Crispin, Porter, & Bogusky Internships

Crispin Porter & Bogusky offers internships three times a year: Winter (Jan-April), Summer (May-August) and Fall (Sept-Dec).  CP+B take about 120 interns annually (about 40 per semester).  All internships are paid.

These internships are across all advertising disciplines: creative, production, media, design, strategy, planning, etc. CP+B has offices in Boulder, CO and Miami, FL.

Interns get to see the inner workings of one of the hottest ad agencies in the world. Interns also may work in teams to deliver real client solutions.

Crispin Porter & Bogusky is looking for interns who are expecting to change culture faster than you can say, “Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto.” At CP+B, the best idea is boss, and creativity comes from everyone, including our interns. Confidence is expected, and cockiness is left at the door. If you’re ready to feed off pure creative adrenaline and leave your mark on world-famous brands, then welcome to The Factory. And you thought there was no place like home.*

Crispin Porter + Bogusky, a member of the MDC Partners network, has a client list that includes Burger King, Microsoft, Domino’s Pizza, Coke Zero, Guitar Hero, Old Navy, Gap, Best Buy and Geek Squad. Based in Boulder, Miami, and Gothenburg, Sweden, CP+B is one of the most awarded agencies in the world with the unprecedented distinction of winning the Grand Prix at the Cannes International Advertising Festival in five separate categories. The agency has been named Agency of the Year twelve times in the trade press, as well as twice being named Interactive Agency of the Year at Cannes. In 2009, CP+B was named Agency of the Year by Advertising Age, Adweek, Creativity and the Clio Awards. The agency and their work have been profiled numerous times in publications that include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Week, Forbes, Fast Company, Time, Newsweek, Campaign, Archive and Shots. The agency has additional offices in Los Angeles and London as well as more than one billion in billings.*

CP+B internship rap: here.
CP+B hire us internship marketing: here.
CP+B auctions off their interns: here.

Crispin Porter & Bogusky offers internships three times a year: Winter (Jan-April), Summer (May-August) and Fall (Sept-Dec).  CP+B take about 120 interns annually (about 40 per semester).  All internships are paid.

These internships are across all advertising disciplines: creative, production, media, design, strategy, planning, etc. CP+B has offices in Boulder, CO and Miami, FL.

Interns get to see the inner workings of one of the hottest ad agencies in the world. Interns also may work in teams to deliver real client solutions.

Crispin Porter & Bogusky is looking for interns who are expecting to change culture faster than you can say, “Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto.” At CP+B, the best idea is boss, and creativity comes from everyone, including our interns. Confidence is expected, and cockiness is left at the door. If you’re ready to feed off pure creative adrenaline and leave your mark on world-famous brands, then welcome to The Factory. And you thought there was no place like home.*

Crispin Porter + Bogusky, a member of the MDC Partners network, has a client list that includes Burger King, Microsoft, Domino’s Pizza, Coke Zero, Guitar Hero, Old Navy, Gap, Best Buy and Geek Squad. Based in Boulder, Miami, and Gothenburg, Sweden, CP+B is one of the most awarded agencies in the world with the unprecedented distinction of winning the Grand Prix at the Cannes International Advertising Festival in five separate categories. The agency has been named Agency of the Year twelve times in the trade press, as well as twice being named Interactive Agency of the Year at Cannes. In 2009, CP+B was named Agency of the Year by Advertising Age, Adweek, Creativity and the Clio Awards. The agency and their work have been profiled numerous times in publications that include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Week, Forbes, Fast Company, Time, Newsweek, Campaign, Archive and Shots. The agency has additional offices in Los Angeles and London as well as more than one billion in billings.*

CP+B internship rap: here.
CP+B hire us internship marketing: here.
CP+B auctions off their interns: here.

"Everyone treats you as if you already are an employee." Position: Creative Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.28/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/24/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: This was one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The culture and people at CP+B are amazing. Everyone is willing to stop what they are doing to help you out even if they are ridiculously busy. Everyone treats you as if you already are an employee. Interning at CP+B is not just about the work, these people are extremely social and always make sure to include the interns in for any of their social gatherings. If you really want to get your feet wet in the advertising world this is the internship that will give you the most opportunity and best experience! Cons: Hard work, but worth it. Advice for other students: Lots of applications, apply creatively.

