Monthly Archives: July 2019

As a first-generation college student, I knew that I needed to get an education in order to give myself a better chance at life, one better than my parents could ever offer. But I never dreamed of being rich, famous, … Continue reading →

This week was also a short week at Best Buddies given the Holiday and our Training at the Columbus Foundation this last Wednesday. However, the time I spent at Best Buddies was very productive, as I spent it preparing for … Continue reading →

Earlier this week I encountered a meme on my Facebook feed. It was a copy of a tweet which stated, “IDK who needs to hear this, but poverty-wage workers cannot budget their way to economic stability. Offering financial literacy workshops … Continue reading →

This has been one of the toughest weeks I have had in my life, which has made keeping work at the forefront of my brain a challenge. I’m actually surprised I am submitting this blog on time, but that very … Continue reading →

This week has been quite long if you ask me. I’m not sure if it’s because we’re coming off a very short holiday week or because I’ve felt stressed – but I made it through. I absolutely love coming to … Continue reading →

I have had a fantastic week at Ohio Wildlife Center. I am overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude for the people I work with. This week feels like the episode of The Office where Jim has an awful day, but then … Continue reading →

This week I have been all over the place; between working at the clinic, doing outreach, and cleaning out and organizing KidSMILES storage unit, I am definitely getting an array of experiences! My internship last summer was with MedWish, which … Continue reading →

I can’t believe the fellowship is more than halfway through; it was been a whirlwind. Though, week five has brought a front of frustrations and minor complications. Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving every minute of my time with the … Continue reading →

Hello readers!  Week 5 of my fellowship has been a whirlwind. This week we attended a 4H farm in Sunbury, Ohio. On our way to the farm, I discussed how we should respect the farm and the animals that live … Continue reading →

I am halfway done with my fellowship at Cristo Rey and the Columbus Foundation, and I cannot believe how quickly it has flown by. The first five weeks of my internship have already taught me so much, but I have … Continue reading →