My Life As An Intern   The Intern Horror Story is typically met with sympathetic nods and diverted eyes aimed to the floor when the topic comes up in conversation. We’ve all heard scenarios of determined students eager to get their foot in the door of the industry of their dreams, clinging to the idea that a few months of hard labor will make their resume a golden ticket to social mobility. Set aside that most interns are overworked, underpaid, and end up having panic attacks when they can’t meet the unrealistic needs of their boss. In some cases, internships end up being scams for naïve students who don’t realize they are part of a Ponzi scheme, where “marketing interns” end up working as unpaid door-to-door salespeople. A little hard work didn’t kill anybody, right? Happily, my intern experience has been more the “dream” internship. I believe success is the intersecting point of ambition and talent. At Harden Partners, my intern experience has shown me that creativity can go a long way, and when you surround yourself with driven and motivated individuals, success isn’t just the result of long term progress, but rather, everyday habits. Being able to work as the “middleman” between the media and our clients has been one of the most rewarding aspects of the day-to-day intern experience. I’ve always had a fascination with the media- how it influences behavior, shapes society, and can be used as a tool to revolutionize how people view their lives. My second week as an intern, I was asked to pitch various TV shows. It took me a few days to grapple with the idea that my work provides.This experience can almost be described as a fresh on field learning ,as it’s allowed me instant gratification. I also learned how to communicate with others professionally, that our work should be done with result in rewarding outcomes. At the end of the day, in the world of Media, there is no time for “excuses”, but there will always be time for a good hardworker. The work that doesn’t reside in coffee runs or monotonous trips to the copy machine, but instead, a portfolio full of anecdotes that reflect the spirit of teamwork and creativity.