Getting to know my project, the community, my co-workers, and my cohort, has been great these past three weeks. At first, I was nervous because everything was so new, yet I was also excited and bright-eyed for that same reason. During the first three weeks, the nerves began to fade and honestly, my eyes began to dull at times as well. When I first started at my placement, I was naive and literally turned to Kia and Bash during the orientation and said, “I’m going to work here after I graduate.” Now, my eyes are open to the bureaucracy of it all, not to say that I don’t enjoy the work that I do, but I’ve realized that maybe it’s not where I want to be two years from now.<\/p>\n
Regarding my co-workers, it has been a great experience. They are all inviting, helpful, and kind and I do not take that for granted. They have given us rides, office supplies, advice, and more than what I expected. For example, my first day at work was a little rough. I forgot my lunch and there weren’t any fast food or restaurants within walking distance, so one of my co-workers gave me some of her lunch. AAAAHHHH, like my heart just melted, because she didn’t know me and she definitely didn’t have to do that.<\/p>\n
Last but not least is my appreciation for the cohort. I am thankful that I get the opportunity to work with these amazing and diverse people this summer. I think that we mesh well, and all offer something different and valuable to this group. To my cohort, I know I sound corny and cheesy, but just keep getting to know me and you’ll realize that it is a reoccurring thing, so I apologize in advance. JK, sorry not sorry. Anyways, as they get to know more about me, like the other weird and somewhat normal things that I have to offer, I am excited to keep doing the same with them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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