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Dear Ryan, I am assuming you’re lying in bed reading this and it’s either your last night in Detroit or your first night back home and you just want to reminisce and reflect on this brief, but incredible chapter of your life.  Am I right?  Thought so.  I am sure you’re smiling right now thinking […]

Dear Chris, This week you have begun working with a new organization and begun living in a new city. Everything has gone by so fast and at this moment nothing seems to be stopping. I have seen that the interaction with the community is great and the youth outreach programs especially are amazing while the

Dear Kali, After a relaxing start to the summer, I’m glad to see that you’re finally making moves! And in Detroit! Woo! It’s going to take some adjusting to the regular work day, but the knowledge you’ll receive from this experience is going to be unmatched! Already, you’ve met the powerhouses that are your supervisors,

Dear Ja-Lia Welcome Home! I know you’re excited to be at home! You have been given an great opportunity to work in the Highland park community. You have been working with this community since you were a young girl. So don’t be nervous. Come to the community meetings with an open mind. Be willing to

Hello Robert, It is the first week of what will be hopefully an exciting and fulfilling second part of the summer. This is an open letter just detailing some my initial thoughts, impressions, hopes, and goals I have for the next two and a half months. Moving into the Wayne State dorms was a smooth

The Detroit Food Academy sounds like it is going to be a cool place to work! Even after the first couple days, you can see how you are beginning to experience the city in a completely new way. Working within these new and thriving businesses is a great way to learn about how the city is changing and what

Dear Self; You’re officially moved in! The bags are unpacked, the roommate met, the carpools…yet to be worked out. But you’re here! You’ve made it! Yet, by the time you read this again you will officially be almost done: the bags will be packed, the roommate well known and….well, who knows about the carpools. Hopefully

Today is a huge day. You are starting your first full-time job. I expect you to be on time, and communicate with your manager as much as needed. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or thoughts. Don’t be afraid to share your input or ideas. Never waste time, always know what your plans are for

Working with Inside Out Literary Arts Project will not only be an excellent way to gain experience in a professional environment, but it will also be a very educational experience. This internship will be as or more rewarding than a semester full of classes. Today you visited a local school to evaluate one of the professional writers.

Dear Shanene, I know you’re nervous about finally starting the Detroit Community Based Research Program, but everything will turn out fine! You should gain a lot from the program, including a better understanding of your own community and some ways to contribute to it. You should also expect to contribute a lot to the program