My internship with the Taubman was a unique and interesting experience. I was able to better understand how a museum functions and how many individuals keep it running even when it is closed to the public. Getting contact information and meeting with the various staff was very useful for someone who is interested in working in a museum as a future career. I didn’t know that a virtual internship would even be possible which was an experience in itself learning how groups of people can adapt and connect through other means. Finally gathering research to present in a more professional way was something completely new to me, especially since I do not have a background in education. Learning how information is presented to large varieties of age groups is a very useful skill even to those who are not seeking a future in education.
I loved interacting with the faulty as well as fellow interns who were from various colleges and places in their education. . Although connecting with individuals is much more pleasant, it is important to be able to be more flexible in situations that are out of our control. I would say that I would highly recommend any internship with the Taubman museum since it was a very enjoyable and valuable opportunity.