"We hope to see the world differently when you're done than we do now."
This was the charge that Karl, our boss, CEO and president of Danville Regional Foundaion, left with us as summer interns. I was fairly intimidated by the first day in general, but the laid-back attitudes of the staff immediately calmed me.
Upon arrival, I saw a beautiful, small city full of potential. The architecture and houses are gorgeous, and, lucky for me, I live in a historic district. I have two roomates, both interns as well. The ten interns are warming up to each other, and I am certain that by the end of our ten weeks together, we will laugh about our awkward first days.
As far as work is concerned, we are currently working as one group to improve the use of the walking trails in the area to increase exercise among members of the region's population. In the future, we will break into smaller groups to complete projects that are geared toward our interests, but this serves as an ice-breaker in a sense. The fascinatingly diverse backgrounds which we all bring to the table blend together to leave no facet of an issue untouched. It really is refreshing to be around such people.
This morning, my mother left to make the trip home. I will miss her ironing my clothes and cooking my meals, and mostly merely knowing that she's near, but I am ready to embrace the independence that comes with such wonderful opportunities in life. It is that thought that must remain with me: the fleeting nature of these two and a half months in front of me.
It is with these thoughts that I will today return to my cubicle as an intern. And in some way, there is nothing else I'd rather be.
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