Today marked the end of my internship here in the ABC 33/40 Weather Center. Although it was only about one month long, I gained much experience in meteorology and picked up a few tips. I cannot imagine the amount of knowledge that would develop from a summer-long internship!
Most importantly, my knowledge of meteorology advanced. When I started this internship, I had not actually taken many meteorology courses. Therefore, just about any weather information was new to me. Usually, James Spann or Jason Simpson would brief me on the weather happening in Alabama and/or the nation. This involved many stops along the way for explanation of vocabulary and abbreviations. Have you ever listened to a meteorologist talk about models? There are abbreviations for everything! I also learned how to update and build graphics for weather presentations. It took almost the whole month for me to get the hang of it, but now I will be somewhat ahead in my future classes involving the computer systems. Becoming familiar with the radar was a benefit as well. There is much more information provided by a radar than I previously thought. Whether understanding a computer system or just recognizing a term, all of the meteorology information that I have learned will truly assist me in my studies and career.
This business relies on communication almost as much as scientific knowledge. Throughout my internship, I observed the weather team broadcast weather forecasts. By simply watching their techniques, I learned skills to effectively communicate a forecast. One of the most occurring and best suggestion that I heard was to “tell the story.” Later, I received my own chance to put communication to work during my first forecast on the green wall. This allowed me to break through the nervousness and awkwardness with the green wall before I begin classes. I cannot wait to put all of these skills to use again at Mississippi State.
One of the best advantages to this internship was being in an actual television station. It reinforced all that I have learned thus far to see it in action. At MSU, Broadcast Meteorology students are required to take different television production classes. It was very interesting to witness how the producers, directors, camera operators, etc. all work to develop a successful show. I also was privy to several weather briefings and television business conversations that allowed me to learn other aspects of meteorology. The employees here gave me much advice about my degree, resume tapes, and other tools for my career. Without interning, it would have been difficult to understand all of these aspects.
Overall, this internship was a wonderful experience, expanding my horizons and ways of thinking. Along with all of the learning, I had a fun time joking with the meteorologists! It was great meeting everyone at ABC 33/40, and I wish the internship could have been longer. Parting is such sweet sorrow! Adieu 33/40; MSU here I come!
Most importantly, my knowledge of meteorology advanced. When I started this internship, I had not actually taken many meteorology courses. Therefore, just about any weather information was new to me. Usually, James Spann or Jason Simpson would brief me on the weather happening in Alabama and/or the nation. This involved many stops along the way for explanation of vocabulary and abbreviations. Have you ever listened to a meteorologist talk about models? There are abbreviations for everything! I also learned how to update and build graphics for weather presentations. It took almost the whole month for me to get the hang of it, but now I will be somewhat ahead in my future classes involving the computer systems. Becoming familiar with the radar was a benefit as well. There is much more information provided by a radar than I previously thought. Whether understanding a computer system or just recognizing a term, all of the meteorology information that I have learned will truly assist me in my studies and career.
This business relies on communication almost as much as scientific knowledge. Throughout my internship, I observed the weather team broadcast weather forecasts. By simply watching their techniques, I learned skills to effectively communicate a forecast. One of the most occurring and best suggestion that I heard was to “tell the story.” Later, I received my own chance to put communication to work during my first forecast on the green wall. This allowed me to break through the nervousness and awkwardness with the green wall before I begin classes. I cannot wait to put all of these skills to use again at Mississippi State.
One of the best advantages to this internship was being in an actual television station. It reinforced all that I have learned thus far to see it in action. At MSU, Broadcast Meteorology students are required to take different television production classes. It was very interesting to witness how the producers, directors, camera operators, etc. all work to develop a successful show. I also was privy to several weather briefings and television business conversations that allowed me to learn other aspects of meteorology. The employees here gave me much advice about my degree, resume tapes, and other tools for my career. Without interning, it would have been difficult to understand all of these aspects.
Overall, this internship was a wonderful experience, expanding my horizons and ways of thinking. Along with all of the learning, I had a fun time joking with the meteorologists! It was great meeting everyone at ABC 33/40, and I wish the internship could have been longer. Parting is such sweet sorrow! Adieu 33/40; MSU here I come!
on July 1, 2005, 8:24 pm
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