"At CP+B they don't just make awesome ads-they change culture" Position: Production Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.25/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/24/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: As an intern be prepared for a large work load. There is never a dull moment here. There was always work to be done but it is all worth it. They really want the interns to get the most out of this program through a mentoring program, department 101s and a project specifically for interns. I learned so much from my time at CP+B. It is definitely a "balls to the wall" experience but why would you have it any other way? At CP+B they don't just make awesome ads-they change culture! Cons: None. Advice for other students: Work hard.

"CP+B interns have won everything from Cannes Lions to Clios" Position: Ad Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.28/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/24/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: No other internship offers this level of immersion, professionalism, or fun. From day one, a CP+B intern is thrown into the mix with lifelong Ad professionals, becoming a key member of the one of the top agencies in the world. CP+B interns have won everything from Cannes Lions to Clios for their contributions. Cons: Work late nights, but worth it. Advice for other students: Best internship in advertising.

"Crispin changes culture, which is cool." Position: Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.50/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/24/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: The knowledge I gained in 3 months in Boulder, will be with me for a lifetime. It changed the way I approach ideas, and distilling the understanding of culture and advertising. Cons: Some people don't like Boulder, but I do. Advice for other students: CP+B intern automatically makes your resume pop.

"Couldn't ask for a better way to spend my first 3 months out of school" Position: Digital Strategy Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.28/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/24/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: Couldn't ask for a better way to spend my first 3 months out of school. Working in this agency made me realize very quickly how the real world of "advertising" works. Everything from the creative process, people, and cp+b culture was a lesson learned. It's an incredible opportunity and an inspiring place to work altogether. Cons: none Advice for other students: Find a way in.

"The department 101s were really informative" Position: Creative Intern Location: Miami, FL Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/24/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: I interned in the Miami office and had an eye-opening experience. There is a lot of work to do but they really treat the interns well. I always felt like a real employee and enjoyed working on real projects. The department 101s were really informative and I liked how this internship allows you to explore the other departments when you have time. Overall, a great experience and an unbelievable internship. Advice for other students: Miami is fun, but the hours are long. This is a top internship.

"Experience of a lifetime" Position: Advertising Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.50/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/24/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: Experience of a lifetime. highly recommended. chance to work alongside best minds in advertising. Cons: none Advice for other students: Boulder is a great place to spend a summer.

"The best internship you could ever get in advertising." Position: Copywriter Location: Miami,Fl Pay: $7/hour Duration: 13 weeks Review posted on 2/25/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: You work on real projects and learn from extremely talented people. Cons: N/A Advice for other students: Do everything!

"awesomeness" Position: art director Location: miami Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/25/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

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"Intesene, hard work and amazing" Position: Integrated coordinator Location: Boulder Duration: 20 weeks Review posted on 2/27/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

"Do it." Location: Miami Review posted on 3/1/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: you get paid to intern in such an amazing place! Advice for other students: learn from as many people as you can. be nice.

"12 weeks of a fire tornado of love + advertising + marketing + insane ideas + pure awesomeness" Position: Content Management Intern Location: Miami Pay: $7.26/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 4/21/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: -Free food -Priceless knowledge -Kickass ideas -Lovable office Cons: -Sleep is a luxury not a necessity Advice for other students: -Live it. Learn it. Love it or hate it. -Impress yourself; set your goals high.

"Rocks My Socks" Position: Content Depot Location: Miami Pay: $7/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 4/22/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: Great environment, great people. Cons: Be ready for long hours. Advice for other students: Don't join unless you love what you do. Only the best succeed here.

"You get what you put into it. CP+B is a terrific place." Position: Interactive Production Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.50/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 6/1/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Neutral "OK" Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: - Cool office. - The other interns were very fun to hangout with. We really bonded and I still keep in touch with most of them. - CP+B is open to interns and had a good time working/ messing around with us. - Huge digital projects. - I loved the feedback that the creative department would give. Perfectionists in a food way. Cons: I hope I can turn this into an entry level position. Advice for other students: Find a way in to CP+B, don't take no for an answer.

"Crispin is amazing and the work is something people talk about" Position: Recruiting & Account Management Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7/hour Duration: 10 weeks Review posted on 8/10/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: As an intern at Crispin Porter Bogusky, I worked in the recruiting and account management units. I loved the variety. I helped the Burger King, Dominos and Coke Zero teams. The office is very cool and all the people are smart/down to earth. As an intern, I also worked on the intern project which was to increase male involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Great time at Crispin! Cons: Everybody at Crispin works hard. You are expected to put in relatively long hours. Advice for other students: I think CPB gets well over 1,000+ internship applications each summer. Don't be lame and just send the resume, get creative.

