A little nervous for internship start- advice?

I just started my summer internship for a consulting firm on Monday and will be staffed on my project next week. I’m a little worried because I feel like I do not know enough to own an endure portion of the project myself and run analyses completely independently (as if I’ll be thrown into a forest with no idea of where to go). We did just have a week of training but obviously you can’t learn everything just watching someone talk on zoom. Do any of you have experiences with this or any advice for me?

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Understand that you are not alone. Every consultant there once was in your shoes. They will understand your initial imposter syndrome. Just remain confident and ask questions when needed.

 

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