[Foundations] Reflections (After)

Professor Jones guides students through the importance of reflecting after an internship — not just on what they did, but on how the experience connects to business objectives, personal growth, and academic learning. He introduces ways to create a personal log, written summary, or even a career portfolio to turn internship insights into long-term direction.

Key Takeaways:

• Reflection is a vital final step in the Internship Learning Continuum, focused on the business-level or “why” thinking.
• Students should create a weekly log or journal, tracking tasks, emotions, challenges, and observed best practices.
• A written reflection (even if not required) becomes a valuable benchmark for tracking career progress and self-awareness.
• Reflections should connect internship experience to coursework — e.g., analyzing how the company responds to guest feedback using service quality frameworks.
• This reflection process helps students begin to build a “Portfolio Career— a Flux Superpower” which is a flexible, evolving set of experiences that support long-term professional growth.