Back in elementary, I got addicted into reading W.I.T.C.H. comic book and I was even able to finish it, having more than 40 issues. Candy magazine was added to my collection soon after. I would buy them monthly and read each page. W.I.T.C.H., Candy, and some of the magazines I have bought, read, and enjoyed are produced by Summit Media. Reason as to why I have always dreamed of working there. I am aware that they are one of the leading publishing companies in the country and it's ambitious for me to even try.
My chance of getting there and being able to work there was brought by "luck." It just happened that there's this specific group in Summit who badly needed three to five artists and together with my two friends, we got in and became official interns.
I knew that working for them will be a big challenge, and it's true. But after each project, there's this proud feeling inside me that finally, my boss said yes to my work. Striving hard to get your layout/s be published and approved has never been this fun. I've also experienced how it is to deal with bosses, bosses of the bosses and even clients. A lot of "ayoko na" moments came, but having a coffee in the pantry pulled some stress off of me.
Plus, seeing the Candy team regularly gave me hypes even if I stopped reading their magazine last November (I am growing and my preferences are changing.) I remember how much I wanted to talk to them on my last day and thank them for guiding me through my teen years, let them know how much I look up to them, and that seeing them brought me tears. I wasn't able to do it, though, but I am still happy.
My last week with Summit was a bit emotional, honestly. I was overwhelmed and sad at the same time. I have enjoyed working there but yes, my 200 hours is about to end. I knew that I am gonna miss it. If school was still few weeks ago, I'll go beyond my 200-hour-requirement.
I have understood how it is to be outside, to be in the "real" industry. I learned not only how to work with a professional team, but also how to rely on myself when needed. I am so much glad that our supervisor trusted our thoughts and our designs. Somehow, I knew I existed on their events and pages. At to the very least, I realized that Summit, somehow, made use of my skill and capability. I became a part of Summit Media even just for a short while. It was the greatest fulfillment of my life, definitely a DREAM CAME TRUE.
This is how my internship in Summit Media Publishing Co. Inc. ended last June of summer vacation:
Intern is very reliable in producing rush requirements and is diligent in meeting revision requirements. She does not need follow throughs and can be expected to come up with "thought of" concepts. She also notes instructions carefully and can be counted on to produce regular pages and in-mag marketing collaterals, and deliver output quality like a pro.
So I can finally say that yes, Hershey Deatrix B. Castro was an intern in the Creative Solutions of Summit Media.
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| Photo with and by our supervisor, Ms. Bambi Vinluan. She's the nicest. |
To all the people who have helped me reached this,
I owe you all big time. I am blessed enough, thank you.
To Summit Media, I'll see you next time, hopefully, sooner. It was an honor.
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To Summit Media, I'll see you next time, hopefully, sooner. It was an honor.
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