Social Work Case Study

For the second semester of Northland CAPS, I’ve had the privilege of interning at Thornton Tomasetti (TT), an engineering consultant located in downtown Kansas City near Crown Center. Thornton Tomasetti mainly focuses on structural engineering yet also does work on engineering design and analysis services. As a cohesive unit, they work with clients all over the world on projects of every size and level of complexity. Over the past several months, I’ve learned all about the different levels of such a massive corporation and how each one contributes to a much greater end product.
In terms of my involvement within the company, I have been taking care of the daily administrative tasks around the office. This may consist of stocking the printers …show more content…
Preparation is definitely at the top of the list when it comes to finding success in the real world. It’s good to have an idea in mind as to how you’re going to approach each day and how much you can get done within in a certain time range. In my case, I’ve set up a timeline as to how I’m going to conclude my final two weeks at my internship. Throughout this period, I would say I’ve acquired new skills in relation to using the computer. I’ve not only learned about other software programs but additionally how to better communicate electronically. In general, I even feel like I’ve gained a greater sense of professionalism out in the working world. With this being said, I believe that many of the things we’ve worked on in class helped me anticipate for what was to come down the road. On the side of training, I did complete a few tutorials regarding Revit as well as in shop drawings. I think they’ll give me a foundation to build off of when I encounter similar courses …show more content…
I think I have learned to be more outgoing and open-minded after being placed in this kind of environment. There have been instances where I surely was out of my comfort zone, yet I think I it taught me to put myself out there and not be afraid to take risks along the way. I really can say that I’ve developed a more positive self-image throughout this process. I feel like I have a great potential in this field.
I think I did a good job of managing my time and putting forth my best effort. I clocked in-and-out every day with no issues and maintained quality effort all the way throughout. I wanted to show that I could translate my life in a classroom to an office and live up to the expectations. I don’t know if there’s anything I would’ve done differently. If there was one thing to point out, I guess I could’ve asked for more assistance/help every now and then.
I would recommend this work experience to anyone who wants to get a feel of what the office life is truly like. Early on, you will notice that you have a ton more individual freedom as compared to school. I, personally, had my own cubicle and was able to function there fairly well. Also, if you’re a student who wants to get a better understanding of structural engineering, this would be without a doubt a place to take into consideration. I was here for only a few months and got an extensive look at the structural

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