Category Archives: Intern Experiences

This past Sunday I found myself wearing a red dress and running in circles around the Amato’s parking lot (the one off St. John), cold and a little buzzed. You may be wondering, “Was she on drugs?” Um, no. Let … Continue reading →

So, I’m pretty sure they drove up in the Van, but it doesn’t change the fact that Matt & Kim were here and they pretty much blew the doors off Port City Music Hall on Wednesday, November 3rd. Opening Band, … Continue reading →

Let’s face it: the economy is still off. For those who have recently graduated from college, this is felt especially viscerally. Many jobs require years of “real world” work experience, and others require advanced degrees—neither of which the recent grad … Continue reading →

I was asked to keep my eyes and ears open for anything and everything that might be a good fit for Portland Magazine‘s Holiday Gift Guide. I’ve made phone calls to jewelry stores local to the Portland vicinity. I’ve traveled … Continue reading →

In addition to being an intern and full-time student of English, I am also a student of French and a recent assignment on French-Canadian culture and cuisine brought me to a beautiful realization:  one can buy poutine, right here, in … Continue reading →

Recently I had the best retail experience of my life—and I didn’t even buy anything! Last week we were assigned to visit various Portland ethnic food stores to find items for the Holiday Gift Guide. The last store on the … Continue reading →

I hadn’t been working at Portland Magazine for more than a day when I got my first photo assignment: to capture the beer tasting event at Novare Res Bier Cafe sponsored by Portland Magazine!  As a newbie, I thought, I’m … Continue reading →

All photos by Rebecca Gillenwater

Can you imagine a more collectively and consistently despised professional group than parking enforcement officers? Also known as “meter maids,” these individuals make their living largely by issuing parking tickets—to poor, hapless souls like me and you. A good friend of mine who … Continue reading →