Internship Chronicles, Chapter 48: Morgan Wright

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship.

We continue our web series, Internship Chronicles.

Chapter 48: Making Local Connections

Morgan Wright is a senior from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. She is double majoring in Communication and Business Administration with a minor in Art. Following graduation, Morgan aims to pursue a career in marketing or graphic design. Her passion for art has been a driving force in her life and she hopes to use her creativity in her professional life. She completed her internship at the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership in downtown Tiffin.

How did you find your internship, or how did the internship find you?

I found my internship by contacting the CEO of TSEP, Mr. Aaron Montz, and asking if they had any internship opportunities. From there I sent in my resume and went in for a formal interview where I was offered the internship position.

What did you expect from your internship initially?

I was hoping to gain experience in a professional office and get to know people in the community.

What really happens in your day-to-day work?

In my day-to-day as an intern, I was responsible for contacting members of TSEP to collect information about them that I transferred to TSEP’s website. I was also responsible for collecting photos of these members. Most of this is done via email but I also met with people over the phone and in person. On some days TSEP also has special events such as Third Thursdays which I also helped out with. For example, in July I helped with the kids’ bounce house.

What connections have you made?

I have met numerous people in the community through my internship including the members of TSEP, members of the Chamber of Commerce, the mayor, many business owners and employees of local businesses.

What is the most valuable thing you’ll bring back to the classroom after this experience?

Through my internship, I have gained a lot of great skills in communication and have interacted with professionals via email and in person. Coming back to campus, I felt more confident at events networking and interacting with students on campus. I also have more confidence in sending professional emails.