This week looks interesting so far. I read 3 articles relating to virtual internships, and I was not surprised with some of the items that were listed, since I already knew quite a bit about virtual internships before starting this course. For example, I knew that it didn't require commuting; the only commute the student is expected to do is get out of bed and walk to the computer.
Virtual internships aren't for everyone, however; people who are more on the extroverted side recharge their energy from being around other people, so they would possibly crave the face-to-face contact from fellow interns, instructors, and other clientele. On the other hand, people who are more introverted, like me, recharge their energy from being alone, or spending time away from others for a while. I feel I have been able to motivate myself a lot easier by working from the comfort of my dorm room; it saves a lot of gasoline, time, and money, and like the articles stated, I can set my own hours and communicate with the site supervisor through email or Skype.
Good point about the value of on-site or virtual experiences based on whether you are an extrovert or introvert. I also think that extroverts can recharge by becoming involved in activities in their neighborhood or community rather than spending time commuting and depending on work to provide that type of experience.
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