Sadly, I missed being physically present in the office and experiencing the work culture of the company. Virtual internships were the need of the hour, and the company ensured that there was no road-block due to it. However, we can’t deny the fact that the experience of being an intern and meeting fellow students from other colleges was not fulfilled. At the end of the day, this was something that I personally was looking forward to, this being my first internship.
Looking on the brighter side, I got full support from my guide and mentor. In spite of time constraints my guide made sure that she was always available to extend a helping hand. A major inhibition I had from this virtual internship, was whether I would be able to reach out to people in the office regarding my project. But my guide was cognizant of the fact that being a virtual intern has exposed us all to a lot of uncertainties and offered full support wherever possible. Additionally, I felt my productivity increased a lot by working from home. I was able to put in more hours and took small breaks in between to keep me focussed.
At the end of the day, I would say this was definitely not what I was expecting in October when I sat for my summer placements. But that in no way means that I didn’t have an enriching experience. We were told to question everything and answer all the “whys” before presenting anything. When you are working for a start-up, things get very fast paced, and we were expected to stand to these challenges. The reality is quite different from the books and there is no ideal scenario. So, we need to brace ourselves for anything life has to offer.
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