Did you meet your goals?
-Yes I did meet my goals. My goals were to meet new people(the outside world),learn from them, and get an experience that will help me later in my life.Thank GOODNESS,i succeeded to realize them.
What are the most important things you’ve learned?
-I've learned how to interract with professionals,how to improve my communication skills, how to make certain researches about different types of articles,how to plan events,how to improve my typing skills, how to make an-online-publication of different ethnic newspapers,...
AND THE LIST CONTINUES...
In what ways have your grown?
-I've grown a lot in my "communication".Making phone calls and interracting with professionals at my work have really helped me improve my communication skills.I've made a lot of mistakes,but i'm glad i've learned from them.
What were the highlights of your internship experience?
-At my internship site, i've helped outreach other Ethnic Media Alliances(whether it's in New York or abroad),plan events,make researches about other newspapers' articles.I also got involved in getting people(more people)to participate to our Ethnic Media programs(ex:the Weekly Online publication).I helped make a data base list about reporters who were joining or are willing to join our programs.
IT WAS FUN HELPING!!!
If you can, describe a memorable moment or experience.
-One of most the memorable moments,other than the "John Jay Fellowship Event",was when i helped our newspaper-editor(Juana)edit some of the most important articles that we wanted to include into our "Weekly Online Publication".This was a memorable day for me, because not only was i given the opportunity to help edit these articles,but they were also the ones i typed.I got to go over what i already typed and edit them the way a real newspaper-editor usually does.Too much reading, but it was actually great and worth it.
What challenges did you overcome?
-One of the major challenges i've faced at my internship was"the communication over the phone".I had a BIG problem communicating with outsiders,because i didn't know what to say at the beginning, and i was scared to make mistakes.As I practiced my communication and how to respond to people on the phone,I started to get used to it(just like any other professional at my work).
What advice would you give a new intern at this site?
-Advice to a new intern: Stay focused on task and don't worry about making mistakes(just not the same one twice),because you learn from them.Try to interract with professionals at the internship site, and love what you are doing even if it's not what you want to do in the future.Try at least to get an experience out of it;and most importantly,BE RESPONSIBLE OF YOUR OWN ACT.
What will you miss about your internship?
-EVERYTHING!!!
-I'll miss my mentor, my co-workers, and even the work I used to do there.One thing i liked about my internship is the way i was being treated with respect(like a professional);by that,i mean the way i was being trusted with all the work I was given.It was a great experience working with the Community Media Alliance/IPA-NY, and i really enjoyed it.
THANKS TO ALL MY TEACHERS FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE OUTSIDE WORLD!!!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Interview Questions
1. What is your full name?
- Ka Chan
2. Where are you from?
-Hong Kong(China)
3. Where did you go to college? For how long? Do you plan to go back to school?
-Hunter College, for 4 years. Yes, he plans to go back to graduate school.
4. (If the interviewee went to college)…What was your major in college and what kind of degree did you earn?
-His major in College was "English and Media".He earned a Bachelor degree.
5. Why did you choose that field?
-He chose that field because he was interested in journalism.
6. What is your job title(actual job)?
-He is the Communication Director of the Community Media Alliance(IPA-NY).
7. Why did you choose this job?
-He chose this job because he wanted to get an experience in ethnic media, event-planning, and to improve his communication skills.
8. How long have you worked here?
-He's been working in this company(IPA-NY)for three months-This is third month.
9. What do your duties include? Or What kinds of work does your job involve?
- His duties include planning events, managing the editorials of a weekly online publication, writing Press materials,coordinating with reporters from different publications.
10. What are some of the challenges you have faced working here?
- Some of his challenges involved getting people(more people)to participate to the Ethnic Media programs(ex:the Weekly Online Publication),and increasing the number of turnouts.
11. What is the best part of your job?
- The best part of his job is "examining journalism from a different point pf view".
12. Did you work somewhere else before this job? Where? For how long? How was that similar/different?
- Yes, he did. He worked with the Chinese-language newspapers,Sing Tao Daily and Ming Pao Daily(for 4 years).These companies were similar in that they were all ethnic media.But compared to his actual job(IPA-NY),his previous jobs were "day-to-day reporting job, while his actual job is a weekly online publication job/program.
13. Do you enjoy the kind of work you do?
- Yes he does, because he's gaining a lot of experience from it.
14. How has having an intern helped your company or organization advance or progress?
- "Having an intern has helped our organization/community grow more.For instance,the intern provides us with more satisfying results in outreaching campaigns, and we are really amazed with the work he/she is doing."
15. What advice would you give to high school-aged interns(such as myself)getting
ready for college and then the real world?
- Advice for the intern: "Read more quality materials and build up a people network A.S.A.P.
- Ka Chan
2. Where are you from?
-Hong Kong(China)
3. Where did you go to college? For how long? Do you plan to go back to school?
-Hunter College, for 4 years. Yes, he plans to go back to graduate school.
4. (If the interviewee went to college)…What was your major in college and what kind of degree did you earn?
-His major in College was "English and Media".He earned a Bachelor degree.
5. Why did you choose that field?
-He chose that field because he was interested in journalism.
6. What is your job title(actual job)?
-He is the Communication Director of the Community Media Alliance(IPA-NY).
7. Why did you choose this job?
-He chose this job because he wanted to get an experience in ethnic media, event-planning, and to improve his communication skills.
8. How long have you worked here?
-He's been working in this company(IPA-NY)for three months-This is third month.
9. What do your duties include? Or What kinds of work does your job involve?
- His duties include planning events, managing the editorials of a weekly online publication, writing Press materials,coordinating with reporters from different publications.
