As I
sit here writing this, I can’t believe that it is my last day working at Angus
Central as a summer intern!
My
internship with the Canadian Angus Association is something that I never
imagined having, but now I can’t imagine where I would be today without it. The
amount of projects I have worked on, people I have met, and places I have
travelled to have truly helped me grow as a young beef advocate and a person as
a whole.
I
spent much of my internship working on graphic design and advertising projects,
which I enjoyed so much as I want to spend the rest of my life working in the
advertising industry. I have been able to take part in events such as Carcass
101, the Cattle Trail at Calgary Stampede, and Canadian Junior Angus Showdown,
which allowed me to meet Angus breeders and other notable people in the beef
and agriculture industry.
Coming
from a Maine-Anjou background, I found it eye opening and beneficial to
experience the workings of an association other than my own. To be a true
advocate for the beef industry, I believe that you should have thorough
knowledge of every sector, ranging from seedstock to commercial production, and
having an understanding of breeds other than those you raise broadens your
knowledge as a beef producer.
My
experience as an intern will be able to help me greatly in my future endeavors
in the advertising and marketing world, which I will be entering after college
graduation next spring.
I
would recommend this internship to any youth that have a passion for the beef
industry, want to promote the Angus breed, and work with great people.
It
feels bittersweet to be leaving after this summer, but the door is open for so
many more possibilities and opportunities in the future, and I can thank the
CAA for that. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to have the opportunity to spend
my summer with the CAA at Angus Central and work with such a great staff. It
will be an experience I will never forget.
Posted by Keltey Whelan
Feedback: kwhelan@cdnangus.ca
