Turning a Love of Live Music Into Internship Experience

After discovering the opportunity on Snapchat, Mikayla Knouse, a Biology, Society, & Environment major, interned with Up&Up Music Festivals, gaining experience in a corporate setting while exploring her passion for live events. Learn more about her story below.

How did you find your internship?

I found this internship through Snapchat actually! A mutual of mine posted about the internship, and it was in a field I'm passionate about.

What do you like most about your internship?

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

I liked that this was an internship in a more corporate setting, which I had never really considered going into before. I also really loved working in the music festival realm because it is something I have really enjoyed for the past year.

Let's talk future jobs ...

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

Though it was a good experience, it helped show me that I don't want to work in a corporate setting.

What tips would you have for future Gophers around internships?

Go for what supports your interests! Your internship will be much more enjoyable if you choose something that sounds fun to you.