Finding internships in a challenging job market isn’t easy. But my guest this week has some super helpful advice for those searching for summer opportunities. I am delighted to welcome Morgan Peterson to the podcast. Morgan is a rising college senior at North Carolina State University majoring in Fashion and Textile Management. Through her own creativity and perseverance, Morgan found a way to secure not one but FOUR internships this summer. Morgan’s strategic approach to finding internships will give teens and young adults actionable tips that they can apply while searching for opportunities this summer and beyond.
About Morgan Peterson
Morgan Peterson is from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is currently a rising senior at North Carolina State University majoring in Fashion and Textile Management with a concentration in Brand Management and Marketing. She loves all things fashion and is grateful for the experience she has in the fashion industry. Upon graduation she would like to attend graduate school and receive her masters in Luxury Fashion Marketing and Management.
Morgan spent part of her last semester studying abroad in London but had to come home due to the Coronavirus. She also spent time studying in Paris last summer and had the opportunity to work for some fashion shows there.
In high school, Morgan was a good student. She wasn’t the top of her class but did have good grades. Her high school was challenging and a lot of the students were really smart and competitive. Morgan struggled with social anxiety. She had trouble finding the confidence to speak up in class but learned to overcome her anxiety by working on her self-confidence. Some of her teachers didn’t understand her anxiety but some were really understanding. With practice and time she became a lot more confident.
Episode Highlights
- Choosing a Path After High School
- A Canceled Semester Abroad Leads to New Opportunities
- Get Creative When Searching for Internships
- Morgan Published An Article
- Work Experience and Skills Matter Most
- Morgan’s Parents Have Been Her Inspiration
- Morgan’s Advice to Her High School Self
Resources
How I Landed Four Internships (and Counting) During the Pandemic by Morgan Peterson