Daily Archives: August 7, 2015

The Search for Calling

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What do you want to be when you grow up? This question rings through the days of childhood and is littered with the hopeful responses of “doctor”, “fireman”, “teacher”, “astronaut” – all things big, bold, and exciting, with the promise of a new adventure around every turn. I personally aspired to sing and act on Broadway…a dream that was somehow transformed into the world of health care. I suppose that dancing on stage and “dancing” into a patient’s room are one in the same, right? What are your plans after graduation? Similar to the question presented in childhood, this question is also saturated with curiosity, hope, promise, and adventure. It can be daunting when faced with the prospect of formulating a response that meets the expectations of the asker. One may feel as if their path of study is a step towards life changing work, or at least the fulfillment […]

All the Little Things Count

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As this internship came to an end, I realized that this was just the beginning. This was just the beginning for me. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be part of this program. I have come to learn tons on and off the job from the Urban League, my mentor, and the conversations with other CAPS Fellows.   The opportunities given to me from developing the health care initiatives for the organization to working with Ms. Ola on the Federation of Block Clubs and the tenant council, to going to varies vendor events and representing the Urban League to getting to help clean up the 6th district of Gary have all been amazing experiences.   When working on the health care initiatives I was a bit timid because of the importance of the project and with knowing the healthcare disparities that exists across different socioeconomic classes and races. […]