10. What are some of the challenges you have faced working here?
- Some of his challenges involved getting people(more people)to participate to the Ethnic Media programs(ex:the Weekly Online Publication),and increasing the number of turnouts.
11. What is the best part of your job?
- The best part of his job is "examining journalism from a different point pf view".
12. Did you work somewhere else before this job? Where? For how long? How was that similar/different?
- Yes, he did. He worked with the Chinese-language newspapers,Sing Tao Daily and Ming Pao Daily(for 4 years).These companies were similar in that they were all ethnic media.But compared to his actual job(IPA-NY),his previous jobs were "day-to-day reporting job, while his actual job is a weekly online publication job/program.
13. Do you enjoy the kind of work you do?
- Yes he does, because he's gaining a lot of experience from it.
14. How has having an intern helped your company or organization advance or progress?
- "Having an intern has helped our organization/community grow more.For instance,the intern provides us with more satisfying results in outreaching campaigns, and we are really amazed with the work he/she is doing."
15. What advice would you give to high school-aged interns(such as myself)getting
ready for college and then the real world?
- Advice for the intern: "Read more quality materials and build up a people network A.S.A.P.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Pre - Interview Thinking
You are going to interview someone at your internship. It can be your mentor or another co-worker as long as it is not another intern.
-Who will that be?
*I'm going to either interview my mentor or his co-worker(Ka Chan and Juana).
Questions to answer:
-What do you already know about that person? (their name, where they are from, how old they are, what their job is...)
*What i already know about these two people is that they're both from different backgrounds. Juana is Spanish and Ka Chan is Chinese. I also know what they do at the Community Media Alliance. Juana is the newspapers/articles' Editor, and Ka Chan is the internship coordinator.
-What do you want to know about that person? (how they got their job, where they went to school, how long they were in school...)
*How long have they both been working for this commnunity?
*How has me(as the intern) being there helped them? Am i really helpful?
*How has working with other communities helped developed their own community? Is it hard working with them?
-Who will that be?
*I'm going to either interview my mentor or his co-worker(Ka Chan and Juana).
Questions to answer:
-What do you already know about that person? (their name, where they are from, how old they are, what their job is...)
*What i already know about these two people is that they're both from different backgrounds. Juana is Spanish and Ka Chan is Chinese. I also know what they do at the Community Media Alliance. Juana is the newspapers/articles' Editor, and Ka Chan is the internship coordinator.
-What do you want to know about that person? (how they got their job, where they went to school, how long they were in school...)
*How long have they both been working for this commnunity?
*How has me(as the intern) being there helped them? Am i really helpful?
*How has working with other communities helped developed their own community? Is it hard working with them?
Daily post synthesis
OLD: For the past two weeks,i've been working on putting the names,addresses and contacts(phone number,email,website)of the John Jay Fellowship applicants into Microsoft Excel.It was a long list, and i was even impressed that i finally got it done.
OLD: Also,i've been working with different newspapers.I made researches about the articles we wanted to include in our weelky online publication("Voices That Must Be Heard"),and even typed some of them directly from the newspapers.I knew how to manage my time to get both work done.Since i didn't have to work with "Excel" everyday,i mostly focused on doing more research and typing the articles.Once i finished with that,i went back to working with the applicants list again...
NEW: We assisted an event called the "John Jay Fellowship Awards' Announcement" which was sponsored by the Manhattan Borough President. The Awardees came from different backgrounds and were mostly college students who have experienced immigration issues. This was my first time assisting this event and it always happens every once a while.
NEW: I helped edit the articles that were already typed. Normally, it was the editor's job to do it, but since i didn't have anything else to do that day, she(Juana) asked me to help her. We printed those articles from our document and edited them with pencils.Then, my job was also to make the changes immidiately from the computer.Once i was done with it, i had to print the final work and hand it to her.
OLD: Also,i've been working with different newspapers.I made researches about the articles we wanted to include in our weelky online publication("Voices That Must Be Heard"),and even typed some of them directly from the newspapers.I knew how to manage my time to get both work done.Since i didn't have to work with "Excel" everyday,i mostly focused on doing more research and typing the articles.Once i finished with that,i went back to working with the applicants list again...
NEW: We assisted an event called the "John Jay Fellowship Awards' Announcement" which was sponsored by the Manhattan Borough President. The Awardees came from different backgrounds and were mostly college students who have experienced immigration issues. This was my first time assisting this event and it always happens every once a while.
NEW: I helped edit the articles that were already typed. Normally, it was the editor's job to do it, but since i didn't have anything else to do that day, she(Juana) asked me to help her. We printed those articles from our document and edited them with pencils.Then, my job was also to make the changes immidiately from the computer.Once i was done with it, i had to print the final work and hand it to her.
Friday, April 18, 2008
College Fair April 30
On the Wednesday we come back after Spring Break, there is a college fair.
