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
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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
I cannot believe it but this is my final post for the program. I had a late start and an even later than expected finish but the important thing is that I have reached the end. This summer has allowed me to grow in patience, has taught me research skills I never thought I’d use,
This week was another one of those busy weeks and a eye opener at the same time. The reason why it was so busy was because we are now heavily preparing for the Final Blue Ribbon Panel. So I spent a lot of time in conference call’s, in meeting and making phone calls. This week
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You know how you have those moments in your life that are those pivotal moments, those moments that could change the course of your your life forever? Better yet those moments that make or break you and define you for the rest of your life? Well.. This is not one of those moments BUT, it
Everyone is all moved out of their dorm now…. heading back to Ann Arbor for the fall/winter. I know that I was not in the dorm hall often to socialize with everyone else in the program, but I still am really excited to have met everyone. Although we each had our own unique experiences I
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Today I’m going down to the Eastern Market to go by my work and drop off my keys. I was planning on stopping by the market for some fruits and veggies, and maybe pick up a couple beignets from the food truck. I can’t really believe how fortunate I was to be able to work
