Kassidy Schumann – Communications Intern

As exhibitors from around the country gear up for a long haul tell us what you do to pass time on long road trips.

I sleep on roadtrips… a lot! I will also pass time with phone calls or playlists and podcasts. 

How has the first few weeks of interning been? Give us a recap or reflection!

We have been super busy at the office! In the first 3 weeks we have done a lot of work for Jr. Nationals, and I am excited to sail away with Shorthorn! I will also say I have had a great time getting to know the staff here and think they are amazing!

What is one piece of advice you have for the exhibitors as they come to compete in Maryland?

I know that Jr. Nationals can be stressful, but as the last year exhibitors know – there are only so many Jr. Nationals you get to attend so enjoy them and make lots of memories!

We have 16 hours to kill! Drop a few of your favorite songs for a road trip playlist.

• Bring on the Rain – Jo Dee Messina & Tim McGraw
• Love’s Gonna Make It Alright – George Strait
• Everytime We Touch – Cascada 

Elizabeth Crumm – Registrations Intern

As exhibitors from around the country gear up for a long haul tell us what you do to pass time on long road trips.

I usually bring my laptop with me to knock out schoolwork, answer emails, and watch Netflix. After I do that, I usually turn a podcast on and take a nap!  

How has the first few weeks of interning been? Give us a recap or reflection!

The past couple of weeks have been super busy and, on the go, to get prepared for the best Junior Nationals! I have been able to get to know the staff more and their absolute best team to work with! 

 What is one piece of advice you have for the exhibitors as they come to compete in Maryland?

My best piece of advice I would give to exhibitors is to just have a blast, to get out of your confront zone and go talk to everyone because those are the best friendships you will have down the road! 

We have 16 hours to kill! Drop a few of your favorite songs for our road trip playlist.

• Any man of mine – Shania Twain 
• Check yes or no – George Strait 
• Hannah Montana shuffle

Paige Van Duke – Youth Activities Intern

As exhibitors from around the country gear up for a long haul tell us what you do to pass time on long road trips.

To pass time catch up on sleep, make phone calls, listen to good music or an audio book!

How has the first few weeks of interning been? Give us a recap or reflection!

The internship has been great thus far! We have been busy at the office getting everything prepared for the show and the contests! The staff is great, and it’s been a pleasure to get to know and work alongside them! I am so excited to Sail Away with Shorthorns this week in Maryland!

What is one piece of advice you have for the exhibitors as they come to compete in Maryland?

Enjoy every moment, it goes by quicker than you think! Try something new and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, you never know until you try.

We have 16 hours to kill! Drop a few of your favorite songs for our road trip playlist.

• King of the Road, Randy Travis
• Heads Carolina Tails California, Joe Dee Messina 
• ‘Til You Can’t, Cody Johnson