It feels bittersweet knowing this will be the last blog I write for the Chicago Semester program. One thing I know for sure is that I am so grateful to have been on this program. This program gave me the space to process the things I was experiencing at my internship and allowed me to…
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I can’t believe how fast the end of the semester is coming! It really hit me once I booked my plane reservation for California. With the end nearing, I’ll be starting to turn over my current case managements to other staff before my last day next week. It’s a bittersweet feeling because I’ve really enjoyed…
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It’s finally April! Yesterday the weather got into the 70s which is the warmest it’s ever been. This is ironic because I’m from California where any 70s temperature would feel cool or even a bit chilly. But it was the perfect weather for this weekend. This weekend my friends and I explored Argyle street which…
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One of the highlights of these past weeks has been the Van Gogh Museum. This was the first time we were able to go to an event in person, so it was an amazing experience to see everyone from class! Safety precautions were implemented such as mandatory mask wearing, social distancing, and hand sanitation that…
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It’s finally starting to feel like spring! We aren’t fully out of the woods yet with the coldness, but it’s warm enough to start shedding a few clothing layers. With this change in weather, I find myself wanting to be outside more so that I can bask in the nice warm sunlight. I think many…
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It’s been 4 weeks since I first began my internship and so many things have happened already! To give a little background, I work with the homeless population at Chicago Lights Social Services. We provide things like food, toiletries, coats, warm clothing, and assistance like obtaining/filing important documents. Every morning I help with our curbside…
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Mean Zanderveen: Senior Social Work Student from Calvin University Hello beautiful people! I am currently reporting from my Canterbury Court Apartment room. My room is on the 12th floor and is quite large. My general living space contains a twin bed, a kitchen, a massive closet, and a bathroom. My room is also next to…
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Blog #4: Hello everyone, Welcome Back! You know the drill, grab some coffee, tea, hot chocolate, get comfy, because this week has only begun. There is not a whole lot to update you guys on. With the weather getting colder, I honestly debate with myself on whether this year will be the year I try…
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Blog #3: First off, thank you so much for continuing to follow my journey here in Chicago. Grab some coffee or tea, sit somewhere comfortable, and just enjoy.  The New Thing: I found myself walking around the city more and more as the leaves change colors and I can finally pull out my favorite hoodie…
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First off, thank you so much for joining my journey herein Chicago, make yourself comfortable. Grab some coffee or tea, sit somewhere comfortable, and just enjoy. Let me tell you, this week has really flown by. My internship is going well, things are picking up. I am so grateful to be able to get out…
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