Welcome to NYC Intern!

Hello everyone and welcome to NYC intern!


My name is Rebecca and I am a rising senior (!!) at a college in Upstate New York. This summer I will be a second year intern at a magazine in New York City assisting in their marketing department. After an amazing experience last summer I couldn't wait to get back to my internship and the city! 


At this time last year I was constantly filling my older sister's inbox with questions and concerns about my upcoming internship. I was lucky because she works at the same company that publishes the magazine where my internship would be. However, most interns don't have the luxury of a family member or friend who works on the same floor and can give them the inside scoop. It was frustrating to see that past interns' blogs either revolved around complaining about their work or were a little too preachy ("Life Lessons from My Internship!") for my taste. I wanted someone to express the realities of an internship - yes, I read all the advice on how to succeed as an intern, but it was also important for me to know what other interns felt about Gmail over the lunch hour, how to ask for more assignments without annoying a supervisor and if it was okay to ask to leave a little early to make the train to the Hamptons. 


While I might not be an expert on all internships, I want to make my experiences available to the people that were in my shoes last year. Some of the topics I address or answers I give might not be applicable to all interns, so I want to turn to friends and other interns to provide a wider range of perspectives. For now, this is my life as a NYC intern and I hope you enjoy it!


Thanks for dropping by and be sure to check in regularly for updates!
Rebecca