Go here to see the details--
http://inpscollegereadiness.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/2008CollegeFairBooklet.pdf
Username = smburk
Password = ihskcc
Page 6 = list of colleges
Page 20 = floor plan (map of where to see the colleges)
Page 11 = how to organize your college application
check out posse too
Other international schools will be there
Brooklyn
Manhattan
laguardia
Go here to see the details--
http://inpscollegereadiness.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/2008CollegeFairBooklet.pdf
Username = smburk
Password = ihskcc
Page 6 = list of colleges
Page 20 = floor plan (map of where to see the colleges)
Page 11 = how to organize your college application
check out posse too
Other international schools will be there
Brooklyn
Manhattan
laguardia
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Daily Post
I'm off on Thursdays, which means i don't go to my internship.As i said, i only work three days a week and four hours a day.So as soon as i finished class at 11:30 a.m.,and after eating a quick lunch, i headed home to relax a little bit because i needed it.And after that,i did my homework and i was done for the day...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Daily Post
Today,i created a new list of people's contacts in Microsoft Excel.It was a tough work to do alone, because there were over 200 contacts to put into the list.Unfortunately, i couldn't finish all of them today,because i had to take my time to include every single detail in it.The most important thing wasn't to finish the list today,but to record the names,addresses(email and site) and contact numbers,properly.But i succeeded to finish most of it.There are only 20-30 contacts left by the end of the day.I guess my mentor is going finish the rest, since it's not a lot and because i'm off for the rest of the week(including next week).It was a hard day for me and i felt exhausted afterwards.But i was proud that i made my way through.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Daily Post
Today, i spent most of my time editing all the articles i've written yesterday.It was a little bit challenging,because it required a lot concentration and attention.I had to proofread the aricles(myself),correct the mistakes(grammar mistakes),and delete extra words.When i finished, i had to send it to my mentor who also proofread it a second time, before posting it into our weekly online publication.We also checked all the articles we had, and those we didn't, as we were editing them.For those we didn't have,we had to call and ask them if they could send their articles to us as soon as possible.Today,i felt like being a teacher, and now, i can see how hard it is like being one.I kind of realize how much our teachers suffer everyday to grade our papers...
Monday, April 14, 2008
Weekly Vocabulary, April 18
1. Word / Phrase: "Conspicuous"
Meaning: Easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
Context: I've seeen it in the New York Amsterdam news while reading it.
2. Word / Phrase: "Ultimate"
Meaning: last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series:
Context: New York Amsterdam Newspaper
3. Word / Phrase: "Ambiguous"
Meaning: Having several possible meanings or interpretations
Context: SAT Vocabulary
4. Word / Phrase: "Duplicity"
Meaning: Speaking or acting in two different ways;double dealing hypocrasy
Context: SAT Vocabulary
5. Word / Phrase: "Deprecate"
Meaning: To urge reasons against; protest against;putting something down
Context: SAT Vocabulary
Meaning: Easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
Context: I've seeen it in the New York Amsterdam news while reading it.
2. Word / Phrase: "Ultimate"
Meaning: last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series:
Context: New York Amsterdam Newspaper
3. Word / Phrase: "Ambiguous"
Meaning: Having several possible meanings or interpretations
Context: SAT Vocabulary
4. Word / Phrase: "Duplicity"
Meaning: Speaking or acting in two different ways;double dealing hypocrasy
Context: SAT Vocabulary
5. Word / Phrase: "Deprecate"
Meaning: To urge reasons against; protest against;putting something down
Context: SAT Vocabulary
Daily Post
Today was a busy day just like all the other days.I had to type three different kinds of article into our document, which will later be proofread by my mentor,and be posted in our program "voices must be heard".These articles were very long(and i mean very very long),and it took me three hours to finish it.I spent the last hour calling other companies and asking them to email/forward us their newspaper articles so we can put them on our website/program.Actually, it only took me half an hour to make these phone calls.I spent the other half of the time reading the articles we've already put on our website.They were great...
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Daily Post
Tuesday,April 8th,2008
Today was a day just like all the other ones.There was another college intern who also started his internship today.Therefore, i had to let him use my desk for a while and move to another desk.I didn't do anything special.What i did was to type some articles(from newspapers as usual).When i finished,i went back to our website(homepage)and found the most interesting articles to put in another file/folder(a different one).THAT WAS IT...
Today was a day just like all the other ones.There was another college intern who also started his internship today.Therefore, i had to let him use my desk for a while and move to another desk.I didn't do anything special.What i did was to type some articles(from newspapers as usual).When i finished,i went back to our website(homepage)and found the most interesting articles to put in another file/folder(a different one).THAT WAS IT...
Monday, April 7, 2008
Daily Post
Monday,April 7th,2008
Today,i used "Microsoft Excel" to enter the name,contact and address of applicants.We sent applications a few weeks ago to people who wanted to apply for different positions(ex:reporter,publisher...) in the community media of John Jay College.So far, we've only received twenty applications and expect more in the following days.I had to use Excel and create a list of all applicants and their resumes.When i finished, i continued to work on looking for articles online and putting them into our program.It has always been my pleasure helping, because i know i'm also learning.
Today,i used "Microsoft Excel" to enter the name,contact and address of applicants.We sent applications a few weeks ago to people who wanted to apply for different positions(ex:reporter,publisher...) in the community media of John Jay College.So far, we've only received twenty applications and expect more in the following days.I had to use Excel and create a list of all applicants and their resumes.When i finished, i continued to work on looking for articles online and putting them into our program.It has always been my pleasure helping, because i know i'm also learning.
Midpoint Reflection Questions
How has the internship been the same as and/or different than your expectations?
-The internship has been different from what i expected,because i never thought i would have worked harder and harder everyday.I never had an internship before, so i never knew how hard and challenging it was.The work is increasing every single day and i never expected that.But one thing i know is that you never learn something if you don't try.
What is similar and different about the culture of the school environment versus the workplace environment? What new skills have you learned that apply to the workplace?
-The difference between the culture of the school environment and my workplace' is first of all,the location.My internship is located in a place full of animation and ambition.Plus, i get to meet new people everyday, which is different from school.I've learned a lot of experience that i wouldn't probably have if i was still at school(no offense).The purpose of the internship is to meet the outside world and to get a whole lot of it.Althought,these two places might be a little bit different from each other, they still share some similarities.We can learned a lot from these places...
What kind of relationship do you have with your mentor and co-workers? How have you grown as a result of interacting with professional adults?
