How an Internship in London Opened the Door to Publishing

Through a publishing internship in London, Skylar Strudwick, a Sociology and Psychology major, explored her love of literature and storytelling while discovering a potential future in the publishing world. Learn more about her experience below.

What do you like most about your internship?

If you don't like your internship what have you learned from this experience?

I enjoyed working in a field that I feel is a great fit for me. I love literature, writing, and storytelling, so having the opportunity to help authors, artists, and publishers get their work out there was a great. I enjoyed the tasks given at a publishing house, and I enjoyed living in London to do it.

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How did your internship help you discern what you do or don't want to do in a future job?

This internship helped me learn that I enjoy working in the literature field. Whether it be as an author, editor, publisher, etc., I do see a future in this world for myself. I think it has helped me to see a new option for my career.

What tips would you have for future Gophers around internships?

When applying for internships, apply to as many as you can, even if you think it's beyond your reach, or you don't think you have the right background for it. The worst thing that a job can tell you when hiring is 'no.' but you deny yourself that opportunity to hear a 'yes' if you never apply.