Several English Students enjoyed internships over the past year in a variety of industries. Click here to learn more about Dakota Rose’s experience with Moonslinger Productions. Dakota is an English and Theatre Studies double major with a minor in Writing Across the Arts who landed a highly competitive internship with Moonslinger Productions, the company led by […]
Jody Keahey’s Reflection: This summer I had the pleasure of interning for Dr. Seemee Ali with the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. I was onboarded by the Dallas Institute to aid in the planning and orchestration of the Sue Rose Summer Institute, an event held annually by the Dallas Institute that offers free professional […]
Ilo Takamatsu’s Reflection: Last semester in an English class, I wrote an essay on a novel published in the early 1700s, titled Fantomina. I didn’t think that essay would be anything more than another product of the last two weeks of the semester, which I spent running on three hours of sleep and a few […]
Dakota Rose’s Reflection: This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to intern with Emmy-nominated Soo Hugh’s production company, Moonslinger Productions. During my internship, I explored both administrative and creative aspects of the film and TV industry. I learned to properly analyze literary materials in various stages of the production process, from manuscripts and story outlines […]
Kori Nelson’s Reflection: My experience as an intern at the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture has delightfully developed my intellectual and professional skillset in many facets. I was hired as an editorial intern and collaborated closely with the illustrious Dr. Gail Thomas, aiding in the completion of her book on city planning and cultural […]
Tosin Ilesanmi’s Reflection: My internship through the SMU English Department and the Dallas Institute of Humanities over the summer has been an incredibly purposeful and transformative experience for me. I had the opportunity to combine my academic interests with practical skills by working with the marketing team under the guidance of Mr. Diggs and Dr. […]