An internship at the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria was the perfect fit for me because I was in my hometown, Sofia, Bulgaria, but at the same time I gained some practical experience in the field of one of my majors: Economics. I worked Monday-Friday from 10 am – 2 pm for 2 months. I had an array of tasks during my internship, which enhanced my knowledge in economics. The most valuable part of my internship was the work environment I was exposed to and the responsibilities I had.
I helped in the info material preparation for the minister’s work trip to Italy, which included writing economic profiles, which was a valuable research experience. I also learned a lot about the relations of Bulgaria with other European countries by updating economic reports that included numbers about investments, tourism, and trade. I also did some mechanical tasks like translating documents, writing thank you letters. These tasks helped me develop my skills as a worker.
My summer internship helped me gain work experience in my home country and gave me the chance to see what it was like to work for a government institution. In the future, I will continue experimenting with internships and comparing them in order to find the perfect fit for me.