9 Internship Essentials You Should Keep On Hand
Internships give many students their first taste of the business world. Although you won’t be a full employee, you will be a professional. To make a good impression, feel confident, and know you’re prepared, it’s important to bring a few internship essentials with you on your first day.
1. Card Protector
Your company may give you a badge that you’ll need to present when you enter the building. Store it in a card protector to make showing it to security hassle free. A card protector is also ideal for storing your public transit card.
2. Laptop Case
In addition to transporting your laptop to your internship, you may need to carry it around your workplace when collaborating on different tasks. Store it in a sleek laptop case to make this extra convenient.
3. Water Bottle
Just as you should take a water bottle with you to classes, it’s important to have one at your internship. This means you’ll stay hydrated even if you’re stuck in meetings for several hours.
4. USB A/USB C Adapter
If your laptop has a USB-A port, bring an adapter that allows you to plug USB-C devices — or vice versa. This will prevent problems if someone gives you a flash drive or you need to connect a device that doesn’t match the type of port you have.
5. Bento Box
It may become too expensive to purchase lunch every day — or you may just want to have some snacks with you during the day. A stylish bento box will keep you looking professional.
6. Decorations for Your Desk
If you receive your own desk for the duration of the internship, make it feel like your own with some decorations. A couple photos, an inspirational poster, or some fun magnets are ideal.
7. Portable Charger
You may not always have access to an electric outlet, especially if you’re moving from one place to another. This puts you at risk of a dead phone battery. Pack a portable charger and remember to recharge it when you’re back home every day you use it.
8. Headphones
You’ll need to get used to working in spaces where other people are making noise. Headphones will allow you to block out distractions to focus on a piece of work or help the other person hear you clearly when you’re on a phone call.
9. Umbrella
Avoid arriving at your internship drenched. If you need to walk outside at all for your commute, pack an umbrella.
Don’t forget that you’ll also need to find somewhere to live during your internship. The ideal is to find housing you’ll be able to stay in when you return to university in the fall. For apartments near Carleton University, look no further than the Revalie. You’ll be able to spend all the time you’re not at your internship around other students in places like the courtyard, terrace lounge, and clubhouse or relaxing on your own in your fully-furnished suite. Apply now to lock in the best rates of the year.