Internships

For my 2015 summer internship, I was given the privilege to work with Pittsylvania County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. It was a phenomenal learning experience that helped me to grow and develop in many different areas. As an intern, I was able to file court official documents, attend a variety of court cases, and observe attorneys analyzing cases. I thought I was going to only answer the phone, file papers, and look over court official documents; however, as an intern, I was also able to attend court cases and see exactly how court is carried out. On the days that court was not in session, I would use the extra time to review my notes for the previous days or have conversations with the attorneys and clerks within the office. I would certainly recommend the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to anyone interested in seeing how an English major can transfer over into the field of law.

I interned for Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), a nationwide, nonprofit, education, advocacy, and outreach organization that also provides shelter for victims of domestic violence. My English skills, such as writing and analyzing information, provided me with an advantage when working with victims. I was able to complete tasks assigned to me so effectively that the organization offered me a position after graduation.

I was given the opportunity to intern with Lynchburg publications and contribute to issues of Lynchburg Living, Lynchburg Business, and the Central Virginia Bridal Guide. It was a great experience that allowed me to grow as a writer and an editor. As an editorial intern, I proofread articles, interviewed local nonprofit organizations and business owners, and wrote community news pieces. The most memorable part of my internship was writing a feature article for the Arts section of the January-February issue of Lynchburg Living on the theatre departments of local colleges/universities and high schools. I highly recommend interning with Lynchburg publications to English majors that are interested in learning how a publication functions and meets deadlines.

I was given the opportunity to intern at the Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation, Inc. for the 2015 fall semester. This was a phenomenal learning experience that encouraged me to grow outside of a classroom setting. As an intern, I had the chance to edit information, create spread sheets, research, and apply for grants, along with become familiar with the Lynchburg public school needs. As a non-profit organization, the education foundation does a lot of amazing and fascinating work that I had previously not been exposed to. I was able to meet deadlines and actively contribute to projects that I was able to see through from start to finish. I really enjoyed working for the foundation, and I can’t wait to be back with them for the 2016 spring semester.