During my second year of college, one of my coworkers encouraged me to apply for a design internship with Pacific Lutheran University’s Marketing and Communications department. At the time, I didn’t even feel qualified for the internship because I had absolutely no experience in design other than what I learned through YouTube and experimenting. After a lot of arm twisting, I was finally convinced to apply and ended up getting the job. This internship, and the mentors I had while there, opened my mind to the world of design, providing me with hands-on training, and a much needed education on the principles of design and marketing. Shaping me into the designer I am today.