My name is Phoenix, and I attend the University of Oklahoma, majoring in business marketing, minoring in criminology, on the pre-law track. After graduating, I plan to build my portfolio and gain more marketing experience. I am also interested in attending law school or getting my MBA. My end goal is to open my own marketing firm in Dallas.

I was initially interested in Bright Horizons because the company has been featured on Fortune’s “100 Best Places to Work For” list multiple times. About halfway through the interview process, I realized I attended Bright Horizons for back-up care as a young girl. After remembering the great experiences I had as a child at one of the centers, I immediately accepted the job offer. Today, I support the social business team — one of the many teams that fall under the umbrella of marketing.

The social business team works to source, create, and schedule content for all Bright Horizons social media channels. We manage social campaigns and work to grow the company’s social media presence.

Since beginning my internship, I have enjoyed the collaborative and welcoming work environment the most. Everyone I have met has been eager to help me make the most of my internship experience, which has allowed me to grow professionally. I have been able to get experience with content creation and gain insight into the marketing operations of a large company. Soon, I will be helping my team with project management, which is another skill I look forward to gaining. I have also enjoyed learning the different software programs that we use to help us work more productively.

My internship hunt was far from easy. I began college during the pandemic in 2020, so meaningful internship opportunities have been more difficult to find. Knowing this, I started my search during the spring ‘22 semester. After applying and interviewing for dozens of internships, I came across the Bright Horizons opportunity. The job description fits everything I was looking for.

For college students looking for an internship, I would recommend starting by using resources that are already available at your university. Before applying, be sure to attend career fairs, take your resume to the career center, and keep your LinkedIn profile updated. I suggest searching sites like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake. From there, research the companies you are interested in, and apply to internships that match your skill set.

The hunt for an internship can seem daunting and can easily become discouraging. The most important tip is to stay consistent and use every experience — negative or positive — as an opportunity to learn.

On National Intern Day, we want to say thanks to Phoenix and all our awesome Bright Horizons interns. So glad you’re here!