-My mentor is a very friendly person. At first, i felt shy and uncomfortable talking to him.But i've come to realize that when you don't get interacted with other people, you can't get to know them and they can't also get to know you.My mentor and co-workers have helped me overcome my fear.I'd have to say that interacting with these professional adults(mentor and co-workers)has improved my communication skills.Working with adults is at the time challenging and interesting, because you learn a lot from what they're doing and it's really helpful.
What challenges at the internship have you faced that you have overcome and how did you overcome them?
-The main challenge i've faced at my internship is "the communication over the phone".I had a BIG problem communicating with people(outsiders), because i didn't know what to say at the beginning,and i was scared to make mistakes.But with kindness and simplicity, my mentor taught me the best way of answering the phone.I had to practice a couple of times before getting used to it.And thank GOODNESS,I've succeeded it and here i am today,working in an office and answering phone calls like a professional.
What challenges have you faced in school as a result of the altered schedule and how are you handling them?
-No challenges so far, except for the homework.Sometimes,it's hard for me to do the homework when i come back from the internship, because feel tired and lazy.But i know it's for my own good and that my teachers are preparing me for college,that's why i always do my work...
What goals are you working to accomplish during the remainder of the internship?
-My goals for the internship is to get an experience of the work i'm doing,learn from professionals and meet new people.I'm trying as hard as i can to make my way through...
What new things have you learned about New York City?
-Nothing new, but i went to some places in New York City,where i've never been before and i found it interesting.For instance, this was my first time being in my internship neighborhood.I've never been there before.New York City is really BIG, and there is a lot to learn about it.
-The internship has been different from what i expected,because i never thought i would have worked harder and harder everyday.I never had an internship before, so i never knew how hard and challenging it was.The work is increasing every single day and i never expected that.But one thing i know is that you never learn something if you don't try.
What is similar and different about the culture of the school environment versus the workplace environment? What new skills have you learned that apply to the workplace?
-The difference between the culture of the school environment and my workplace' is first of all,the location.My internship is located in a place full of animation and ambition.Plus, i get to meet new people everyday, which is different from school.I've learned a lot of experience that i wouldn't probably have if i was still at school(no offense).The purpose of the internship is to meet the outside world and to get a whole lot of it.Althought,these two places might be a little bit different from each other, they still share some similarities.We can learned a lot from these places...
What kind of relationship do you have with your mentor and co-workers? How have you grown as a result of interacting with professional adults?
-My mentor is a very friendly person. At first, i felt shy and uncomfortable talking to him.But i've come to realize that when you don't get interacted with other people, you can't get to know them and they can't also get to know you.My mentor and co-workers have helped me overcome my fear.I'd have to say that interacting with these professional adults(mentor and co-workers)has improved my communication skills.Working with adults is at the time challenging and interesting, because you learn a lot from what they're doing and it's really helpful.
What challenges at the internship have you faced that you have overcome and how did you overcome them?
-The main challenge i've faced at my internship is "the communication over the phone".I had a BIG problem communicating with people(outsiders), because i didn't know what to say at the beginning,and i was scared to make mistakes.But with kindness and simplicity, my mentor taught me the best way of answering the phone.I had to practice a couple of times before getting used to it.And thank GOODNESS,I've succeeded it and here i am today,working in an office and answering phone calls like a professional.
What challenges have you faced in school as a result of the altered schedule and how are you handling them?
-No challenges so far, except for the homework.Sometimes,it's hard for me to do the homework when i come back from the internship, because feel tired and lazy.But i know it's for my own good and that my teachers are preparing me for college,that's why i always do my work...
What goals are you working to accomplish during the remainder of the internship?
-My goals for the internship is to get an experience of the work i'm doing,learn from professionals and meet new people.I'm trying as hard as i can to make my way through...
What new things have you learned about New York City?
-Nothing new, but i went to some places in New York City,where i've never been before and i found it interesting.For instance, this was my first time being in my internship neighborhood.I've never been there before.New York City is really BIG, and there is a lot to learn about it.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Daily Post
Thursday,April 3rd,2008
Today is my day-off.I don't work on Thursdays.I only work three days a week, and four hours a day.So i didn't go to work today. Instead i went to Katrina's internship site just to get an idea about where she works.It's a good place though!!!
Today is my day-off.I don't work on Thursdays.I only work three days a week, and four hours a day.So i didn't go to work today. Instead i went to Katrina's internship site just to get an idea about where she works.It's a good place though!!!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Daily Post
Like i predicted(yesterday),i tried to finish typing everything today, and i did.It was a lot of work, but i'm glad i got through it.When i finished with the typing section,i started making phone calls(again) to other companies to inform them about another upcomning event on April 4,2008.This event is going to be about Union, Elections and Immigration.In addition to the phone calls,i also sent a copy of the invitation letter by fax and email.I'm really enjoying this place,beccause you always have work to do.I rather get busy than getting bored.This place is awsome...
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Daily Post
I was also busy today, but i did a different work.I started typing the news i found on other communities websites and putting them on our weekly publication.There was a lot to type and i did the best i could.I was so much into my work that i even went overtime.Even though i couldn't finish everything today,i was proud that i had at least something done.My goal for tomorrow is to try to finish everything,so my mentor can help me edit it.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Daily Post
Monday, March 31,2008
Today was a busy day for me. I had to do so much work that i had headaches.What i basically did was reacherching different community websites and trying to find ethnic news to put into our weekly publication. It wasn't easy finding these websites and it required a lot concentration. Some of these websites did'nt even have the news we wanted, so i had to call their companies and ask them to send us their news by email.It was a hard day for me, but i'm glad i made it.
