Throughout my cybersecurity internship, I completed a series of reflective journal entries, submitted at the end of every 50 hours of work. Each journal provided an opportunity to think deeply about my experiences, challenges, projects, and overall progress toward my learning objectives.

These reflections helped me track my growth, document important lessons, and address any obstacles I encountered along the way. I also had the option to include a professional interview in one of my journals, where I asked questions about important skills, career advice, and industry expectations. Together, these journals offer a detailed look at how my internship shaped my skills and understanding of the cybersecurity field.

Journal Entry 1

This journal reflects on my first 50 hours, focusing on adjusting to the organization, learning workplace expectations, and completing my initial technical support and cybersecurity tasks.

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Journal Entry 2

For this journal, I interviewed the Head of the U.S. IT Department to gain advice for students entering IT and cybersecurity. The interview provided valuable insights on important skills, career growth, and preparing for industry challenges.

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Journal Entry 3

In this journal, I interviewed an HR employee and recruiter from the company to learn more about the hiring process. The interview offered helpful advice for students navigating internships, job searches, and starting their careers in cybersecurity and IT.

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Journal Entry 4

This journal highlights challenges I faced while troubleshooting cybersecurity issues and how I adapted by learning new tools, improving technical strategies, and supporting users more effectively.

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Journal Entry 5

In this reflection, I review my progress toward my learning objectives, the improvement in my technical and troubleshooting skills, and how managing more complex projects helped strengthen my confidence and critical thinking abilities.

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Journal Entry 6

For my final journal, I presented a summary of my internship experience to company leadership. The presentation outlined the projects I completed, the internship objectives I achieved, and how the experience contributed to my professional growth.

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