Pros
As an intern at Localwise, I managed the Twitter page and executed other marketing tasks, including the whiteboard campaign featuring local owners/employees and Cal students. Because of the experience, I learned how to utilize social media management tools, practice photography and design, and become more comfortable talking to students and business owners alike.
A great thing about startup culture is the ability to be in control of your own projects: if you have an interesting or creative idea, Ben and Maya are very enthusiastic about incorporating it into how Localwise runs. You get to execute it from start to finish, and the process makes you feel really valued as a member of the Localwise team. One aspect I wasn't used to as an intern elsewhere was the open communication with your bosses. 1 on 1 meetings felt more like peer discussions rather than me + scary manager.
My favorite part about working at Localwise was learning about all the local businesses in the East Bay. Although I've been a student in Berkeley for two years already, it wasn't until I was an intern that I realized how little I had been exploring the local community and all it had to offer. It was fun to stay on top of new business/restaurant openings and what local festivals were happening this weekend.
Another cool thing about my experience was seeing and being a part of Localwise's evolution. There's been so much growth since I first started, and I can't wait to see more.
Cons
Although there's some collaboration between interns, I didn't really get to know the rest of the team.