Greetings! We are the Unrestricted Interns for summer 2022!

After an exciting and nerve-wracking interview process, five interns were selected to spend the summer developing key skills and core passions at Against. We look forward to breaking boundaries and learning how to produce work with a rebellious mindset. Although brand new, we found ourselves immediately moved and excited by the principles that Against operates by. 

How can we challenge our mindsets? What questions can we ask to understand the true purpose? Who is the customer that is being catered to and why? How do we explore and expand the quest for creativity? How can we make decisions while retaining intention and core values? 

These questions guide us as we embark on this exciting journey. Although we come from different backgrounds and skill sets, we are dedicated to inclusivity and collaboration in order to contribute ideas together that are relevant, stirring, and brave. 

Are you interested in learning more about the Unrestricted Internship opportunity? Click here.

INdigo

Major: Marketing and Digital Media

What Against principle do you resonate with the most?

STAY CURIOUS

I was immediately drawn to the principle “stay curious” because it is a concept that challenges you to reject complacency and seek ideas and inspiration relentlessly. Some of the greatest inventions and questions come from the ability to stay curious and ask yourself and others: “What If?”.

What is your guilty pleasure snack:

Mashed potatoes with croutons. Seriously try it, it’s so good.

Dream Concert Lineup:

Definitely Still Woozy, The Growlers, Hozier, and Caamp.

What is your favorite Local Event?

Treefort!!!

Kayli

Major: Graphic Design

What Against principle do you resonate with most?

GO FORWARD

The Against principle that I resonate with most is “Go Forward” because life has taught me that with a strong mindset, positivity, and perseverance, anything can be accomplished.

Your comfort TV show?

Anything on Food Network.

What would your perfect day look like?

My perfect day would include a trip to the beach, acai bowls for lunch, and a sunset picnic to finish the day off.

What’s your favorite color?

Everything in pink, please!

MARIAISMEIRA

Major: Marketing with a minor in Media Production

What Against principle do you resonate with most?

BE REBELLIOUS

This principle was one that stuck out to me because the meaning of rebellion can take on many forms, for me it’s an act of courage to stick out of the norms and expectations set out in society, especially for women.

What’s a small/mundane thing that makes you happy?

There are two things that make me the happiest is the smell of rain and the moon.

What strange superpower would you choose?

Photographic memory

Favorite song/go-to karaoke song

Kiwi by Harry Styles

What is a convenience item you wish existed?

The spy kids microwave

NICK

Major: Film & Television, Advertising Minor

What Against principle do you resonate with most?

CHALLENGE YOUR PERCEPTIONS

This principle stuck out to me because I love looking at the world through different scopes, questioning everything, and constantly searching for perspectives that challenge my own.

Dream concert lineup:

Vince Staples, Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller

Favorite class you have taken?

A philosophy course called “Belief and Reality”, we spent the semester studying epistemology and metaphysics, while asking questions and holding discussions on the nature of our reality.

Your comfort tv show?

The Office, U.S. obviously

If you could compete on one game show, what would it be?

Definitely The Price Is Right, but back when Bob Barker was hosting.