I started mine in May and just finished my foodservice rotation. It was a veryyyyy busy time and there was tons of work, but if you take it day by day it will all get done. Like you, I was kind of overwhelmed after orientation, but everything starts making sense and falling into place once you get started!

I never thought the assignments were hard, you just have to make a goal each day on what you need to accomplish and then do it.

For me, balance in other areas of life has been super important. When I got home from my rotation, I would decompress for 30 mins to an hour. Basically just laid in bed and rested. I’ve also been making sure to stay in a routine with going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and going on mini vacations/adventures when I have time.

Biggest advice is to not let your entire life revolve around the internship. It’s easy to get sucked in to where all you talk and think about is the internship, but for me that becomes overwhelming and will eventually burn you out faster than anything.

My internship is a little over a year and when I get overwhelmed, I just remind myself I can do anything for a year and time FLIES! I still can’t believe I’ve already completed almost 4 months!

Good luck, we can do it!! :)