The advantages of being a fresher in an MBA college is the complete opennes to new experiences. Being an English Honours student fresh to an internship is akin to a baby's venture into a new world. There are so many lessonsto learn from, numerous experiences to go through, it is mind boggling.
I have always loved to learn, which was a major contributor to my decision in making such a difficult career choice from what I loved and excelled in my undergraduate life. It was natural, then, for me to be eager and enthusiastic about my second taste of a professional life. My first experience in work life was in a reknowned ad agency. That had been a time of frivolous fun, a manner of passing time before my course at Mudra Institute of Communications(Ahmedabad) would begin.
Well, as I climbed up the stairs of my new internship office, my mind kept flashing memories of my initital impressions of my company. I remembered the dynamic and eloquent ceo, who regaled us with the stories of his life in the placement presentation. It was certainly preferable to the more convention method of powerpoints! I was impressed adequately to jump at the offer, for which I was succesful. My summer internship was confirmed!
All I knew about my company was that it was a start- up and that they had worked for two very prestigious Indian MNCs and I would definitely learn a lot. It was with all these expectations that I walked up the stairs to the internship briefing presentation where Mr. CEO again regaled us for quite some time.I realised in this duration that the advantage of being the head honcho is that your employees have to listen, they are paid for it.It was not a very comforting thought for a hyperactive and easily- bored individual such as me. The talk did finally end and were taken for lunch to a vegetarian restaurant. We carnivores had to make do with the fare since our company had strict rules anbout avoiding non- vegetarianism during work hours. My mom certainly loved this rule.
The team of eight eager interns were soon put to work and I enjoyed making new friends. In a group, it always strikes me as to how quickly sub- groups get formed. Professional life often induces these groups to work together on a common aim, despite personal differences. I wish the entire world could learn to do this too.
Our initial work was to conduct product and market research. No matter how many books one reads, there cannot be a comprison to reality of understanding structures by oneself. I was happy with my work and it was obvious to the naked eye. The team worked for two weeks before seperate project allocations were made. I liked my choice; digital corporate communication, which combined my social skills with my love for tinkering online.
It was right then that we were asked to visit a certain spiritual home, as our company was formed on the blessings and principles of a certain spiritual leader. This put me off a little since I've always considered my spirituality a very personal thing and also, I'm used to doing what I want only unless there is a strong logic otherwise. I was not very convinced but I decided I could see it for myself and make a judgement and also it would be four days off work. Far from it! The course was rigorous and I was often tempted to challenge the underlying beliefs and principles of that place but in the end, I just wanted to get over with it.
I returned a little shaken but eager to get back to work. I was handling my project alone, which was the way I prefered it. My hard work brought about results that led Mr. CEO to praise me adequately. The cherry on the cake was my first ever salary. My window shopping evolved to real purchases!
I had soon fallen into the routine , along with the others, and it was oddly satisfying. It was a nice and welcome change from the chaotic and hyperactive shcedules of college lives. However, the lull was broken when we were informed that we had to make another visit to the "home" for the more advanced course which would be much more rigorous. This really put me off for I had been looking forward to my well- earned weekend break. All protests were simply brushed aside (reality of a corporation) and we were soon on our way. But I was determined to do only what I wanted to do. So I went, kept to myself, did almost nothing and had a relaxing weekend. I was recuperating from a wrist injury so I had to leave a little earlier than the others. My friend, who shared my sentiments, was only too happy to assist me back home.
The remainder of my internship went smoothly enough. It was a nice surprise when my birthday was celebrated at office and I was touched by their sweetness. When the internship ended, I was oddly relieved, for though I had enjoyed the work to the utmost, the environment was a little too restricted and claustrophobic for an individual like me. It's true that your internship teaches you a lot. It is the clearest window for a first timer as to what a professional world really is all about. There will alwayds be something good and something negative, and one simply has to measure his or her's adaptability with the scenario. It's a one- on- one knowledge of the responsibilities and obligations that financial freedom comes with. I didnt learn everything but I did understand a lot. That was the best aspect of my Summer Internship.
