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  • 1.  Bad internship/Good experience

    Posted 11-06-2019 12:02 PM
    Edited by Martha Schloetzer 11-06-2019 12:06 PM
    Hello. I am working on a writing project about internships. I would like to hear from former interns about how even a bad internship can be a good experience. If you ever had such an internship, I would love to hear from you. I can use your name or not. I do not need to know the name of the museum or cultural institution. Thanks!

     

    What was unsatisfactory about the internship?

     

    What did you do to address the issue(s)?

     

    In the end, was the experience positive or negative? Why?



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    Mattie Schloetzer
    Washington, D.C.
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  • 2.  RE: Bad internship/Good experience

    Posted 11-07-2019 11:36 AM
    Hello Mattie,

    Do you have an email where people could write you directly? Those with bad internship experiences might not want to write in a public post.

    Best,

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    Jennifer Day
    Registrar
    Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research
    Santa Fe NM
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  • 3.  RE: Bad internship/Good experience

    Posted 11-07-2019 12:59 PM
    Hi, Jennifer.

    Thanks for this suggestion. Yes, if people prefer, please contact me directly: m-schloetzer@nga.gov.

    Best wishes,

    Mattie​

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    Martha Schloetzer
    Program Administrator, Internships and Fellowships
    National Gallery of Art
    Landover MD
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