Idealist Graduate School Fair: NYC

Hello friends,

idealist.org

This is a quick post to share some information that I've recently received. Unfortunately, I am not able to attend this fair, but I thought it pertinent to share.

If you are thinking of graduate school and you're in the NYC listen up! Idealist.org is hosting a graduate school fair on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 5-8 pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion on 125th W. 18th street.

This is a  great opportunity to receive some information on graduate school, ask questions, share ideas, be informed, and be open to different perspectives on the graduate school process. Don't forget that you'll be able to meet professionals in the field and other like minded individuals like yourselves.

Over 220 different graduate programs will be in attendance. Therefore, whatever field that you're interested in is bound to be represented. By the way, the program is free!

For more information, click HERE.

If you are able to attend, please let me know. I would love to hear all about it.

Interning at the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Hello friends,

One of my goals for the New Year was to apply and get accepted to a summer internship, preferably, one that was paid. Well, I got the internship, but it ain't paid. Trust me, I am not unhappy about this, because I will be an intern at one of the best places to intern (I hope)...The NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene :o) I am very excited about the opportunity to intern there. I have been in contact with my preceptor, Kasey, who seems very nice so far. I am especially excited about this internship, because as some of you may know, I aspire to work in the field of Public Health, which this internship is all about...Yay!

What will I be doing there? Good question.
My preceptor is the Farmers' Market Outreach Coordinator. Therefore, the work that I'll be doing involves working at the Farmers' Market, facilitating presentations and partnering with community-based organizations to encourage individuals to visit the Farmers Markets in NYC, where they can find affordable, healthy food options. In the next few weeks, I will have more information about my specific responsibilities. Can't wait to begin this internship and chronicle this new adventure.
The link to the website can be found here.

Now back to studying for my Final exam! Argh

Stay blessed,
Lilia