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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…

A Dream Come True: Living & Interning in Washington DC

Hey everyone! My name is Daniella Feijoo and I’m a rising junior at Wake Forest University majoring in Politics and International & Spanish, with a minor in Latin American Studies. On campus I am a member of the WFU marching band, The Spirit of the Old Gold and Black, and I play flute/piccolo in the…

One Week Down: Celebration, Language Access, and Collaborative Family

Let me begin with celebration. Today I am celebrating the end of a beautiful first week that I had been awaiting with much anticipation. As the week progressed, I grew more and more aware of how much I love the workplace environment at Ayuda and the ways that I am invited to contribute to the…

There’s No Business Like DTC Business

Another week down! Well…almost. I’ve gotten in the habit of writing these blog posts on Fridays, but the Equity (Actors’ Equity Association, the union for actors and stage managers) week is six days. Our AEA-mandated day off is Sunday for now, and that will change to Monday once we hit tech/previews/performances. The weeks are long…

Politicians, Books, and Music!

Week two is here! I’m continuing my tradition of Thursday exploration. On my day off I’ve met with a friend, gone to the zoo, and explored 14th street. I’ve finally landed at “The Den”, a coffee shop that has it all: exposed brick, local art, and free wi-fi! Lots has been happening at the Library…