Monday, April 14, 2008
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.
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