The biggest lesson I learned from the past few weeks is to bridge the data with ground knowledge. While we could collect data from many sources profiling the entrepreneurs or describing our impacts, the feedbacks from entrepreneurs themselves is the ultimate source to understand the reality on the ground. For example, creating commercial spaces might […]
week 9 – Bridging Academia with community orgs Read More »
This was the most bittersweet week out of all the other weeks. I was excited but also sad that I was at the finish line. All I could think of was how these kids were going to feel when I told them that I was going to leave. On the other hand, I was excited
Congratulations Everyone!! We have finished our summer with DCERP. I am very proud of everyone in DCERP and I know we have plenty more opportunities ahead of us! I am happy I was able to meet you all and see all of your projects come to fruition in the end. We have all left an
Week 9: And That’s a Wrap…. For This Chapter Read More »
I’m really glad I got to know Detroit this summer. I loved learning about the history of the city and how it has evolved over time. As a pillar of the midwest with a chip on its shoulder, the character of the city made it feel very familiar. The city gave ample opportunities to recognize
Ninth Week in Detroit: Farewell and Foreword Read More »
The end is finally here, and I just wanted to thank everyone for such an enjoyable and unique summer! In rereading my first blog post, I can tell how much I’ve grown within these past 9 weeks. I’ve learned what community work can look like and especially the effort that goes into nonprofit work. The
Week 9: Thank You and Farewell! Read More »
It has been such a pleasure to work with the Office of Homeless and Foster Care in the DPS Community District. In my first blog post, I mentioned that I was prepared to help make any input or opinion on issues that students are facing particularly in foster care. I was disappointed that I didn’t
Week 9: Goodbye…For Now :) Read More »
Woohoo! Congratulations on being done everybody! This summer has flown by so quickly. So much learning happened so quickly, and I will definitely keep reflecting on and processing my work this summer as the school year starts. It has felt good to shift into a different gear of intentional community work. Once the year starts
Week 9: See y’all on campus:) Read More »
Hello, It has been so wonderful working alongside everyone and getting to know other fellows. I hope you all have been enjoying your summer and I cannot wait to see what everyone accomplishes. Looking back at when I first joined, I knew very little about the city or the type of work I will be
When I began this program, I had a particular idea of the kind of work that I would do. It is interesting to see how that turned out to be similar in many ways, yet different in others, to the project I ended up completing. I am proud that my fellow intern, Naomi, and I
Week 9: Looking Back Read More »
Asalam Alaikum, Walaikum Salam, this is the proper response to the greeting “Asalam Alaikum” and it translates to “And unto you peace”. I chose to start my first blog post with the greeting Asalam Alaikum because I think it is symbolic of the values that come with community work and community-based research, but after two
Week 9: Walaikum Salam Read More »
