in Paris. Our campus was like a living world map: students from Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean, each carrying their own stories, languages, and perspectives. One group project in particular stands out. Read More>>