"Huge accounts and the best people in advertising" Position: Content Management Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 8/30/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: - Crispin has amazing accounts. I was able to work on American Express Travel, Domino's, and Best Buy. - Learned about SEO. - Amazing office. - Crispin culture was outstanding. - Intern events. - Trusted to have a role in American Express recently launch of their travel initiative, Nextpedition. Cons: - People work very hard at Crispin. Not a "con" but something that you should be aware of. Advice for other students: Be creative when you apply. Creativity is very much valued at Crispin. I loved the internship!

"CP+B internship is incredible, highly recommend" Position: Interactive Design Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.50/hour Duration: 10 weeks Review posted on 10/13/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: - Some Kraft account work. Love JELL-O! - High energy. - Smart people. - Fun intern projects and loved the other interns. - Created comps that were seen by senior level creatives. - Creative feedback. Cons: - There are some long hours involved if you get into the projects. Advice for other students: Internships lead to fulltime jobs at Crispin. Be creative when you apply, they get tons of internship apps.

"Domino's Pizza account at Crispin" Position: Content Management Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.50/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 10/15/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: Wow, interning at Crispin was an incredible experience. I was able to assist in writing a creative brief, present strategic competitive research, and provided direction for social media. Working on launching a Facebook tab for Domino's was very interesting. The other interns had very eclectic backgrounds and we had so much fun together. The office is amazing and the whole agency is fun to be around. Cons: none Advice for other students: It's okay to gravitate towards certain accounts. If you are interested in something, tell somebody! I was able to work a little on the Groupon and Vitamin Water accounts.

"Real agency experience, not just an internship" Position: Content Management Intern Location: Miami Pay: $7.50/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 10/20/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: -Real work, for real clients -Learned from the best and most creative people in the industry -Chuck Porter's hats -Dogs in the office Cons: N/A Advice for other students: Apply. If you think feel this internship is better than a mediocre full-time offer, it probably is. Accept it, change your life.

"Best experience I've had at an agency" Position: Quality of Life intern Location: Miami Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 11/4/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: Got to work with all departments and everyone was so nice and open to teaching me about the agency and what they do. Cons: none. Advice for other students: apply! apply! apply! Having this internship looks great on your resume. No doubt about it!

"Brand I worked on included Jose Cuervo, Kraft, Old Navy" Position: Content Management Intern Location: Boulder, CO Pay: $$7.50/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 11/13/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: - Culture. - Loved working on Jose Cuervo's Cue The Cuervo, Cue The Cab, and CuervoGames. - Amazing office in Boulder. Cons: hard work and hours. Advice for other students: CP+B is the best agency internship. Period.

"Great culture and Crispin is the top internship in advertising" Position: Design Intern Location: Miami, FL Pay: $$7.50/hour Duration: 10 weeks Review posted on 11/27/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: - Crispin culture. - Miami is a cool city. - Well known client including: Dick's Sporting Goods, Microsoft, Vitamin Water. - Worked a ton with Art Directors that were very knowledgeable and great people. - Concepted and designed print advertisements, motion graphics, branding & identity, poster design, information graphics, and layout design. Cons: - It's hard and challenging work, make sure you're up for it. - Boulder is the HQs, although more creatives are coming to Miami. Advice for other students: Crispin provides instant credibility on your resume. If you can get into the program, you must do it.

"It was a pretty sweet place to work" Position: Copywriter Intern Location: Boulder, Colorado Pay: $7.50/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/9/2012

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Neutral "OK" My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Neutral "OK" I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

Pros: If you intern at Crispin, you're pretty much guaranteed a job at most agencies. Cons: Long hours, not much contact with CDs, no work was given to us to work on on our own - we always had to do other people's work. Advice for other students: overall it's a great place to work. I highly encourage students to apply for this internship.

"There's no better advertising internship out there. Do it." Position: Interactive Design Intern Location: Boulder, Colorado Pay: $7.26/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/13/2012

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: Working on big projects for big clients. Extremely talented people. Big intern group. Cons: Work hours are crazy sometimes. Advice for other students: Do it!