Preparing for Sweatshop Internship

Nothing special, but this is how I handled it. I think a key takeaway is most of the 'preparation' you can do is mental. 

• Expect to work late every night. As I look back on my internship, the times in which the hours frustrated me the most was when I expected that I'd be done by X hour, made plans and then realized I would no longer be able to make those plans. You can argue this isn't a healthy long-term approach to take, but for 10 weeks, its manageable. 
• Rest when you can. The incremental benefits of sleeping at 1am vs. 3am for me was massive. Take advantage of the early evening downtime (exercise, walk around the block, eat your dinner outside, etc.). Some of this was made much easier during WFH, but fresh air goes a long way.
• Do something on the weekend. I think its important to experience both sides of this job as an intern (the grueling hours but also the nice lifestyle it provides). 
• Comb through the network drive and get familiar with materials and presentations. A lot of the work in banking is repurposed for different clients, so if you want to improve efficiency, spend the time to get comfortable with the jargon, the templates, the deal storyline, etc. It helps you ask better questions, process information quicker, and displays an interest in the job.