Mitchell was an intern for BYU during Fall 2024.
Briefly explain what you did and the result of your internship.
We developed living saving skills and procedures to help those in distress on BYU campus and in the greater world around us.
What did you learn in your internship that you were not expecting to learn?
I was not expecting to learn how to genuinely care for those in distress. I always believed that this was something you couldn't teach, but it had to be experienced. But the TAs and Instructors for this course shared their experiences in such meaningful ways that it was impossible to not care evermore for even the mildest of distress calls.
How have your future plans changed because of what you learned from your internship experience?
I always thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do after college, but now the path is much less clear. I've found a new passion that must be given equal weight and consideration.
Please share how your experience led to personal inspiration or insightful revelation.
When I first took this course, it was merely a means to gain medical hours. But, as I came to learn more about emergency medicine, lifesaving techniques, and procedures I discovered a whole new world of experiences which has changed my perspective on life itself. I have found such joy in serving people in distress through empowering them in crucial ways. This came from not only the internship but the myriad of hours spend shadowing with BYU's wonderful EMS agency full of real students who really care for providing meaningful patient care to each individual who calls for help.
Would you recommend this internship to other students?
One hundred percent yes! This course will change anyone's perspective on the world around them for the better. You'll find a family of people who want to help others and care for those in need.
Is there anything else you would like to say regarding your internship?
It's phenomenal. There's no experience quite like it.