[Ohio-talk] Transportation in Cleveland

[CHRIS TOLLE]

 What will your degree BN? For what are you auditioning?



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> On Apr 6, 2017, at 7:04 PM, Kaiti Shelton via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'll be graduating from UD in a few weeks (Yay), but before I actually
> receive my diploma, I will need to complete an internship.  I've been
> working to find a place for the next year since September of last
> year, and between having to scratch several promising options off of
> my list due to a lack of transportation options in the surrounding
> communities and falling short of getting one I really wanted after
> completing a huge application and interview process, it's been a bit
> disheartening at times.
> 
> However, I had a phone interview for an awesome site I've applied to
> in Cleveland this afternoon, and have been invited to visit for an
> in-person interview and audition.  The in-person part of the
> application is the last phase of the application process for this site
> and neither it nor the phone interview were guaranteed, so I'm
> cautiously optimistic.
> 
> This internship will require me to travel around Cleveland in order to
> visit all the locations I will be doing sessions at during the work
> week.  I know Cleveland RTA has an extensive bus and rail system, plus
> para-transit.  I also know there are Oober and Lyft options, and
> potentially some hired drivers I could find if needed.  (E.G, in
> instances where I need to go across town or the bus routes don't quite
> line up for a timely trip).  I was thinking that reaching out to the
> local Lions Club chapters might be good for that.  The director seems
> very understanding and is already knowledgeable about the
> transportation options available to me, as some clients at the
> facility use para-transit or take the bus to get there, too.  She was
> kind enough to send me the schedule with locations I would visit
> throughout the week if I'm selected for the internship as well so I
> could troubleshoot and anticipate my transportation needs in advance
> of the internship.
> 
> I am hoping someone from the area who uses the various transportation
> options on a weekly basis would be willing to talk with me so I can
> get the inside scoop on how the transportation is in Cleveland.  I've
> done a good deal of research online, but it would help to know some
> pointers or potential pitfalls to look out for or ask about when I go
> for the interview and audition later this month.  I'll primarily be
> around the University Circle area, but it looks like I might venture
> out to Euclid pretty regularly as well.  Irregular visits to other
> sites around Cleveland, such as University Hospitals and other
> schools, mental health facilities, and corrections facilities might
> also be something I need to plan for.  If selected, I'll move to
> Cleveland in August and will be in the internship from late August or
> early September till June when the 2017-2018 school year ends.
> 
> Any information would be appreciated,
>        --
> Kaiti Shelton
> University of Dayton 2016.
> Music Therapy, Clarinet
> Sigma Alpha Iota-Delta Sigma
> 
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