The best part of this internship was the autonomy I was offered. I felt like the projects I was doing mattered, and the work I did actually made its way into the galleries. The internship also came with plenty of perks, like a ticket to watch the Oakland A's baseball team, reciprocal admission at many other bay area cultural sites, and a discount in the food court and museum store.
What I wish was different
Although I had weekly check-ins with my supervisor, the sheer volume of projects to be completed was a little daunting. I probably could have benefited from more guidance, and admittedly I needed more time to complete projects than the 10 hours I was offered.
Advice
Be confident in your work, ideas, and self. This is not a "fly on the wall" experience, but rather you are treated as a member of the staff.
