Daily Archives: June 16, 2017

Running the Race

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Wooh, let me breath out and relax for a second; it’s been almost 2 weeks since I began my CAPS fellowship with Heartland Alliance’s Youth and Family Services (YFS) and each day has been a new, challenging, but most importantly exciting adventure. Let me retrace a few of steps to the beginning and get a running start (get ready for some running metaphors!) into some of the experience and takeaways that I’ve already experienced in my first two weeks as a CAPS Fellow.     First and foremost, what exactly have I been doing? Since you’ve taken the time to read this blog I feel you’re entitled to know what I’ve been up to, so let me explain. My primary role as an intern in the YFS division of Heartland Alliance is to work with other interns and staff to plan, coordinate and finally carry out “Summer Program”; a 6 […]

A List of Firsts

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  As one of the youngest CAPS fellows, this is my first internship. It is also my first time moving 11 hours away from home. Also, thanks to that Valpo meal plan money, it’s the first time I truly have to cook for myself. It sounds more intimidating when the tasks are listed like that, but I am excited. I have the opportunity to serve at a great organization, National Lutheran Communities and Services (NLCS), as they strive to best serve older adults in a continuing care retirement community. It’s a dream come true for me.   As I reflect on my first three weeks out in Rockville, Maryland, it’s been a whirlwind. I have met many new people between the staff, residents, and guests living here. I have heard more medical acronyms than I knew existed. I have received more free food than I ever anticipated. Also, I began […]