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Besa Week 8

As usual, this summer has seemingly gone by so fast and been filled with so much. This week was definitely a little slower, which was a nice change of pace after a very busy previous week. I was able to … Continue reading

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Week 7 at Besa

Week 7 somehow arrived much faster than I expected, and it has me feeling both accomplished and a little sentimental knowing this experience is beginning to wind down. I’ve found myself trying to stay as present as possible over these … Continue reading

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Besa Week 6

This week picked up considerably in the number of different projects I have my hands in. I am continuing to assist with volunteer program development and event planning under budget constraints with various organizations. I also began drafting an educational … Continue reading

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Halfway Point (Besa)

I didn’t even realize this week marked the halfway point until beginning to write this post, but as I look back on it, my cards aligned for an important week of reflection, as I had opportunities to have a handful … Continue reading

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Besa Week 4

Between volunteer shifts, a learning session, and some real progress on my research, week four covered a lot of ground. After weeks of research, I’m close to having a fill rate proposal ready to present to my supervisors, and it’s … Continue reading

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Week 3 with Besa

This week looked a little different from the first two. I came down quite sick and spent a few days working at a reduced pace, and with today off for Juneteenth, it was a quieter week overall. Still, there was … Continue reading

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Week 2 at Besa

Week two of the fellowship is already in the books, and the pace hasn’t slowed down. Between volunteer shifts, meetings, and a development session at the Columbus Foundation, it was another full and rewarding week. A highlight was sitting in … Continue reading

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Week 1 at Besa

I started my summer fellowship this week with Besa, a Columbus-based nonprofit, and it’s been a full and energizing introduction to the organization and the work ahead. Besa’s mission is to connect more people to community service across Central Ohio. … Continue reading

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