It is crazy to think that this is the last week of DCBRP. It feels like just a few short weeks ago that we were all just moving in. Look at us now. Anyways, after reading my letter to myself I realize that I have accomplished much of what I wanted to. Working at the […]
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I remember one of the application prompts to the DCBRP asked something along the lines of ‘What do you see as Detroit’s future?’ I had been out of Detroit for pretty much all of my developed mind, and so I started googling prospects for the City. It turned up with economic development plans, tech-industry investments, and even a few stories about
Although these last 9 weeks have been challenging, they have been extremely rewarding as well. After reading my letter, I realize that I was very optimistic about what I would be able to accomplish over the course of my internship. My goal in the beginning was to not only plan a successful health and safety
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Dear Peggy, I’m sincerely impressed with what you’ve accomplished this summer. Coming into the program, you didn’t know the first thing about Environmental Justice–the prospect of learning even ONE thing from the infamous ‘Rhonda Anderson’ at the Sierra Club was exciting enough. But look– not only do you have a wealth of knowledge about environmental impacts in
I wrote my first blog post on my 4th day at Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision. Today was day 43 of 45! I can’t believe that it is already practically over when I feel like my work is just beginning. I have definitely learned a lot through this experience, and as usual I learned a lot
The last few days of the program are finally here! After reading through the letter to myself written nine weeks ago, I am definitely both relieved and proud that I’ve accomplished all that I’ve set out to. After hours upon hours of planning every detail imaginable that goes into a huge event, I can definitely
Finally, the day that you thought that would never come. It is your last day at your placement, the showcase is tomorrow and after that you are headed up North for 3 weeks of friends, family, sunshine and beaches. You can’t wait. Just nine weeks ago you were eager to prove yourself at your community
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*Jonathan Van Ness voice* Motown? Who is she? I’m embarrassed I didn’t really know. As we walked up to the museum, though, “My Girl” was playing, and something deep and guttural in me started singing along–I’d heard it many times before! My Mom has been playing Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Temptations, and Diana Ross in the
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Rereading my letter to myself from Week 1 has encouraged me to reflect on these busy, full 9 weeks I’ve spent in Detroit. So much has happened in a relatively short amount of time, and I’m so glad to have the opportunity to debrief them a bit. First, I am immensely thankful for the people
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Reading the prompt for this week made me cringe a bit. I didn’t want to go back and read my letter. I distinctly remember putting off writing it because it felt so uncomfortable to type to myself in the third person. I was absolutely right if you’re wondering, shouldn’t have read it. I’m having flashbacks
