When I applied for this internship, I did so with many questions on my mind. Would I be able to scale through? Would my skills improve evidently? And of course, would I be retained in this network?

I won't deceive myself, I longed for a system where I could sharpen my skills of writing both in poetic and articulated styles, and of course, still get paid. 

I entered this internship with a neat structure in my head—structured days, smooth writing, steady progress, and even a constant flow of ideas. What I met instead was a journey of surprises, struggles, and also lessons embedded in the garment of growth.

I kept being amazed at every task given. Is it the street interview? The team cooperation or even the doodling task. I kept being amazed because I got a whole lot than I had signed up for. 

I vividly remember how a friend of mine sent me the application for this internship. She knew I had a keen interest in writing and had also seen most of my works. 

I was stunned and at the same time, filled with Joy and ecstasy. I was gladdened because I had hoped for it.

My Key experiences and lessons.

In every journey, it doesn't promise to be smooth. Times will come when you become overwhelmed with everything, but then what keeps you going is the very reason why you started. 

Imagine being on your way to your Graduation ceremony or maybe a trip to meet a distant lover or partner. No matter the hurdles along the way. No matter the troubles or the portholes along the road, you won't stop that journey. You'll be willing to go any mile just to meet that person, your lover. The one whom your heart yearns for every time. That's exactly how it was. Yes, there were Tribulations! Countless times, I felt like giving up. I found it hard to manage my time and cut down on excesses.

 Most times, the task given was overwhelming, especially as an introvert. How could I tell them that I haven't and cannot do a street interview? Where would I even start? But still, I did it. I took it up as a challenge, and I met individuals. I met drivers, worried women, teenagers, and even sellers along the roadside.

I learnt how to communicate with ease. Using different forms of diction for different sets of people. I learnt patience. I learnt tolerance. I also learnt humility. Looking at every one of them on the street made me realise that I'm not perfect, but I'm being kept by God's mercies. It was a moment of reflection, even as I walked up to every individual asking for their audience. Though I wasn't able to meet up with the required number of people, I'm proud of myself. I stepped out and walked up to each person. That's all that matters. It made me realise that even as each day dawns, it can only get better.

Moreover, I  learnt the necessity of prioritising my mental health above everything else. If everyone knows this, there won't be a need for unnecessary.

This internship has also greatly impacted my personal life, mostly in the way I think and handle conflicts. 

It has exposed me to realities I thought I couldn't cope with, but still, it prepared me with an open mind to accept every correction in love and strive to be better.

I came to discover that we as humans solely act based on the level of our knowledge. Ignorance is a killer, and because of that, I made up my mind to learn whatever needs to be lea,rnt as there is no room for laxity. 

I learnt how to totally tolerate the differences of other people, especially my colleagues in this internship. Most times, I'm amazed at the characters being displayed, but yet, I tell myself that if only they knew, they would have performed better.

I noticed how late I am when it comes to performing tasks. I discovered my strength. One of which is my ability to perform in the presence of deadlines. I also learnt how to communicate my inadequacies effectively.

This internship taught me patience and persistence—to strive even when the going gets tough, cause one day, there'll be ease. 

I saw the need to work on many areas of my life. Teamwork, dedication, time management, and other specific areas would determine the success of my destiny.

Conclusion 

This journey means a lot to me and I'm sincerely grateful to everyone who joined efforts to make this a success.

I'll push on, and I'll no longer give room for excuses or laxity.

I hope to get better at my writing and, in the end, start up my own blog. This is just a stepping stone, and I know there is more to me.