Every week I look forward to our group meetings. I feel like no matter what space we are in for the meeting we always use that time to get to know each other better and really enjoy each others presence. Each group meeting so far was in its own way was a bonding experience, from …
The seminars have all been pretty hit or miss for me. The ones that I like the most have been more interactive where the speaker asks direct questions that spark conversations with them. My favorite by far was Naom from Fresh Corner Cafe mainly because he introduced the idea of LLLC. I had never heard …
Despite the fact that these meetings are after you’ve completed a long work day, Tuesday and Thursday meet up’s have become one of my highlights from all of this summer’s fun. I have really enjoyed attending these events every week because it has enabled me to learn more about the many different nonprofit organizations in …
Touring the Russel Industrial Center was a hoot and a half! Seeing the inside of many artists’ studios was a real treat because I’m always fascinated what their “workspaces” look like. My dad paints as a hobby and has instilled a love of the arts into me. Particularly, the man doing the woodwork was very interesting. …
Seminar/group meeting reflection. Use this post to write about what you’ve learned from the seminars and group meetings. You can address one seminar or group meeting in particular, or address them all in a more general way. I do not think I have learned much from the Tuesday meetings. For the most part, I …
The Tuesday seminars have all been pretty neat. I learn about different issues related to Detroit/communities/non-profits, plus have a shorter work-day. Thought-provoking weeks are Lynna Kaucheck and Angela Abiodun. (Food and Water Watch and Detroit Food Academy) This week with Evan Markarian (Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision) sparked a lot of thoughts. I am fascinated by issues about Southwest because that is what …
The group meetings have all shown me parts of Detroit that I would not have otherwise seen, or resulted in conversations that our groups would not have necessarily had. Though I think that some of the group meetings could have one some more dialogue based activities, because everyone probably got different interpretations of what we …
Throughout the program, I have come to respect and enjoy our Thursday seminar meetings. I appreciate the fact that every group has presented something different and fun for the group and that we can all share in this experience together. My only regret is that I didn’t have the chance to play a larger role …
One group meeting that will always stick with me was the most cozy and thought-provoking one. This was way back in the first half of the program, where we gathered in a tight circle in our small dorm lounge to talk critically and share our thoughts about Detroit, gentrification, and our place in Detroit this …
I grew up without any church or religion. When people would ask me if I was, I would tell them that my only encounter with religion was when my family got kicked out of a church because we were hungry and were being loud with our Subway wrappers. Even though religion hasn’t been a part …
