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    You’re not a kid anymore. You’re not going to just waste away your summer watching TV, bumming around with friends or refreshing your social media websites–well at least not for the entire summer. No more sleepless nights wandering around. No more waking up at 3-4 pm the next day to eat junk food […]

Dear McKenzie, As it always seems to go, nothing goes as planned. No matter how many different ways I predicted how my first (and second and third) day would go, nothing went the way I expected it to. I’m sure I’ll look back at this post after I return to Ann Arbor and think of

Dear Meredith, While writing this letter, you are taking periodic glances at the incredible view that encompasses you: the ambassador bridge, Motor City Casino, and the (first quarter) moon. Although you could see many, many more stars in the Dexter countryside, Detroit is full of bright people, places, and ideas. Detroit is an amazing city that shines brighter and

Dear Julia, This summer for you was about exploring public service and policy at the local and state levels. Working as a legislative intern for Senator Carl Levin gave you a perspective of the political processes and culture of national government. At Michigan Suburbs Alliance, you are hoping to gain an insight of the inner

I am writing this letter sitting on my bed face timing Ornela while taking in the amazing view from my window. When I look up I can see the darkness of the night slowly creeping up while at the same time revealing the beauty of the city, Detroit. The trees are a nice sight right

Dear future Marlee, Welcome to Detroit! You’re off to a slow start, but hopefully things will pick up and your time can be put to good use. I know you’ve always wanted to experience a taste of  city life, and Detroit is a good place for you to start. It’s time to experience a different

Dear Self, I know you have had a pretty chill last few months, but it is now time for you to buckle down and complete this internship with a blast. Listen to everything your supervisor tells you and ask questions along the way. Read the materials as extensively as possible and write down notes. I

Dear Nish, Wow, it’s only been three days, but I can tell that this summer will be a blast! From the moment I stepped on Wayne State, I knew that something bright was in the near future;  I could not have asked for a better start to this internship, All the students here have been so

Dear self, How does it feel to actually be in Detroit? Isn’t the culture, the people and the energy of Detroit just eye opening? The cafes, restaurants, museums and other notable features make Detroit such a unique community. Pay attention to everything and everyone around because important moments are easily missed. This internship is a