How did you find your internship?

A friend of mine had the same internship the summer before.  He contacted his former boss and I sent her my resume.

Why this internship?

It was the only internship I knew how to get.  I had no other internships lined up and if I didn't get this one, I probably would not have had an internship at all.

What were your general responsibilities?
Answering Phones, Making Copies, Setting Up Meetings, Booking Travel, Researching Bands, etc

What was a typical day like?

I would get into the office around 11am.  Sat at my desk and tried to find new bands on MySpace and other music blog sites.  While there, I answered phones and aided the entire department with whatever it needed.  I would usually leave the office around 7pm and then head out to a concert every night to check out an up and coming band.

Did you receive any perks, benefits, or compensation?

The internship was unpaid, but I received free lunch most days.  I was reimbursed for any concerts that I went to and I was able to be guest listed to most company/industry events.

Where did you live?

I lived in the NYU Dorms.  They made it really easy for students doing internships to rent a dorm room by the week.

Future plans?

I plan on having a full time job in the music industry while managing some bands on the side.

Any particular advice?

Personal references are always a great way in.  However, when you don't have that, I would use the internet to browse through opportunities and find employers looking for interns.