Looking Back/ Overall Insight at New You Magazine

During the school year, I don’t really think about or realize how much University of Michigan is helping me to succeed in the future. I kind of just go along each day completing my school work diligently without truly realizing the benefits of this education. However, as I approach the end of my internship, I have really begun to realize just how well the University of Michigan has prepared me thus far for the real world. The work ethic I have during the school year at Michigan has continued during my internship. I try my best for each and every task I have been assigned this summer and this great determination is partly because of the demanding academics at Michigan. Michigan has taught me that nothing comes easy in life and I have to work hard for everything I earn and in order to succeed.

My liberal arts education has helped me tremendously during my internship. Working for a magazine as a communications major has given me the tools and ability to help the magazine grow and become better. I have been able to write well due to the opportunities to practice during my courses at school, and I also know all about marketing due to what I learn in my classes. During some of my communication classes, we learned how to attract audience via social media, and I have also used that knowledge to help New You social media accounts grow even further. Additionally, I didn't really think that being knowledgeable in all different areas, such as humanities and science, would personally help me, but I have realized the importance of understanding those subjects as well in the real world. Fortunately, I am on my way to completing a biology minor, which has also helped me greatly at my internship. I have been given the responsibility of writing blogs about health and science-related topics, and I know that having this background allowed me to complete these tasks.  My internship has really given me the opportunity to grow and learn from others, and I now realize even more just how fortunate I am to be able to attend the University of Michigan.