Dear Angelina, You are home and you are happy. You finally get to show everyone what all that talk has been about. The talk about not forgetting about your community and giving back. You have been giving a big chance to really make an impact here! Now yes, you do have a lot of responsibility […]
Dear Audrey, It still hasn’t been a week since you moved into Detroit, I know, crazy. You’re starting to get pretty good at the whole moving in and out of new places thing and this was a big move. You were pretty worried about not getting out and taking advantage of the city, which is easy
Dear Brett, Honestly if the summer continues to be as exciting as these first few days have been you’ll have an even better time than you imagined. It’s been full of bike rides around Detroit, bonding with cohort members, exploring Wayne State’s campus, learning to grocery shop and cook, and getting to know some
Yoooo Sam, I’m currently sitting on the floor of a room that is not my own (classic) after my third almost full day of work! Everything has been so great so far and I’m super excited for the rest of this summer in a way that is kinda difficult to put into words. I’ve never
Move in was fantastic. You met most of the people in your cohort and they’re all amazing people ready to embark on this summer’s experiences with you. That being said, what are the experiences that you plan on having this summer? In such a short period of time, it could be easy to get caught up
Dear Haley, It has been a whirlwind of a first week in Detroit. So many explorations have already been accomplished; biking the Dequindre Cut, visiting Belle Isle, participating in a Slow Roll, walking the Riverfront, checking out Ponyride, eating Mexican food in Mexican town, plus more. But with each adventure, I find something new that
Dear Harrison, This summer is an important time, and there’s a lot that you have to complete. Firstly, make the most of the really awesome community that you’re living with for this time. Try to go out and have fun with them a lot, and explore the city with new people. That’s important, and probably
Dear Will, (I write this after my second day of work for Fresh Corner Cafe) So far, my experience has been better than my initial expectations. My fellow colleagues are inclusive and energetic, a strong combo. Living with my suitemates will not be an issue, and I’ve enjoyed hanging out with them so far. Regarding
Dear Dorian, You’ve finally got a real job, and a real desk (I think the desk is made out of some weird collated plastic, but it’s your collated plastic now!!!) I want you to know that you are going to do great things this summer. I don’t really know what you’re exactly going to do
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Hello again Ashley, Well, the ten weeks are up. Despite having to switch placements, the occasional difficulty that comes with living with five other girls and of having only two bathrooms and some personal struggles and barriers, I am happy that I joined this program and that I have lived in Detroit for the past
