Gabe, Now that the nerves has settled, prepare for the real work to begin. Having worked almost a full week, there are a few things you should understand. First of all, realize that the work you do will be very varied and usually out of your realm of knowledge. Secondly and on a related note, make …
Dear Ashley, Welcome to Detroit! You are almost finished with your first week, and I feel like it can only go uphill from here. I know that it has been a difficult week for you. It has been filled with getting locked out of your office multiple times a day, navigating a dark apartment that …
Hello Beautiful, Welcome to Detroit. Welcome to InsideOut. Welcome to the intersection of Cass st. and Forest W. You have literally no idea what the next nine-ish weeks are gonna be like. Hopefully they are so good you re-apply for the program next spring, but that’s getting a little hopeful. What you need to focus …
Week One: That was refreshing. I’m refreshed. I’m refreshing. Read More »
Hey Collin, Your first week was pretty weird – but you already knew that. You had your first day off on Monday, a huge event at the Packard Plant Tuesday, and meetings all over the city on Thursday. Each day brought something new, and each new experience molded your expectations and goals going forward. You’re from …
Hey Dom, The next ten weeks are going to be really exciting, and I implore you to make the most out of them. Your placement at Metro Matters will allow you to do the sort of policy-centric research in metro-Detroit that you always wanted to do, and the opportunity to live in the city itself will be …
I didn’t have any solid expectations of Detroit, the DCBRP program, or my internship in the Detroit Public Schools’ Office of Energy and Sustainability, but I still managed to be surprised by them all. Most of what I have heard about Detroit is that it’s a dangerous city. But when I was applying for this …
The beginning has been a blur. Moving boxes, plastic-wrapped mattresses, walks around midtown, and the fear of losing the apartment keys all blend into memory as I begin my work with American Indian Health and Family Services (AIHFS). After learning about fire extinguishers, burns, building layouts, back safety, and outlook, I was led to my …
Hey Danielle, It’s already June and you’re on to a whole new adventure for the rest of the summer. This has already been a big summer for you- spending May managing the greenhouse has already taught you a lot about yourself. Remember to keep learning throughout the summer, and take each new day as one …
Dear Damaris, I have a feeling you are going to have a great summer! I know how excited you are to participate in this wonderful program. The DCBRP is full of opportunities to make a difference, meet new people and contribute to this great city. I know Detroit holds a special place in your heart. …
Are you there, self? I know you’re at your Sierra Club internship right now, waiting for something to do, but it’s the first week–don’t fret if you’re a bit bored! I know you’ve had some mixed feelings about being back in Detroit. How do I know, you ask? Because I’m you, silly! I know it’s …
