July 5, 2023
Week 1 The first day was virtual for me, and I was able to set up a meeting with my supervisor and we were able to talk through what my schedule would look like for the rest of the summer, and some events that I could attend if I would…
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July 5, 2023
Orientation Week This week at orientation, I felt like I had the opportunity to learn so much not only just about Baltimore but also about myself in terms of why I am doing what I am doing and where I see myself in the future. The speakers that were invited…
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July 5, 2023
Orientation Week Transportation inequity truly became apparent to me during the scavenger hunt. As we navigated the city through the scavenger hunt, it became clear that not all neighborhoods in Baltimore City are well-served by the public transportation system. Some areas had further and limited bus stops, forcing residents to…
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July 5, 2023
Orientation I was initially really nervous about participating in orientation week. As one of the few freshmen accepted into the program, I thought it would be hard to find friends and community with this cohort. I was, fortunately, proven wrong almost instantly when my peer mentor took me in and…
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July 5, 2023
Orientation Going into orientation, I had no idea what to expect. This is my first time being part of a large, organized internship and I was excited but slightly nervous to get a feel for CIIP for the first time. From the business casual to the name cards, I loved…
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July 5, 2023
Week 1 Since orientation had come to an end, I couldn’t wait to have connected with my partners. Having this be my first 9-5, it was exciting to see what ideas and methods I could come up with to better engage with our organization’s audiences through media. So throughout this…
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July 5, 2023
Orientation Orientation was challenging in a few ways for me. On practical note, waking up earlier than usual and getting into a routine was tough at first, but I’m grateful that orientation week forced me to get into a rhythm and I know it’ll help me long term with being…
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July 5, 2023
Orientation Week Going into orientation week, I was excited, but also nervous to see what the week would hold. Would it be presentation after presentation, or something similar to freshman year orientation? Originally, I was challenged by the new ideas that were brought in by the different speakers and presenters….
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July 5, 2023
Orientation I went into this having no idea what to expect, but I came out confident in my abilities and excited to see what I have to offer to my placement. I felt a lot of initial uncertainty that gradually disappeared over the week as I became more comfortable with…
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July 5, 2023
Orientation Week The most challenging thing about orientation this year was going in within the peer mentor role. I felt more apprehensive about orientation, like there was more that I could mess up since there were more eyes on me. I was nervous about having to direct/facilitate discussion, create a…
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