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Monthly Archives: July 2016
Post-grad: A New Type of Networking
During the latter half of my college experience, there was nothing more stressed by my professors and mentors than the importance of learning how to network. From learning the proper communication channels all the way through the infamous elevator pitch … Continue reading
“Miss Ana!”
“The greatest resource that any country can have is its children” -Danny Kaye That quote was stolen off the door an incredible youth manager who is now on her way to Cambodia. It embodies every aspect of my passion for … Continue reading
It’s Show TIME!
JazZoo is today, the first of four concerts this summer! My whole week, and ultimately all my work thus far this summer has been leading up this the beginning of these events. On Monday this week I was able to … Continue reading
When Things Don’t Go Well
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear” -Jack Canfield To the outsider looking in, it would seem impossible that less than two decades ago, Equitas Health was considering disbandment. Formerly known as AIDS Resource Center Ohio, the … Continue reading
You Haven’t Seen the Last of Us!
In my 45-second elevator pitch about my Columbus Foundation fellowship position with Cristo Rey HS, I often finish by explaining that the school is housed in the old Ohio School for the Deaf building, located right next to the Topiary … Continue reading
“What do you do if your roommate steals your shampoo?”
It was the second to last week of June–4 weeks into my fellowship at Cristo Rey Columbus HS. I was loving my position, the people, the networking opportunities, and I was excited about what I was learning and researching. However … Continue reading
A Trusting Community
The Columbus Foundation and this Summer Fellowship have given me countless opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people and engage with the community. This past week, there were two specific opportunities that have truly stuck out to me over … Continue reading
Time for reflection
It’s been a heartbreaking and tumultuous week in America. As I retreated into the warm embrace of Netflix and cute animal videos on the internet I reflected on how one of the many benefits of my privilege is the ability … Continue reading
More than an internship
Something I don’t think I’ve talked about nearly enough is how amazing the concept of this fellowship is. Not only do I get to gain real-life work experience every day at KIPP, but the Foundation also provides us with invaluable … Continue reading
*Eye catching title*
This week I’ve felt like a baby bird being pushed out of the nest to learn to fly. Our Youth Program Manager, Brittany, has officially completed her last week at ETSS. I have been passed on all reports, past agendas, … Continue reading