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Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Yoseph Jackson and I go to San Pedro High School. Where did you intern? I interned at Ares Management this summer. What have you learned at your internship? I was in HR so I learned a lot about how to interact with different people. I think that’s really cool because I like talking to others and getting to know their story. And because I’m a really social person, I learned how to interact with people in a professional way and still be friendly. I also learned that Ares Management went public recently, so I’ve been looking into investing some money I’ve earned from my internship and I’m also reading up on how stocks work. How did you become so interested in entrepreneurship? I used to visit my family in Mexico a lot, and my grandpa would take me to this place called “Tianguis”, which is like a large, open flea market. Some of the vendors would try to hike up the prices on me because they didn’t think I could speak Spanish. So in return, I would surprise them with my Spanish and negotiate prices - I really liked that feeling! I also think that I could run my own business one day and it’s something I’m good at. I already have a business idea with my Dad that’s brewing right now, so I’m excited about that. My dad always tells me, “You have to go out into the world and do better than me and your mom. That’s the goal.... you go somewhere and show them what you can do, and that should always be your absolute best, so give it your all.” What do you think is the most valuable thing you've learned so far?
I got to schedule one on one coffee meetings with some other interns and full-time staff to talk about their jobs and what they like, don’t like. I think it’s important for me to hear their experiences so I can have a better idea about the career I want to pursue. And like I mentioned earlier, it’s so important to know how to be professional. I learned that I can build a relationship and be nice or friendly to people, but I can still be professional at the same time. I think I’ve found the balance and I know that can help me in my daily life-- like my interactions with my teachers and peers. How has this shaped what you want to do in the future? I’ve learned that I don’t want to be in a traditional office setting. I really like being active and meeting with people, and making deals. I definitely want to be a CEO someday. If you could give a future TIP intern advice, what would it be? My dad always tells me, “You have to go out into the world and do better than me and your mom. That’s the goal.” So, have a positive and go-getter mindset. I was raised to always strive for excellence and to always do my best. It’s not like you go somewhere to do your worst-- you go somewhere and show them what you can do, and that should always be your absolute best, so give it your all.
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Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi! My name is Kaylin Jones, I'm 17 years old and I live in South Central Los Angeles. In the fall I will be going into my senior year, which is very exciting. Oh, and my favorite color is purple. Where do you intern? I intern at 826LA in Mar Vista. It's a Non-Profit writing and tutoring center, dedicated to helping support students and their writing skills. Have you always been interested or had a passion for working with children? Yes, for as long as I could remember, I have always loved working with young children. It's something that I am good at, but more importantly, it's something that I am happy doing. I never get bored or tired of working with the youth. What attracted you to this work? I still ask myself this questions every day. I love people. I love talking. I love interacting, but there is nothing quite like the feeling of inspiring or making an impact upon someone. I think I realized that I could do this when working with youth. You get to see them grow and improve, while also being a huge support to them during their time of growth. ...be proud of yourself because you got into this amazing program, but that means you have to keep working hard. What do you think is the most valuable thing you've learned so far?
The most valuable thing that I've learned so far is PATIENCE. When dealing with children, at times it can get a little frustrating. But my supervisor, Alejandra, told me that showing your frustration would only make the situation worse. If you stay calm and patient, you will see that it is way easier to deal with the children. This is internship is important to me because I got to do something productive this summer. I got the opportunity to work in a professional environment, which is something that I will take away when I move on to other jobs in the future. How has this shaped what you want to do in the future? Interning at 826LA has opened my eyes to an entirely different world of working with kids. I have always known that I wanted to work with kids but in a non-traditional way. I don’t necessarily want to be a teacher, but I definitely want to be in education while also having fun! I think interning at 826LA made my decision very clear that this is something I can do in the future. If you could give a future TIP intern advice, what would it be? The advice I give to future TIP interns is: one, be proud of yourself because you got into this amazing program, but that means you have to keep working hard. Take this internship seriously and always be professional. This may be weird at first, or something that you're not used to, but stay positive. You have many people who are going to be there to support you, like your TIP coach and your supervisor at your internship. Another thing that I would advise you to do is make friends with the other interns. I didn't get a chance to do that, and I wish I would've because this was probably one of the best experiences of my life. Make this experience count. Work hard and enjoy your time here. Where do you go to school? I go to Robert Fulton College Prep. Where do you intern? I'm at Premier Digital. They deal with digital content and providing services for big film companies like Paramount and Disney. What do you do? Every morning, I check in with my supervisor, and she lets me know who I will be working with. We rotate between the different departments every week so we can learn a little about everything. So far, my favorite department has been mastering, which is creating digital content and making sure that there are is no corruption or glitches. I like it because you get to work with the actual film and artwork. They walked me through the entire process and taught me how to do a few different things. They actually let me work on artwork on Photoshop and on audio files using Adobe Premiere Pro. It was so cool! How has this changed the way you think about your future? I realized that I can major in something, and that there are many different career paths that I could go into. I want to major in graphic design, and I wouldn't have thought about some place like Premiere Digital as somewhere I could do graphic design since it works on film content. But, I learned about how I could use graphic design skills during my rotation with the mastering department. What's most important is to just have an open mind. There is a lot that you can learn from these internships. You'll find new things that will inspire you or other things that will make you think "oh wait this isn't what I wanted". How did you feel when you first started your internship? Have your feelings changed?
Everything felt so new and overwhelming at first. The job is very professional, and I wasn't sure what to do. I soon realized that the people who worked there also had to learn stuff when they first started out. I feel way more relaxed now because at the end of the day, I feel like anything is do-able. What do you think is the most valuable thing you've learned so far? I think the most valuable thing has been a confirmation that if you work hard for something, you'll get it. I never thought that there were so many jobs that went into a film or something creative, and I feel like it’s confirmed that its okay to follow your passions. If you could give a future TIP intern advice, what would it be? What's most important is to just have an open mind. There is a lot that you can learn from these internships. You'll find new things that will inspire you or other things that will make you think "oh wait this isn't what I wanted." Just don't be afraid to ask questions and speak with other people at your internship, that is really the most important thing. Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Whitney Anagu. I'm 17, I’m from Culver City California, I attend Culver City High School. Where do you intern? I intern at Illumination Entertainment in Santa Monica What do you do on a daily basis? It's something different everyday but it's almost always something exciting. Success is not a straight line, but working hard in whatever you do will get you there. Have you done animations in the past? I haven't done many animations in the past but I look forward to all the ones I'm doing in my future. What attracted you to this work? Animation has always been my life, and always been my passion. Animation, to me, shows children and adult audiences what you can’t explain with words or speeches-- social concepts and vague timeless ideas. It has the power to make these things clear and understandable. Also, I think it transports us to worlds we can only dream of and introduces us to characters who are endlessly complex and different, yet simple and the same. Lastly, the most beautiful thing is seeing young children understand that even in characters who are talking animals or mythical creatures, they have more in common with the characters than they do not. Whitney's TIP video submission What do you think is the most valuable thing you've learned so far?
The most valuable thing I've learned is to persevere things may get difficult but difficulties in life are almost always temporary. I also think that experience is a trade that can never be taken away. It is a leg up and it is a chance to do tomorrow even better than you did today. An internship in a field you love is the leg up most who succeed say they had, so for me it is everything that I was able to get one. How has this shaped what you want to do in the future? It's made me even more driven than before. If you could give a future TIP intern advice, what would it be? Smile! Trust me. In a business setting, people will notice. Success is not a straight line, but working hard in whatever you do will get you there. |
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