[nabs-l] Internships was Re: "Conversation starter"/question related to the field of study you are pursuing

[Miranda]

Hi,
I completely agree. I just wish that there were more remote internship opportunities available for students who may be unable to travel outside their community for an internship due to family or other commitments. While I certainly realize that the validity of remote or online work or education is a personal decision, I do think that having skills in working with remote teams is beneficial in the workforce today.
For any of you who have been involved in an internship at all, what was your experience? What did you gain from your internship that you will take with you for the remainder of your education and career? How did your internship prepare you for your future career goals?

Best wishes, Miranda

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> On Apr 14, 2017, at 11:32 PM, Cory McMahon <cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Great career goal, Miranda. It just goes to show the kind of an impact that
> participating in an internship can have on a person.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Cory McMahon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Miranda [mailto:knownoflove at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2017 10:29 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Cory McMahon <cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] "Conversation starter"/question related to the field
> of study you are pursuing
> 
> Hi,
> This is a great conversation, and I look forward to hearing the experiences
> that others share as well. My interest in the human services field was
> really heightened during my summer internship in 2015. I have the
> opportunity to welcome refugees to the United States, and I saw the problems
> that they experienced as a result of their trauma and resettlement journey.
> However, I also saw a great deal of resilience and hope in the midst of what
> may seem to some as insurmountable obstacles.
> This 13-week internship and all that I learned solidified my desire to
> welcome internationals to the United States as my long-term career goal.
> Thanks for starting this conversation, and again, I look forward to hearing
> others' experiences!
> 
> Best wishes, Miranda
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Apr 14, 2017, at 9:51 PM, Cory McMahon via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>> All,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> What attracted you to the field of of study you are pursuing?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I'm majoring in Human Services because I, personally, appreciate the 
>> opportunity to help people, particularly in the area of the 
>> improvement of lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. 
>> We're coming a long way in the integration of this population into the 
>> broader community, and I'm truly blessed to be part of the implementation
> of that change.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cory McMahon
>> 
>> 
>> 
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