When I was six and growing up in Mexico my mom asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “A doctor!” I replied. “That’s a very difficult job,” she said. “No, I just have to give the people pills and they get better!” Seven years later I was in Portland at [...]
Archive for January, 2011
My MECOP Internship Experience
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011Nonprofit & Volunteering Expo
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011This Thursday is YOUR opportunity to make a difference! If you are interested in interning with, volunteering for, or working in a non-profit organization make sure you’re in the MU BALLROOM THURSDAY JANUARY 20th from 1-4pm. This year’s Non Profit & Volunteering Expo has over 50 non-profit organizations that are looking for YOU to help [...]
Undergrad to Grad, Midwest to Northwest
Monday, January 10th, 2011Born and raised in small town Iowa, I grew up watching many people follow a similar path. Most completed some form of college while also meeting a future spouse, found a job in the Midwest, and settled down in time to begin a family. Beginning college at the University of Northern Iowa, I too thought [...]
Set up that Summer Internship NOW!
Monday, January 3rd, 2011Summer seems to be a million light years away, especially when everyone has just returned winter break. Six months from now may seem to be a long time, but that’s barely enough time for you to do a quick search for summer internship opportunities. Here are some approaches that you can follow to help you [...]
