12 weeks later
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on the Interns Expose Amway blog.
Brittany Hill is an intern in Global Procurement this summer.
Unlike many of my fellow interns, I am a graduate student seeking a MBA from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
When deciding where to complete my internship, I wanted a company that listened to me, recognized my strengths, and understood my desire to work internationally. I was prepared for all of the horrible things I had heard about graduate level internships such as long hours, mysterious projects, impersonal relationships, impossible deadlines and a fiercely competitive pool of interns.
I was wrong – about Amway, about the people, and about the job.
My projects related to the exact skills I was learning in the classroom and allowed me to work on projects with colleagues from around the world. I have led an international team with members from four continents to complete a project that will have a global impact, even after I am gone.
The company also strives to provide a great balance between work and personal life. Throughout the summer I was able to be challenged professionally, as well as find time to take a canoeing trip, hone my photography skills, and play softball with other interns.
Now, 12 weeks later, I feel much more prepared to finish school, start my career, and be a part of the workforce.