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.
