{"id":7189,"date":"2021-07-09T08:50:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T15:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/seagrantscholars\/?p=7189"},"modified":"2021-07-09T08:53:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T15:53:47","slug":"time-flies-when-youre-having-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/seagrantscholars\/2021\/07\/09\/time-flies-when-youre-having-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Flies When You\u2019re Having Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It has been a great few weeks interning with the Oregon Coastal and Ocean Information Network (OCOIN). OCOIN is run by volunteers, so I have had the opportunity to meet professionals from many organizations throughout Oregon. My first week was spent meeting the members of the Steering Committee to learn a little about them and their role within OCOIN. I have since begun to dig into some of the projects that I am working on this summer. The project that I am most excited about today is helping write OCOIN\u2019s newsletter. I get to interview a researcher that I have wanted to meet, and we get to talk about their research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My Home Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

OCOIN, being run by volunteers, was primarily operated remotely before the pandemic. While it would be nice to meet people in person, I feel as though I flourish in the flexibility of this environment. Another Summer Scholar, Charlotte, and I Zoom with while working to make our workday seem a little more personal. It is sort of like sharing an office with someone; I feel lucky to have such a wonderful \u201coffice-mate\u201d. We also get to have weekly meetings with each committee within the organization, whether it be the whole committee or just a one-on-one meeting. My workstation can take place in a variety of locations. Typically, I am in the comfort of my home. However, this coming Monday, I will be wrapping up an inspirational trip to the coast. With the flexibility of my work location, I will be able to work with a view of the ocean, which is central to the work that I am doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been encouraged to provide an outside perspective to help shape OCOIN. It feels inspiring to share ideas that I have to make a difference within the organization. I have been offered many professional development opportunities: sitting in on meetings, informational interviews with organizations I see myself working for in the future, and training to help develop the technical skills that I am looking for. Not even halfway through my internship, many of my goals already seem to be taking shape. I am so grateful for the opportunities provided thus far as a Summer Scholar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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