Most colleges require students to take an internship before graduation. It allows students to get their feet in the door before they are set free post-graduation. Internships could be in a hospital, business office or with a music producer. During an internship you get to meet new people, learn about the field and determine if this is something you want to do for the rest of your life.

Here are some thoughts most interns may have while at work:

1. Should I add "-the intern" after I introduce myself?

"Hi I'm __, the intern". And on some days, you just introduce yourself solely as "the intern".

2. I don't know any of the terminology

Starting from the first day on the job, you were clueless on the terminology of the business. "Can you help me with the accounts payable?" "What's that?" Thankfully, your boss taught you well and you can now help your colleagues with anything.

3. Making jokes with the CEO, no big deal

Even though you're at the bottom of the organizational chart, you still have conversations with the CEO or director when he or she is in the office. Despite her/his intimidating demeanor, he/she is a normal person that has hobbies and likes to crack jokes with everyone.

4. Is it 5 o' clock yet?

Even if you like your job, you spend most of your time looking at the clock. They say that it's "five o' clock somewhere in the world," but you wish "somewhere in the world" was here.

5. Invited to the monthly meeting, I'm making it far in life

Feeling extra special when you get asked to sit in the meeting with the rest of the team.

6. I'm emotionally attached to these people

People come and go. But you befriend so many during your time that you get emotionally attached to them. Every time someone tells you that a colleague sent in their two weeks notice, it breaks your heart.

7. I'm the person they go to for a millennial perspective

You are probably the youngest person in the office. So when they need opinions on whether millennials would download a certain app, you're the go-to person.

8. These are some important people I'm working with

Everyone in the company (no matter the rank) should feel greatly appreciated. Your colleagues are wonderful people who dedicate their time to better the company. Each member of the team is important--from the CEO to the Sales/Accounting team to the intern.

9. Why does the IT guy always mess with me

As an intern, it feels like being a freshmen in high school. There is always someone that likes to poke fun at you. But you just have fun and mess with him back.

10. I can't look at my computer any longer

You can binge watch Netflix for 3 days straight, but can't stare at a computer for 8 hours. So you find yourself walking away from your desk or stretching so your eyes can take a break.

11. I'm actually learning some things about the real world

Throughout your internship, you've learned more than you expected to. It could be that this field interests you or it didn't. But you learned how to interact with colleagues, what kind of boss you respect, how this company is making an impact on the community, how to be a working member of society, etc. You are now ready to apply for grown-up (paying) jobs.