Towards graduation at the art institute, a student peer helped me land an internship with a nearby animation company. In research i found they focus on machinery in the oilfield but are planning to make a switch to more entertainment based animations. Using this knowledge I was confident when i was called into an office with a long table and simply spoke of my experiences in animations, what programs i knew how to run and some back and forth on the future of the company to align our expectations of the future and the internship was landed on the spot. I was lucky to have a very laid back yet professional boss who knew what to expect from an intern and how to request it.