Week Three

Week three of internship was my week of finally understanding what it was to work in the entomology department. I understood what I had to do, and I was capable of performing it well. The week began with a small change, our tools were now in a very organized tool box. This confused many volunteers who had been at the lab for so long. This week I realized that I could manage my time myself, and I was actually using it effectively.I scheduled my interview with Jim Berrian. It was a very insightful (and very funny) conversation, and I'm glad I had the chance to do it. Ayako, a volunteer in the lab, is working on an order and creating a guide for others to be able to work on it as well. The guide is amazing, she has detailed drawing she drew and pictures she took as well. After seeing this I realized how much volunteers make a difference here at the museum. I wish there was a way that I could get more students to be involved in helping the lab finish the Navy contract. I also learned how knowing someone in the workplace makes so much of a difference. Lunch was completely different when I was with the other HTHCV interns from when I was alone. On one occasion I thought no one would show up, but Quincy came and invited me to eat with his family. Working in the lab helped me work on my people skills. I was able to make friends quickly and able to gain information on topics I knew the volunteers were aware of. The college volunteers help so much, giving me advice about choosing majors and on how to get jobs. There is still so much more I have to learn.