So, this is it. I am on my way to Thailand in six weeks. After spending my lovely Sunday afternoon writing lists of things to pack and making note of what to get done before leaving, I had a moment of pure joy (and a little disbelief). How did I get to this point, again?
Looking back, I don't think I ever thought this would happen. I applied to 36 different internships. Some local, some in different states, and a handful of international ones. It seemed that everyone around me was having trouble finding an internship. Sure, a few people got lucky and had positions secured way in advance. It seemed I would need to cast a wide net and hope for a fish. I found the Thailand opportunity online after a late night panic-driven search for places to apply. I almost didn't apply. It seemed too good to be true... a documentary crew looking for interns to assist in the production of a film about elephant sanctuaries? After a short debate with myself over whether to just go for it or spend that time applying for a more "attainable" position, the more hopeful part of me won over. I put together an application packet and sent it off.
Several weeks went by and I had yet to hear from any of the places I applied to. Well, that's not true. I did receive a couple letters with the standard "the position has been filled" explanation. One night in late March, I had a conversation with my mom about how nervous I was becoming. She did what all moms must do, which was to assure me that it would all work out some way or another. Little did I know, the next night I would receive an email requesting a Skype interview.
After an interview with a producer on the project, I was immediately offered one of the intern positions. I was (and still am) in shock. Four weeks in Thailand photographing elephants, visiting temples, and eating lots of yummy and exotic food? I'm ready.
So excited for your Blog about your adventure! I am also not going to know what to do without you - my shopping and movie watching buddy (especially on the weekends)!
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