In fact, this is a major pitfall, and should quickly be overcome so that you can learn and grow in your position. The next stage, which is confrontation, is a time when your problems have occurred and now you must use methods to overcome them. It is suggested that if you have experienced disillusionment, then you must reevaluate your goals and expectations to make them realistic and achievable. When these obstacles have been resolved, there is confidence and a positive outlook present. From this point, we transition into competence.
Competence allows an individual to feel good and be productive.
The final stage of culmination signals the ending of your experience as an intern. There is a sense of sadness in leaving but also remorse for thinking that you haven't fully contributed to the job.