Orientation Week I will never forget the many encounters I had before arriving to Baltimore warning me to be careful on the streets I choose to journey. People from the DMV would always tell me that you could turn one corner and be in an extremely different climate from the…
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Orientation Week During orientation, I was reflecting on the ways that conversations and trainings on diversity and equity are conducted at an institution like Hopkins. As a rising senior, I have been in a variety of these settings in different contexts over the course of the past few years here…
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Orientation I had a great time during orientation. I really learned a lot from the variety of speakers. Some of my favorites were the history presentation and the black churches food security network. It was amazing to see the impacts various nonprofits have made in Baltimore through the history of…
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Week 1 Shepherd’s has developed systems for keeping records and collecting information that are uniquely suited to the individuals working there and their preferences. Understanding where I fit into these systems and how I can be most helpful vs. where I should take a step back has been somewhat difficult….
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Orientation Week The CIIP orientation for me was an excellent space for bonding, reflection, and growth. Not only did I meet amazing people with core values that align with mine, but I was able to participate with them in various community-building activities that made me think about my role within…
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Week 1 I’ve learned so much this week, and I’ve come to realize how under-represented the impact area of LBGT health and inequity is. For one, the history to LGBTQ history is minimally discussed in high school curriculums (if even discussed). It’s minimally discussed at the institutional level. My week…
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Orientation Week As a peer mentor, I found facilitating reflection to be the most challenging part of orientation. After discussing topics such as gentrification, policing, and systemic racism, I sought to create questions that would stimulate small group discussion. However, I felt responsible for having the right response to group…
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Orientation Week I am so grateful for orientation week! Though some days felt like they were 20 hours long, I really appreciate all the guest speakers that came and spoke to us! I found the Momcares speaker to be very influential to me, and I like how she was able…
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Orientation Week In my orientation week of CIIP I learned a lot of helpful information and skills that may lead to my success in my internship program. There were many aspects of the orientation that I enjoyed, and many parts challenged me to reevaluate how I interact with the city…
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Orientation Exploring the historical context surrounding Baltimore and its complex relationship with Hopkins was really fascinating for me to learn about during orientation. It also opened my eyes to the complex layers of systemic injustice that have shaped the city and its communities. One aspect that stood out to me…
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