One of my favorite parts of the program so far has definitely been the seminars. I have really enjoyed all of the seminars, but especially the one where we went through the human centered design process and came up with a prototypes that would help someone with their morning commute. It was a great seminar …
After a long week at work, Fridays came as the refreshing finish line before the weekend. It was difficult waking up 30 minutes earlier than the rest of the week, but the seminars were pleasant. I enjoyed meeting leaders of the various non-profits that some of my UROP CBRP colleagues were working with. It was …
I have appreciated the knowledge that I have gained through the seminar component of the Detroit Community Based Research Program. As Nate mentioned in his blog, it’s a nice little “breather” from the 9-5 workday. Likewise, I have broadened my understanding of observing v. interpreting, professional writing, comprehensive design, and a whole slew of other …
Throughout the program, I have had a love-hate relationship with the Friday seminars. To be fair, the only thing I’ve hated is how early I’ve had to wake up when I just want to sleep in after a long week at work. Other than that, I have learned so much new information from each week’s …
Over the course of these past nine weeks I have learned a great deal both from my placement, seminar as well as around the city. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect way to spend my summer. I enjoyed the different aspects seminar as far as having a community engagement section for us to …
Honestly I don’t know how seminar can stand up to the numerous excellent experiences I’ve had in Detroit, or as a research fellow at InsideOut. However, that being said, they provided a nice “cool down” period at the end of the week. They were the rejuvenating exhale after a week long inhale; the breath I took …
The first time I took a tour in Ann Arbor for my dream school I remember them mentioning that the University of Michigan was actually started in Detroit. Being here this summer I have noticed subtle hints of Michigan pride that has truly made an impact on my experience. A little background information on myself, …
Work at GRDC has certainty been interesting over the last couple of weeks. Largely I have been out on the pavement working to distribute my survey in person. This has been an interesting process as while I am making contact with many businesses, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of returned surveys. While I …
You simply cannot get bored down here. It’s downright impossible. Every single day there is something extraordinary going on, and the thing is—that’s ordinary in Detroit. I feel like I have experienced more in the nine weeks now I’ve been here than I have in my entire life. That’s not hyperbole either. For example, Monday, …
Over the past week, I’ve realized how doing assignments that I might not feel “qualified” for can benefit me more than I might realize. My organization has been working on a land bank partnership agreement for the past couple of weeks and I’ve been attending the meetings pertaining to the agreement application. I knew nothing …
