I liked that I got to experience what is it like to work in a museum setting. It was great to be able to use my background in art history to create educational programs about the artists featured in the exhibit.
What I wish was different
I wish that it wasn’t virtual, but given circumstances I understand. I also wish that I had been better at establishing what my goals were for the internship and asking my advisor to give me more feedback.
Advice
I didn’t think I would ever have a chance if getting this internship, so you really never know!! Always apply to things and don’t limit yourself.
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Archival Curatorship and Outreach Intern
June - August 2019 • Suitland, MD
What I liked
The freedom to explore what was most interesting to me, the interpersonal skills I developed, and the amazing mentors I had.
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken advantage more of the opportunity to do original archival research, and maybe I could have had something published academically.
Advice
In such a big organization, the connections you can make are infinite! There were so many talks and opportunities to network. You might get burnt out if you try and talk to everyone, so definitely make priorities about what's most interesting to you.
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NHRE Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
everything: the city was great, the museum was awesome, the program and the people I worked with were all really cool and interesting.
What I wish was different
D.C. is pretty hot and humid but I don't think that's going to be getting better anytime soon, and the museum was well air conditioned.
Advice
It never hurts to apply. I applied to this program on a whim while looking at a bunch of summer employment opportunities and the next thing you know I'm an intern at the American Museum of Natural History for a summer!
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Paleobiology Research Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I spent 10 weeks working on my own research project in the largest natural history museum in the world
What I wish was different
Would not change a single thing
Advice
Get to know the other researchers. They have the best advice about graduate school, research ideas, and life in general
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Visiting Researcher
June - September 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
What I wish was different
The length of the background check waiting period
Advice
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Research Experience for Undergraduates Intern
May - August 2017 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The access to a world class research museum- including the extensive collections, libraries, and top-notch curators.
What I wish was different
Not much!
Advice
Always show up on time and over-prepared.
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Paleobotany education intern
May - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I enjoyed sharing my passion with visitors at the museum and learning about fossil pollen.
What I wish was different
I should have taken more advantage of all the free things to do in DC and the museum.
