Personal Reflection

Raegan Benda

Supervisor: Jennifer Gonzalez

December 8, 2025, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, December 9, 2025, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, December 10, 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hour Total: 112 hours

During these next hours of my internship, I completed two more review assignments: 91_1_S1026-S1510_pg242-276 and 91_1_Senate Joint Resolutions_pg479-497. These assignments were a lot shorter than previous assignments I have had to review, however, they really emphasized the progress I've been able to make this semester! For this blog post, I want to focus on the personal growth I've had with this semester overall. First, I had two internships and was enrolled in 12 hours this semester. I've had a personal goal to graduate as quickly as possible and with that comes saying yes to as many work and internship opportunities as I can. As someone who transitioned into librarianship, I've had to navigate challenges and discomfort outside of my comfort zone.

Editing and reviewing this section of bill summaries. I had to make a few edits to some rows but this section was fairly easy to edit and review.

It's difficult to make such a large career transition without sometimes doubting yourself. There were definitely moments this semester where I doubted my ability to complete all of my responsibilities to my standard. I think I had a difficult time seeing my potential in the midst of what seemed like chaos. But as I reflect, I also see just how much I was able to overcome hardship and take advantage of the many opportunities I have had to advance my career and personal life. I've learned new lessons, completed tasks I never thought I would have and overcome much hardship. I'm going to look back at this period of my life fondly and remember the challenges I had to overcome to lead me just one step closer to my goal to be a law librarian.