Brynne Yeazel

Major: Event Management
Minor/option/emphasis: Hospitality Management
Company/Organization: New Student Programs
Company/Organization website: https://www.admissions.iastate.edu/orientation/
Destination: Ames, Iowa
Timeframe: Summer 2020
Advisor/Coordinator Email: briaj@iastate.edu

Responsibilities

Aiding in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Destination Iowa State. Responsibilities including managing the set up and maintenance of headquarters, managing talent, preparing and organizing Breakfast on Central Campus logistics, organizing volunteer recruitment, communications, training, "Thank You" event, and more.

Accomplishments

The greatest accomplishment from my internship was being able to experience and work closer with the university. I learned a lot and the experience broadened my skills and knowledge about the industry.

Learning experience

The greatest lesson I learned was to get out of my comfort zone and take risks. I learned how to communicate better with people and feel comfortable asking questions and sharing my ideas.

What advice would you give?

My advice for future students is to speak up and get out of your comfort zone because by doing that, you'll really be able to find what you really like and want to do.

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