From Rejected to Selected

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I feel like a lot of people don’t talk enough about the struggle it can be to find an internship. In general, the process of securing an internship is time-consuming and overwhelming. As a first-year student, I have constantly felt like no matter how much experience I have, the minute an employer sees that I’m a first-year student, I’m out of the selection pool. People often find themselves submitting countless applications, just to receive rejection emails. This is exactly what happened to me.

As a double-major student, graduating one year early, I need an internship each summer of college. Since September, I spent time applying for as many internships as I could. For months, I received rejection emails from different organizations such as the Miami Dolphins and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. While some organizations were big names, I did apply to ones that were local and smaller. Organizations such as the PGA Tour, I was able to make it to the final round of interviews but still got rejected. As time went on, I started to feel more defeated. I began to think that I was never going to get an internship for the summer.

My mom suggested reaching out to people we knew who held positions in sports organizations. I knew someone who worked at Texas A&M University and decided to reach out. After speaking with their supervisor, I went through a long process of interviews and phone calls, ensuring that I’d be a good fit for their culture. I finally heard back and this time it was an acceptance email. Sometimes, it just takes knowing the right person for opportunities to arise.

This summer, I will work as a recreational sports and marketing intern at Texas A&M. Texas A&M has one of the largest recreational sports programs in the nation. My internship will require me to live in Texas for about two months. While it will be a huge adjustment, I’m excited to live in a different state. Unfortunately, the timing is crazy because of finals week. With my starting date, I must move some of my finals to earlier in the week. Once I’m done with school, I have about three days to pack everything back up and make the 18-hour drive to Texas. Thankfully, my dad will be driving with me. Overall, I’m very thankful for this opportunity and I’m excited to begin.

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