Monthly Archives: July 2016

Meeting the Community’s Changing Needs

As an International Studies major, I enjoy being surrounded by people of various cultures, getting to know their background, and hearing personal stories. At the beginning of my fellowship, I had a chance to accompany my supervisor and co-worker in … Continue reading

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It’s not Greek to me

Yesterday, I was invited to sit in on a nutrition app development meeting. The app group from the Center has met with the technology firm previously but this was the first official action meeting to kick-off the six month creation process. … Continue reading

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Four Score and Seven Years Ago…

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend the Fourth of July with friends and family in Washington D.C. Eager to embark upon my very first solo road trip (I told you I could do it, Mom!) and first-ever … Continue reading

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The Power of People

As cliche as it is, time has flown by this summer. I don’t have too many thoughts to share from the past week, I’ve been busy going to sites and doing History to Go programs and working on the facilitators … Continue reading

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“People keep their promises here”

As the 5th week of my fellowship came to a close, I reflected on all of the things that ended during those few short weeks: the sixth season of Game of Thrones, the NBA Finals (go Cavs!), and the creation … Continue reading

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“The human animal differs from the lesser primates in his passion for lists.” H. Allen Smith

As I reach the halfway mark in my fellowship, I’m finding myself sitting at my desk overwhelmed by all of the lists I have made. During the last five weeks of my fellowship I am going to be working with … Continue reading

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Absolutely nothing goes as planned.

Week 5?! Holy smokes, times is flying by! This week has been just as eventful as any other with maybe a pinch more of anxiety. We are officially wrapping up all that is after-school programming, including the newsletter, which I … Continue reading

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Things You Can’t Learn in a Classroom

“Weeks fly by at LifeCare” is a statement I hear often around the office, and it is so true. After reflecting on all that I have accomplished this week, it’s easy to see why the weeks go by so fast … Continue reading

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Eternity Lies Within Each Moment

Every single day, I pass this quote. There are inspirational quotes painted on many of the walls at the Center but where my office is located, this is the only one I see every morning and evening when I come … Continue reading

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Up, Up and Away

IT IS LAUNCHED! Check out our new website at http://www.jazzartsgroup.org! It is a work in progress, and I would love you all to go there and check it out. If you see anything that is hard to navigate, needs changing, or … Continue reading

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