Certified Child Life Specialist, Jessica Lewin, sits down with four students who have completed or are currently completing their internships - Regan Corsi, Maureen Pushea, Olivia Horn, and Catarina Benninghoven.
Regan and Maureen are both completing their internships during the summer of 2023 and provide insight and knowledge about what it's like in-real-time being an intern. Olivia Horn completed her internship this past spring and is now working as a child life specialist in the Emergency Department. During this interview, she had received her offer for this position but wasn't starting until the following week.
Catarina completed her internship this past spring and is now working as a child life specialist in outpatient clinics (focusing on urology, ortho, dermatology, and allergy).
These vibrant students share their unique experiences from their time in the field, their educational backgrounds, and the strategies they used to navigate the competitive internship application process. They also provide valuable tips on how to stay organized, manage time effectively between coursework and the internship, and the importance of self-care.
They emphasize the importance of building connections and researching to maximize the benefits of the child life field. We also discuss how to save money, the pros and cons of living alone versus with others, and how to advocate for oneself in the professional world.
Finally, we delve into the highs and lows of the internship experience and the importance of personal growth and self-belief in achieving our dreams. We explore the journey of becoming a child life specialist, how it pushed them to grow and develop, learning on the fly, and being in a role that they once admired.
Tune in and embark on this enlightening journey with us.
To reach out to students - use the following Instagram accounts below.
@regancorsi
@maureenpushea
@oliviarhorn
@cat_benn OR @princesschildlife
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