Today was a busy day for me. I had to do so much work that i had headaches.What i basically did was reacherching different community websites and trying to find ethnic news to put into our weekly publication. It wasn't easy finding these websites and it required a lot concentration. Some of these websites did'nt even have the news we wanted, so i had to call their companies and ask them to send us their news by email.It was a hard day for me, but i'm glad i made it.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Daily Post
Thursday, March 27th 2008
Today,I helped Juana(my mentor)make researches about the other media communities and contacted them. We mostly worked on the "Tri-State Muslim Newspapers". What we were trying to do was to get as many communities as we can to join our online media publication.As soon as i finished these researches, i helped Ka(my internship coordinator)make phone calls regarding the "Immigration and Crime Reporting Fellowship Application".Then at 3:30pm,we went to an event at the Manhattan Borough.Even though my time was over, i decided to do some over time and go to the event, only because they invited me.
Today,I helped Juana(my mentor)make researches about the other media communities and contacted them. We mostly worked on the "Tri-State Muslim Newspapers". What we were trying to do was to get as many communities as we can to join our online media publication.As soon as i finished these researches, i helped Ka(my internship coordinator)make phone calls regarding the "Immigration and Crime Reporting Fellowship Application".Then at 3:30pm,we went to an event at the Manhattan Borough.Even though my time was over, i decided to do some over time and go to the event, only because they invited me.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Daily Post
Wednesday,March 26th 2008
Today, was a great day for me.I made a public communication about our new event that's coming up tomorrow. What i basically did was to call several people on the phone and tell them what the event was going to be about.In fact,the event is going to be about"the Announcement of public Leaders".A lot of College students(from different backgrounds)will be awarded by the Manhattan Borough Community President.Anyway, that wasn't the only work i did.I also sent a couple of invitation letters(in the Spanish version) by fax and answered a few calls.I was busy the whole time, but i liked it.It wasn't easy talking to people on the phone,but i was happy because it helped me practice my communication skills.
Today, was a great day for me.I made a public communication about our new event that's coming up tomorrow. What i basically did was to call several people on the phone and tell them what the event was going to be about.In fact,the event is going to be about"the Announcement of public Leaders".A lot of College students(from different backgrounds)will be awarded by the Manhattan Borough Community President.Anyway, that wasn't the only work i did.I also sent a couple of invitation letters(in the Spanish version) by fax and answered a few calls.I was busy the whole time, but i liked it.It wasn't easy talking to people on the phone,but i was happy because it helped me practice my communication skills.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Daily Post
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Today,I went to my new internship site. It was great and i liked it. Actually,i only went there for an interview,and i finished earlier than usual. Nornally,I'm supposed to start the work tomorrow(Wednesday, March 26th, 2008), so my mentor told me to go home and get ready for the next day.I went home before four o'clock.
Today,I went to my new internship site. It was great and i liked it. Actually,i only went there for an interview,and i finished earlier than usual. Nornally,I'm supposed to start the work tomorrow(Wednesday, March 26th, 2008), so my mentor told me to go home and get ready for the next day.I went home before four o'clock.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Daily Post
I compiled New Paltz reflections and edited them.Then,i printed these reflections with the help of my true friend Katrina(She had a day-off today; so she decided to help me finish my work). When we finished Mr Sean's work, we helped Ms Emily on her International News letter. I wrote a reflection about the Philadelphia & the New Paltz Trips; and i send it to her so she can proofread. Katrina was a lot helpful, because she helped me edit my reflection. She also helped Mr Sean cut some papers and made a poster on the New Paltz College Visit.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Daily Post
Thursday, March,20th,2008
Today, i also had to grade some other quizzes(from another class) for Ms Sherien.But that wasn't the only work i did. Since Ms Sherien wasn't here, i had to help Ms Carol with her project.I helped her put the science grades in her computer, and we talked a little bit about the new science project she was planning for us(The students). After that, I helped Mr Sean with his College Fair Development.What i basically did was to assist him with International College Fair Invitations. My task was to send invitation letters to ten different Colleges. It was really interesting because i learned a lot by doing this job. It was a great experience for me. Yeahhh MEEEE!
Today, i also had to grade some other quizzes(from another class) for Ms Sherien.But that wasn't the only work i did. Since Ms Sherien wasn't here, i had to help Ms Carol with her project.I helped her put the science grades in her computer, and we talked a little bit about the new science project she was planning for us(The students). After that, I helped Mr Sean with his College Fair Development.What i basically did was to assist him with International College Fair Invitations. My task was to send invitation letters to ten different Colleges. It was really interesting because i learned a lot by doing this job. It was a great experience for me. Yeahhh MEEEE!
Daily Post
Wednesday,March 19th,2008
Today, i helped Ms Sherien grade our quizzes(papers)and helped Mr Sean do some other stuff.There wasn't much for me to do, so i had the time to go back to my English Essay and make some corrections.I stayed two extra hours to complete the essay,. and i left school around six o'clock.
Today, i helped Ms Sherien grade our quizzes(papers)and helped Mr Sean do some other stuff.There wasn't much for me to do, so i had the time to go back to my English Essay and make some corrections.I stayed two extra hours to complete the essay,. and i left school around six o'clock.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Daily Post
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
I stayed at school,and helped ms Emily with her Project. What i basically did, was to try to arrange the papers, and put them where they belong. After that, i made researches about summer programs for high school students, and tried to find the most interesting ones to put them in the program. It was fun, and i liked it. Plus, it was my pleasure helping her.
I stayed at school,and helped ms Emily with her Project. What i basically did, was to try to arrange the papers, and put them where they belong. After that, i made researches about summer programs for high school students, and tried to find the most interesting ones to put them in the program. It was fun, and i liked it. Plus, it was my pleasure helping her.
