June | 2017 | F.M. Kirby Experiential Learning Stipend Recipient Blogs

June Brings Fresh Starts, Open Hearts, and Sunny Adventures

From my various work experiences, I have learned that the quality of the time spent in the workplace is highly influenced by the people you work with. Last summer, I worked in a restaurant where team members changed depending on the shift, and some nights were most definitely better than others depending on who it…

The Beginnings of RVD

RVD began in Rachel’s apartment in 2012. Her successes led her to venture into a brick and mortar location, and RVD now resides in a WeWork building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The co-working space that WeWork provides allows us to network and be a part of a larger community, while still retaining our unique brand. RVD…

It’s All Happening!

Things are happening! We have one more full week of rehearsals before heading into tech down in the performance space! Next Wednesday is sneak peek, a run of sections of the show for 60 of DTC’s biggest donors. The first act was running at almost an hour and a half at the beginning of the…

Romanian Rulers, and Changing Dynamics

I can’t believe this is my Fifth Blog Post! Time flies. Weekly coffee shop update: I’m in “Compass Coffee”, which is right in the middle of DC, close to China Town. The décor walks the line between a “rustic exposed brick” vibe and a more modern, minimalist style. And they roast their coffee in-house; I…

RVD 101

RVD Communications is named after the founder and leading lady, Rachel Van Dolsen. RVD is a boutique hospitality PR and social media firm, focusing primarily on restaurants and bars, as well as some other products. The firm is entirely female, including all of the summer interns. Everyone is young, much hipper than me, incredibly talented,…

The more things change, the more they stay the same

So. This week I began getting into actual science. And by that, i mean i developed a plan for what I would be doing a little more, and then started designing experiments. I went in a week ago, and found Dr. Shaw(the main with the plan) and a few students looking at one potential…

Psyched for Summer

Hi! My name is Emily Aranda. I am a rising senior at WFU, double majoring in psychology and philosophy. On campus, I work as an IM referee as well as a Research Assistant in the Emotions Lab of the Psychology Department. I am a sister of Delta Zeta and a brother of Alpha Phi Omega,…

Interning with Pruitt

PruittHealth is a company based out of Atlanta who specializes in rehabilitation and skilled nursing home facilities. Having been in business for over 45 years, the company is one of the leading groups in the industry, driven to achieve excellence. They offer services ranging from skilled nursing home facilities, acute rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, and pharmacy…

History of CCT

Reporting back after a successful second week at CCT! The Chicago Children’s Theatre has been an active part of the Chicago theatre scene for about 12 years now. Our vision, as stated on our website, “is to be Chicago’s premier professional theatre company dedicated to creating awe- inspiring theatrical productions and programs for our communities…

Week #2

One of my favorite aspects of my internship thus far has been the diversity in responsibilities that have been assigned to me. Because I am interning with two organizations that are affiliated under one church, each day looks different as my schedule is designed to allow me the opportunity to undertake many different tasks. On…