As most of you all know, for the past semester and weeks before that even, I started working a intern with a publishing company, Cressen Books LLC. As a senior at Shepherd University, an internship is such an important part of higher education at Shepherd, and for me it was like a certain coming of age, and a signifier for the beginning of the close on my time here at Shepherd. I cannot express fully, just how amazing this experience has been. I know that when most student go for internship, it is not nearly as wonderful or helpful as my experience has been for me.
At first I was a bit unsure as to what to expect, since I had never had arranged an internship like this before. So by scouring the newspapers and the internet for editing and publishing near this area. And all I can say is that I never expected the outcome that unfolded. I cannot thank Cressen Books LLC enough for taking me under their wing for a one of a kind experience that goes way beyond a typical internship and I can say that I have learned so much and gained experience and opportunities that have seriously changed my life.
If someone would have told me six month ago that I would be publishing a book by January, I would never have believed it, and as an individual, it is the most challenging and rewarding journey I have ever taken. As a young writer, I had always suffer with a block that would prevent me from finishing long works when I started them, but now I can say that I have pushed past that block and have really grown. I think that this is so important in an actual business setting. I think that as an employer, you need to be willing to nurture and encourage your employees. When someone is responsible for helping another's potential, there is a great care and vigilance that needs to be applied. How can you expect the employees to bring out the best in your company if you do not try to bring out the best in them? I really have had to take a look at my past work experiences and examine what kind of person I am going to be in the workforce.
I have had to reevaluate my worth, and what I can bring to an employer, which has proven to be difficult, but also something very important.
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