Daily Post
Monday, March 17th 2008
i Didn't work on monday, because, i'm tranfering to another internship. But i did do something interesting. Since i had nothing else to do, i decided to go visit my friend's internship site(Oumou's), which is the African services. It was fun, because, i had the chance to see what all the professionals were doing there, including hers. I was kind of a little bored because i was just sitting there, not doing anything and watching what she was doing; but it was a lot worth it.
i Didn't work on monday, because, i'm tranfering to another internship. But i did do something interesting. Since i had nothing else to do, i decided to go visit my friend's internship site(Oumou's), which is the African services. It was fun, because, i had the chance to see what all the professionals were doing there, including hers. I was kind of a little bored because i was just sitting there, not doing anything and watching what she was doing; but it was a lot worth it.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Trip To New Paltz
The Trip to New Paltz gave us an idea about how college life really looks like. It was a lot worth it because we actually had the chance to meet with some college students and ask them questions about their experiences. The interesting part of the whole trip was "the college tour". We visited the college dorms, library, and even their gym club. Honestly, this was more than what I expected. I was glad to join the trip because I knew I was going to learn a lot from it; and I really felt bad for those who didn't go. I wish everybody was there to see it for themselves. There is a proverb that says " rather go and see it for yourself, than letting people tell you about it".
Weekly vocabulary March 21, March 29, April 4
1. Word / Phrase: "Venture"(verb)
Meaning: It's when you try to do something and you're not sure what the outcome will be.
Context: found in a program called Venture Program(it's a summer program)
2. Word / Phrase: "Enrichment Program"(noun)
Meaning: It's a program that makes you a well rounded person.
Context: Summer Program also called "Access to Education"
3. Word / Phrase: "Compile"(verb)
Meaning: to gather things,organize, put things together...
Context: I compiled the New paltz reflections
4. Word / Phrase: "The Media Advisory"(noun)
Meaning: It's a notice on the upcoming events. The Media Advisory should always include questions using the five Ws(who, what, where, when, why)
Context: My internship coordinator talked to me about it.
5. Word / Phrase: "Media Alliance"(noun)
Meaning: It's the association of ethnic and community publication.
Context: It's the name of my new internship site. The full name is New York Community Media Alliance(formerly known as IPA-NY)
6. Word / Phrase: "Proficiency"(noun)
Meaning: The state of being proficient; skill or expertness
Context: Mr Andrew's word(language proficiency)
7. Word / Phrase: "Prion"(noun)
Meaning: It's a protein found in nerve cells of mammals.
Context: Science Class
8. Word / Phrase: "Fastidious"(adj)
Meaning: Paying attention to details
Context: SAT Vocabulary
9. Word / Phrase: "Profilic"(adj)
Meaning: Producing a lot of things
Context: SAT Vocabulary
10. Word / Phrase: "Indigenous"(adj)
Meaning: Native
Context: SAT Vocabulary
11. Word / Phrase: "Vindicated"(adj)
Meaning: Justified
Context: SAT Vocabulary
12. Word / Phrase: "Shattered"(adj)
Meaning: Stopped, broken
Context: SAT Vocabulary
13. Word / Phrase: "flagrant"(adj)
Meaning: Very obvious
Context: SAT Vocabulary
14. Word / Phrase: "Cursory"(adj)
Meaning: Quick
Context: SAT Vocabulary
15. Word / Phrase: "To censur"(verb)
Meaning: To punish or blame
Context: SAT Vocabulary
16. Word / Phrase: "Lavish"(adj)
Meaning: Extravagant,can also mean important
Context:SAT Vocabulary
17. Word / Phrase: " To detract"(verb)
Meaning: To take away a part, as from a value,or reputation
Context: SAT Vocabulary
18. Word / Phrase: "Rezone"(verb)
Meaning: to reclassify (a property, neighborhood, etc.) as belonging to a different zone or being subject to different zoning restrictions.
Context: I saw it on my mentor's computer
19. Word / Phrase: "Philanthropist"(noun)
Meaning: A person who does good for others
Context: SAT Vocabulary
20. Word / Phrase: "Unobtrusively"(adj)
Meaning: It means that it takes a while to notice it
Context: Found in the "Raisin and the Sun" book
Meaning: It's when you try to do something and you're not sure what the outcome will be.
Context: found in a program called Venture Program(it's a summer program)
2. Word / Phrase: "Enrichment Program"(noun)
Meaning: It's a program that makes you a well rounded person.
Context: Summer Program also called "Access to Education"
3. Word / Phrase: "Compile"(verb)
Meaning: to gather things,organize, put things together...
Context: I compiled the New paltz reflections
4. Word / Phrase: "The Media Advisory"(noun)
Meaning: It's a notice on the upcoming events. The Media Advisory should always include questions using the five Ws(who, what, where, when, why)
Context: My internship coordinator talked to me about it.
5. Word / Phrase: "Media Alliance"(noun)
Meaning: It's the association of ethnic and community publication.
Context: It's the name of my new internship site. The full name is New York Community Media Alliance(formerly known as IPA-NY)
6. Word / Phrase: "Proficiency"(noun)
Meaning: The state of being proficient; skill or expertness
Context: Mr Andrew's word(language proficiency)
7. Word / Phrase: "Prion"(noun)
Meaning: It's a protein found in nerve cells of mammals.
