This fall, I applied to be an intern at Seattle Arts and Lectures, a wonderful Seattle-based literary organization. I had done work with SAL in the past as a finalist in their Youth Poet Laureate cohort, and upon coming to UW made it a goal to work with them again in the future. Applying to be a Writers in the Schools (WITS) intern seemed the perfect opportunity. I could get involved with the SAL program I was most excited about and fond of, and gain valuable experience by working at the kind of literary organization I could most definitely see myself joining one day. This process wasn't without its stresses. This was the first time I had ever written a resume, and even though I believed it to be a rather low-pressure application (since I knew and adored the people I was submitting it to), I still took it very seriously, delving into Internet articles and advice so I could properly format and compose it. In the end, my work paid off. After a lovely interview, I was accepted for the position, working two days a week, with office work on Thursday mornings, and time as a classroom assistant on Fridays! (one of my goals for the internship that I was ecstatic to see realized.) What was more, I was working in a classroom alongside Seattle author Karen Finneyfrock, who I had previously taken a writing class from at Hugo House, and absolutely love. I'm so excited for the opportunities this position will bring me, and can't wait to get started!
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