By Courtney Russo – Social Media Editor-in-Chief

Harshitha Kothapalli is one of many members of the Class of 2026 currently doing their Senior Internship. Social Media Editor-in-Chief Courtney Russo interviewed her about her experience.

Courtney Russo: Where is your internship?

Harshitha Kothapalli: I work at a local magazine downtown called Milford City Lifestyle Magazine.

CR: How has your internship gone so far?

HK: My internship has been great so far! As I have worked with Milford City Lifestyle before, this was an easy transition with more responsibility.

CR: What is your primary role during your internship?

HK: My primary role is a little scattered due to my recent promotion. But as Chief of Staff, I now take charge of communications and lead certain up-and-coming projects that the magazine would like to take on. I also help with marketing and social media. After my internship, this would turn into a paid job for a tiny time before college.

CR: What have you learned?

HK: I have learned a vast range of things from sales tactics to marketing skills to writing techniques to new musicians introduced by my boss.

CR: If you could do anything differently, what would it be and why?

HK: To be honest, I wouldn’t do anything differently. Although it’s cliché, this work experience has taught me that mistakes are truly a part of the process. The only thing I wish is that I got involved with MCL earlier in my high school career.