By Harshitha Kothapalli – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law seniors have started to wind down their high school careers by transitioning into internships. Senior Samantha Burns has been interning at a Physical Therapy Clinic in Milford. Advocate Staff Reporter Harshitha Kothapalli interviewed Burns on her work there.

Harshitha Kothapalli: Where are you interning?

Samantha Burns: I am interning at Prolete Physical Therapy 

HK: How is your experience working there?

SB: My experience working there has been great so far. Everyone is very nice and welcoming. I am also able to observe and be hands-on with patients. I have learned a lot already in just my first few days. 

HK: What’s your everyday agenda normally look like?

SB: My everyday schedule is usually 7:30-12:30. I am in the gym with the physics therapist and I get to watch them all treat their patients. I was shown all the equipment and taught what it is all used for. I get to chat with patients and am there to help therapists when they need it. 

HK: What’s your favorite part of your internship?

SB: My favorite part of my internship is getting to learn how PTs treat certain injuries. 

HK: How will this internship help you in the future?

SB: This internship will help me in the future because I am getting a lot of real-world experiences. I am more comfortable making small talk with patients and coworkers. Also, since I was to be a physical therapist this internship will allow me to experience what a private practice setting will be like. Now before starting college I already have a better understanding of the career I want to go into.