Context: Science Class
8. Word / Phrase: "Fastidious"(adj)
Meaning: Paying attention to details
Context: SAT Vocabulary
9. Word / Phrase: "Profilic"(adj)
Meaning: Producing a lot of things
Context: SAT Vocabulary
10. Word / Phrase: "Indigenous"(adj)
Meaning: Native
Context: SAT Vocabulary
11. Word / Phrase: "Vindicated"(adj)
Meaning: Justified
Context: SAT Vocabulary
12. Word / Phrase: "Shattered"(adj)
Meaning: Stopped, broken
Context: SAT Vocabulary
13. Word / Phrase: "flagrant"(adj)
Meaning: Very obvious
Context: SAT Vocabulary
14. Word / Phrase: "Cursory"(adj)
Meaning: Quick
Context: SAT Vocabulary
15. Word / Phrase: "To censur"(verb)
Meaning: To punish or blame
Context: SAT Vocabulary
16. Word / Phrase: "Lavish"(adj)
Meaning: Extravagant,can also mean important
Context:SAT Vocabulary
17. Word / Phrase: " To detract"(verb)
Meaning: To take away a part, as from a value,or reputation
Context: SAT Vocabulary
18. Word / Phrase: "Rezone"(verb)
Meaning: to reclassify (a property, neighborhood, etc.) as belonging to a different zone or being subject to different zoning restrictions.
Context: I saw it on my mentor's computer
19. Word / Phrase: "Philanthropist"(noun)
Meaning: A person who does good for others
Context: SAT Vocabulary
20. Word / Phrase: "Unobtrusively"(adj)
Meaning: It means that it takes a while to notice it
Context: Found in the "Raisin and the Sun" book
Friday, March 14, 2008
Third Week Assignment
Describe one significant activity or project that you have completed or are working on currently.
Recently, I've been working on receiving emails from the NYU Cancer Institute faculty members, and recording their informations into the computer.Then, I printed every single thing I recorded. After that, I had to put their papers in piles organizing them in an alphabetic order. Basically, it was the same as all other weeks, but a little bit harder because, I had to do too many things at the same time, and I was only working with the informations I gathered from the faculty members, instead of patients'. Actually, I've been doing a lot of work that were combined into a project because, they were all related to each other. That wasn't the only work I did this week. I also analyzed the servey responses given by patients, helped make suggestions and wrote the responses down, so my co-worker can check and record them into the computer(NB: it was her job to do that; I was just helping her finish it up). This project was a little bit hard because, I didn't have enough time to do it. I only had two days to do it( Monday and Wednesday) because, I didn't go to work on Tuesday( I had to go to New Paltz) nor on Thursday. I stayed at school on Thursday, and helped Mr Sean print out some transcripts for the parents' meeting. It was fun, and I enjoyed it.
Recently, I've been working on receiving emails from the NYU Cancer Institute faculty members, and recording their informations into the computer.Then, I printed every single thing I recorded. After that, I had to put their papers in piles organizing them in an alphabetic order. Basically, it was the same as all other weeks, but a little bit harder because, I had to do too many things at the same time, and I was only working with the informations I gathered from the faculty members, instead of patients'. Actually, I've been doing a lot of work that were combined into a project because, they were all related to each other. That wasn't the only work I did this week. I also analyzed the servey responses given by patients, helped make suggestions and wrote the responses down, so my co-worker can check and record them into the computer(NB: it was her job to do that; I was just helping her finish it up). This project was a little bit hard because, I didn't have enough time to do it. I only had two days to do it( Monday and Wednesday) because, I didn't go to work on Tuesday( I had to go to New Paltz) nor on Thursday. I stayed at school on Thursday, and helped Mr Sean print out some transcripts for the parents' meeting. It was fun, and I enjoyed it.
Second Week Assignment
What did you do during your second week?
During my second week, I worked on performing researches, recording patients informations on the computer, filing papers, and printing letters from the faculty members.
How was it different than the first week?
The second week was different from the first one, because I did more work than I expected. But it was fun helping others.
What is something that you really like about the internship?
Something I really like about my internship is the work I'm doing. I love what I'm doing because I feel like I'm learning a lot from it. It's true that the work is sometimes challenging, but I get better at it everyday and I'm proud of it.
What is something you dislike about the internship?
Nothing at all!!!
Who else's blog have your read and commented on?
So far, I've only read katrina's blog and made a comment on it. But I'm going to try to read and comment as many blogs as I can.
During my second week, I worked on performing researches, recording patients informations on the computer, filing papers, and printing letters from the faculty members.
How was it different than the first week?
The second week was different from the first one, because I did more work than I expected. But it was fun helping others.
What is something that you really like about the internship?
Something I really like about my internship is the work I'm doing. I love what I'm doing because I feel like I'm learning a lot from it. It's true that the work is sometimes challenging, but I get better at it everyday and I'm proud of it.
What is something you dislike about the internship?
Nothing at all!!!
Who else's blog have your read and commented on?
So far, I've only read katrina's blog and made a comment on it. But I'm going to try to read and comment as many blogs as I can.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
End of the first week Assignment
Please describe your internship site by answering the following questions...
What is it?
My interneship is called "NYU Cancer Institute".
What kind of business is it and what kind of work do the professionals do there?
The NYU Cancer Institute is specialized in doing researches about diffrent types of cancer/program.They're also involved in patients'health care.
Where is it?
It is located on 215 Lexington Avenue, New York Ny 10016, 15th floor. Take the 6 train(uptown)to 33rd street.
Tell a little about your mentor.
My mentor's name is Claudia Ayash and she is very sympathetic. She does the best she can to help me through everything;and so far, she has been great!!!!
What happened on the first day?
On the first day of my internship,I basically didn't do any work at all.I only had to go to the NYU Employment Services for a medical examination. But before that,I took two short quizzes on the NYU Medical Center Infection Surveillance Department, and the NYU Center Fire Emergency Procedures and Fire Extinguisher Use.
What kinds things have you done so far?
So far,I've helped analyze/observe some informations about patients,and recorded the data onto the computer. I' m still working on it because it takes a lot of time and concentration.
What were some of the highlights of the first week? (Memorable moments, cool things...)
Some of the highlights of the first week was when I assisted a program(on tuesday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm),where a lot of doctors and nurses shared their work and experiences with us.This program was offered to any volunteer of the NYU Medical Center. It was really fun!!!
