Ciao, Manhattan!
As my days in NYC are now numbered, I’m trying my best to soak it all in, and wonder how much I’ll miss it here. I came to New York in the bitter cold, from 80 degree weather in Florida, knowing no one, and eagerly anticipating my internship. I hadn’t seen The Devil Wears Prada, but I knew I didn’t want my internship to relate to that! Was I really just going to be making coffee runs and walking the dogs? Well now that its just about said and done, I can say its actually been a good time. I’ve learned a lot, and can offer future interns a few bits of advice…
*First of all, if you aren’t from the city, it’s How-ston, not Hugh-ston. You’ll understand when you get here.
*Remember that graciousness and good posture never go out of style.
*If you find yourself shuffling through the crowded streets of SoHo on a rainy, windy day, with an 827lb garment bag draped over arm as you desperately try to position your hand so you can almost hold your umbrella over your head, just laugh at yourself- There are so many chicks out there who would LOVE to be in your position.
*As always: Work hard….. play hard.
Good luck to future interns, you’re going to have a kick ass time here.
Bye bye.
–Caitlin.
Tags: bye bye, intern, intern advice
May 25th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Congrats Caitlin!!!! Sounds like you had an awesome experience!!!!
September 22nd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
You definitely caught my attention with that photo, my fave show ever! Thanks for the NYC tips!
April 6th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Hello Caitlin, I have a question for you. I’m a 22 year old from Montreal and am planning on moving to New york by the end of the summer. I would LOVE to have an internship at Nylon. I write and am obsessed with music & everything in the cultural field. Could you tell me how you applied for it and the prerequisite?
thank you very very much.
Camelia
xoxo
June 1st, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Hey i was wondering how old you had to be to be a internship do you think?
Is their any chance for a New yorker right after High School the year before collage?