It was cool getting to live in community with my fellow coworkers! I had great mentors who worked tirelessly with me to ensure I understood my assignments and were always available to help me when needed. They also helped us to adjust to living in Chicago and planned fun outings for us to attend and gel together as a team. It was really fulfilling to use my technological skills developed at school to give back to the Catholic Church that raised me into the man that I am today.
What I wish was different
Sometimes there was a lack of clear direction in which to take my projects or which projects I would be working on.
Advice
Be open-minded to adjusting to the culture of the Archdiocese of Chicago. While not the most technologically advanced in comparison to some private companies, they are doing very impressive work in the field of data analytics. Everyone there is really nice and will want to get to know you and how your work is coming along.
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Data Solutions Intern
June - July 2022 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The people I worked with and the location in Chicago were great.
What I wish was different
I wish the work/project I did had been more engaging, but it did provide me with a lot of knowledge of what I do and don't want to do with my career.
Advice
Dive into fully into the experience and really get to know the people and city you are working in.
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Events Team Intern
June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I enjoyed performing helpful tasks around the office and working around the Chicagoland area.
What I wish was different
I wish I had less of a commute
Advice
Be flexible and talk to as many people as you can.
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Totus Tuus Missionary
May - July 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Teaching the kids about the Rosary.
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken different approaches/methods of teaching.
Advice
Don’t allow yourself to burn out.
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Lawn Maintenance Worker
May - August 2018 • Evergreen Park, IL
What I liked
The people I met through this job were fantastic. I made some very good friends, and I enjoyed coming to work everyday.
What I wish was different
I noticed other parts of the cemetery needed work, other than the grass. Things such as painting the fences or headstone resetting would have made the cemetery look even better.
Advice
People think you can only learn valuable life lessons in corporate internships or other high-ranking professions. However, you can learn a lot about both yourself and overall life by working in places like cemeteries.
