An Intern’s Perspective

An Intern’s Perspective

Written by Felicia Ingram

Interning here at theCO has been more amazing than I could have imagined. I was told that the journalism industry is dying and that it will be hard to get into. I even doubted myself at times as a  creative—wanting to forsake my passion for nursing my sophomore year in college, but the words of a mother quickly snapped me out of that. I stayed with it; communication in any form is my passion. I was thankful to have my skills tested at theCO.

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As the communications intern, my job was to write pieces for The Jackson Sun and blog posts. To accompany my writing efforts, I also continued a video series I started my freshman year of college, SoTodayAtSchool.

I had absolutely no idea what to expect going into the job, but I found that it wasn't a job at all.

I never “went” to work. My job was to be me—to write, capture thoughts, and sometimes clean.

One work day I watched half-grown men become kids again in a water balloon fight for a 731Day promo video. Other days I messed up taco orders at Tulum and ate cupcakes. I was often typing and taking in moments of others. I shared my guitar with theCO’s friendly neighborhood rocker Dan Drogosh and had singing battles with Korey Adams. I often called Jeremiah “Jeremy” because of my fandom for Jeremy Lin. I got outdone in sarcasm by Ben Thorell’s dry sense humor.

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As I pause to reflect on this summer, I can say that, yes, I have made mistakes, but I can also say that I have been graced to learn from them. I have found peace in knowing that I am human and editing is necessary. We are all rough drafts in need of a second opinion and a red pen to rewrite our wrongs.

I will take with me all the lessons learned and things explored. I’ve learned that if there is something I want to do, I should just go for it and not talk myself out of it.

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Just as my other work experiences, the thing that I will always remember is the people. I will remember that vulnerably isn't weakness; it is the strength to admit you have no idea what you're doing, and it’s necessary in life.

The thing that I found the most is that our mistakes don't define us.

I haven't quite made it to my final draft, but I will keep writing until I do. Whatever you do, don't stop writing. Someone might read the book you bleed.