Hi, my name’s Kaleb, and I’m a Shakopee CAPS digital design student who interned here at Scott County History for my final semester in High School.
Starting my final semester of high school was intimidating. On top of that, starting my first ever graphic design internship piled it high. Scott County History was my first choice out of the three internships I interviewed for, and I’m so glad that I was chosen to learn and grow as a designer and a professional here. I’ve been able to work on projects that I love like logo design; I’ve also learned to enjoy the simplicity of other projects like social media ad templates, and I’m extremely grateful for it. I’m grateful to Kathy for choosing me to work on the projects she’s given me, and the opportunity to experience the responsibilities of a professional working in the graphic design field.
To get side tracked, I’d like to list three things that I’ve found out through this internship:
Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra is a great song to get me in a good mood to work hard
It’s inspiring and heartwarming to know that there are people in the community who come in and work or volunteer to preserve our history and show it to others
Knowing that you’re doing something to help others is rewarding and I think everyone should do it.
Everyone at the Historical Society are nothing but nice, will always greet you with a friendly attitude, and made the environment delightful. I’d like to thank everyone that I’ve met here for being kind and making my day start off with a smile. I’d also like to thank Shakopee CAPS and Kathy, once again, for giving this opportunity that I will take with me next year to college, and to my future career.
This fall, I’m going to be attending the Minneapolis College of Art and Design for animation, which isn’t marketing or graphic design, but doesn’t mean that this internship didn’t help me make this choice. It has changed how I view my future, in a good way, and was definitely a stepping stone in the right direction.
Thanks for these five months, they’ve been a great learning experience for me.
Sincerely,
Kaleb Cardona