While being in this position, I got to learn and experience a field in which I was very interested in, and to practice some of the skills I have learned while obtaining my undergraduate degree. Those in charge made it a priority to teach me the many skills needed for this work such as collections management and cataloging. Like-wise, I got to learn so much about the most influential event in Pennsylvania's history: the birth of the modern oil industry. I am incredibly grateful for my experience working at Drake Well Museum and Park.
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Educational Outreach Intern
May - August 2019 • Titusville, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity I had to travel to different events in Western Pennsylvania, but my favorite part of the whole experience was all of the people I met. This internship provided me with a strong professional connection for the education field, and for the museum/history field. This internship opened my eyes to the different opportunities there are for educators outside the traditional classroom setting.
What I wish was different
I had a very positive experience with my internship. I do, however, wish that I could have had the chance to have had more hands-on experiences with the artifacts.
Advice
I would encourage any education majors to apply for this internship because it will broaden your definition of what an educator is and does.
