Meet Claire W.

Arts Work Experience Communications and Program Support Intern

Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta

Summer 2021 (12 month term)

"Working as the Communications and Program Support Intern for Arts Work Experience has been such an engaging and rewarding experience so far, especially when it comes to my confidence in a professional environment. My work involves communicating with students via email, video chat and social media, spreading the word about AWE around campus and online and writing newsletters. I also get a unique perspective of all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make AWE a success! 

Before starting my work term I thought I wanted a position that aligned with my career goals in psychology, but I quickly realized that accepting this position was one the best decisions I’ve ever made, even if it doesn’t directly relate to psychology. I have developed transferable skills that will benefit my future career, such as creative writing, data organization and public speaking, while also discovering new passions and interests! The most important thing I’ve learned from my work experience is that career paths are not linear, and taking a more skills-based approach to my studies will allow me to work in a wide variety of disciplines. AWE has already made me more confident in my ability to find work after graduation and I can’t wait to see what the rest of this work term will bring!"

Claire is in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Psychology with a certificate in social sciences research. In her free time she enjoys alpine skiing, biking and spending time at the lake.