I have always loved to learn, which was a major contributor to my decision in making such a difficult career choice from what I loved and excelled in my undergraduate life. It was natural, then, for me to be eager and enthusiastic about my second taste of a professional life. My first experience in work life was in a reknowned ad agency. That had been a time of frivolous fun, a manner of passing time before my course at Mudra Institute of Communications(Ahmedabad) would begin.
Well, as I climbed up the stairs of my new internship office, my mind kept flashing memories of my initital impressions of my company. I remembered the dynamic and eloquent ceo, who regaled us with the stories of his life in the placement presentation. It was certainly preferable to the more convention method of powerpoints! I was impressed adequately to jump at the offer, for which I was succesful. My summer internship was confirmed!
All I knew about my company was that it was a start- up and that they had worked for two very prestigious Indian MNCs and I would definitely learn a lot. It was with all these expectations that I walked up the stairs to the internship briefing presentation where Mr. CEO again regaled us for quite some time.I realised in this duration that the advantage of being the head honcho is that your employees have to listen, they are paid for it.It was not a very comforting thought for a hyperactive and easily- bored individual such as me. The talk did finally end and were taken for lunch to a vegetarian restaurant. We carnivores had to make do with the fare since our company had strict rules anbout avoiding non- vegetarianism during work hours. My mom certainly loved this rule.
The team of eight eager interns were soon put to work and I enjoyed making new friends. In a group, it always strikes me as to how quickly sub- groups get formed. Professional life often induces these groups to work together on a common aim, despite personal differences. I wish the entire world could learn to do this too.
Our initial work was to conduct product and market research. No matter how many books one reads, there cannot be a comprison to reality of understanding structures by oneself. I was happy with my work and it was obvious to the naked eye. The team worked for two weeks before seperate project allocations were made. I liked my choice; digital corporate communication, which combined my social skills with my love for tinkering online.
It was right then that we were asked to visit a certain spiritual home, as our company was formed on the blessings and principles of a certain spiritual leader. This put me off a little since I've always considered my spirituality a very personal thing and also, I'm used to doing what I want only unless there is a strong logic otherwise. I was not very convinced but I decided I could see it for myself and make a judgement and also it would be four days off work. Far from it! The course was rigorous and I was often tempted to challenge the underlying beliefs and principles of that place but in the end, I just wanted to get over with it.
I returned a little shaken but eager to get back to work. I was handling my project alone, which was the way I prefered it. My hard work brought about results that led Mr. CEO to praise me adequately. The cherry on the cake was my first ever salary. My window shopping evolved to real purchases!
I had soon fallen into the routine , along with the others, and it was oddly satisfying. It was a nice and welcome change from the chaotic and hyperactive shcedules of college lives. However, the lull was broken when we were informed that we had to make another visit to the "home" for the more advanced course which would be much more rigorous. This really put me off for I had been looking forward to my well- earned weekend break. All protests were simply brushed aside (reality of a corporation) and we were soon on our way. But I was determined to do only what I wanted to do. So I went, kept to myself, did almost nothing and had a relaxing weekend. I was recuperating from a wrist injury so I had to leave a little earlier than the others. My friend, who shared my sentiments, was only too happy to assist me back home.
The remainder of my internship went smoothly enough. It was a nice surprise when my birthday was celebrated at office and I was touched by their sweetness. When the internship ended, I was oddly relieved, for though I had enjoyed the work to the utmost, the environment was a little too restricted and claustrophobic for an individual like me. It's true that your internship teaches you a lot. It is the clearest window for a first timer as to what a professional world really is all about. There will alwayds be something good and something negative, and one simply has to measure his or her's adaptability with the scenario. It's a one- on- one knowledge of the responsibilities and obligations that financial freedom comes with. I didnt learn everything but I did understand a lot. That was the best aspect of my Summer Internship.