Please answer some logistical questions...
When do you leave school?
I leave school around 11:45am, after eating a quick lunch in the school cafeteria.
How long does it take you to get to your internship?
It only takes me 30-40mns(depending on the train) to get to my internship site, because I only have to take the L train to 14th street Union Square(which only takes me 25mns), then transfer to the 6 train to get off at 33rd street(the 3rd stop after 28th st).
When do you arrive at home?
It depends on my schedule.For example:On Monday,Wednesday, and Thursday,I finish at 4:00pm;so I can arrive home around 5:00pm. But on Tuesdays,I finish at 6:00pm because of the program.So get home by 7:00pm.
What is your schedule? (What days do you work and for how long each day?)
I work four days a week. On Monday,Wednesday,and Thursday,I work from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. On Tuesday,I work from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Who are the two people that can sign your time card? (Your mentor and the additional person)
The only two people that can sign my time card are my mentor claudia Ayash and her co-worker Danielle. Ms Danielle only signs my card when Claudia is not there.
At this point, do you have any other questions, comments, concerns, queries, or inquiries?
NO!Everything is fine with me...
What is it?
My interneship is called "NYU Cancer Institute".
What kind of business is it and what kind of work do the professionals do there?
The NYU Cancer Institute is specialized in doing researches about diffrent types of cancer/program.They're also involved in patients'health care.
Where is it?
It is located on 215 Lexington Avenue, New York Ny 10016, 15th floor. Take the 6 train(uptown)to 33rd street.
Tell a little about your mentor.
My mentor's name is Claudia Ayash and she is very sympathetic. She does the best she can to help me through everything;and so far, she has been great!!!!
What happened on the first day?
On the first day of my internship,I basically didn't do any work at all.I only had to go to the NYU Employment Services for a medical examination. But before that,I took two short quizzes on the NYU Medical Center Infection Surveillance Department, and the NYU Center Fire Emergency Procedures and Fire Extinguisher Use.
What kinds things have you done so far?
So far,I've helped analyze/observe some informations about patients,and recorded the data onto the computer. I' m still working on it because it takes a lot of time and concentration.
What were some of the highlights of the first week? (Memorable moments, cool things...)
Some of the highlights of the first week was when I assisted a program(on tuesday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm),where a lot of doctors and nurses shared their work and experiences with us.This program was offered to any volunteer of the NYU Medical Center. It was really fun!!!
Please answer some logistical questions...
When do you leave school?
I leave school around 11:45am, after eating a quick lunch in the school cafeteria.
How long does it take you to get to your internship?
It only takes me 30-40mns(depending on the train) to get to my internship site, because I only have to take the L train to 14th street Union Square(which only takes me 25mns), then transfer to the 6 train to get off at 33rd street(the 3rd stop after 28th st).
When do you arrive at home?
It depends on my schedule.For example:On Monday,Wednesday, and Thursday,I finish at 4:00pm;so I can arrive home around 5:00pm. But on Tuesdays,I finish at 6:00pm because of the program.So get home by 7:00pm.
What is your schedule? (What days do you work and for how long each day?)
I work four days a week. On Monday,Wednesday,and Thursday,I work from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. On Tuesday,I work from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Who are the two people that can sign your time card? (Your mentor and the additional person)
The only two people that can sign my time card are my mentor claudia Ayash and her co-worker Danielle. Ms Danielle only signs my card when Claudia is not there.
At this point, do you have any other questions, comments, concerns, queries, or inquiries?
NO!Everything is fine with me...
Thursday, February 28, 2008
February 15 Questions
-Tell a little about yourself.
I'm Nafi Traore originally from Burkina Faso, in West Africa.I've been in the US for about 3 years.I'm a very friendly and kind person.But,i can be mean sometimes.
-What did you learn in the junior internship seminar class up to this point?
I've learned a lot in the internship seminar class:for ex,i've learned the US national anthem,how to behave professionally,how to prepare for an interview,and how to make my own blog.
-What is your greatest fear about internship?
My greatest fear about internship is whether i will like it or not.
-What is your greatest hope for the internship?
My greatest hope is to get a good experience out of it, meet new people, and have fun...
-What is your internship site and what are you going to do there? If you do not know, what do you think you will be doing?
My first internship site was the "NYU Cancer Institute", and i was making a lolt of researches there, until i moved to my new internship.
My new internship is the "NY Community Media Alliance", and i'm also working on performing researches, and making a lot of phone calls.It's really great because, i get to practice my communication skills.
-What will you miss about going to high school as you normally did for the last 2.5 years?
My teachers
My friends
All the great times i had at the IHS...
I'm Nafi Traore originally from Burkina Faso, in West Africa.I've been in the US for about 3 years.I'm a very friendly and kind person.But,i can be mean sometimes.
-What did you learn in the junior internship seminar class up to this point?
I've learned a lot in the internship seminar class:for ex,i've learned the US national anthem,how to behave professionally,how to prepare for an interview,and how to make my own blog.
-What is your greatest fear about internship?
My greatest fear about internship is whether i will like it or not.
-What is your greatest hope for the internship?
My greatest hope is to get a good experience out of it, meet new people, and have fun...
-What is your internship site and what are you going to do there? If you do not know, what do you think you will be doing?
My first internship site was the "NYU Cancer Institute", and i was making a lolt of researches there, until i moved to my new internship.
My new internship is the "NY Community Media Alliance", and i'm also working on performing researches, and making a lot of phone calls.It's really great because, i get to practice my communication skills.
-What will you miss about going to high school as you normally did for the last 2.5 years?
My teachers
My friends
All the great times i had at the IHS...
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