Washington, D.C. was a wonderful city to experience. 8 weeks was so short to completely live up to everything possible. I truley believe you could live for years in that city and never see or do all there is.
The big questions everyone seems to be asking: Would I go back? Would I do it again?
The answers to both are YES! I absolutely loved everything about the summer in Washington D.C. The people; the environment; the new friends and old; the good times and the bad; the crazy rain and floods; the heat and humidity; and so much more! I can't truley explain the wonderful times of the summer- both personally, and most importantly career related.
I went into the summer hoping for a one-of-a-kind experience, and in hopes of something possibly being open for me for a career to start with when I graduate in December.
I got all of that and so much more. I left with dreams and the sincere possibility of a position for a project that the organization is hoping to get the funding for. Hopefully by December there will be funding in place, and an opportunity for me.
The next three weeks I will be continuing to work on the Residents' Rights Week packet for NCCNHR and see it through until printing. Obviously since I am back in Michigan this will be done remotely.
What the rest of my future will hold? Well, one can only guess. It is hard to believe I will graduate in December. College has gone so quickly. Decisions will be hard in the coming semester in regard to my next steps: job, career, Graduate school, relocation: in Michigan, or another state, and the list goes on.
For now, I can only wait and see what the future will bring, what offers I receive, and what opportunities come my way.
I conclude my summer adventures in Washington, D.C. knowing one thing: although there was a significant cost with this internship program, I can only believe at this point that it will be worth every penny I spent.
Until next time....
Stephanie
P.S. Though I am back in Michigan, I am still doing internship work and am still reflecting over everything so I may continue to update on occasion.
1 comment:
Would you please like to write my farewell speech? I need it in about 3 months. :-) Your blogs was very interesting and it is hard to believe that a) 8 weeks are up for you in DC, b) that you actually like the heat and humidity in DC, and 3) you will graduate from college in DECEMBER! That's awesome!
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