Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The Best Intern EVER!!!

Sometime last week during the final elective of the day Mrs.Savito pulled me from class and I finally met with Mrs.Peck about my internship!

I was happy to learn that my requests for completing my intern at a nursing home was granted and I would be interning at Cranberry Place.
I believe Mrs.Peck said it was located near Oakland, I am very excited about this because I will get the opportunity to work with elders and I can possibly use that information towards my graduation project.

She noted that there were two other students in my class that were currently completing there interns at Craberry Place, and that if I had any overall questions I was encouraged to ask them. Mrs.Peck also noted that I was going to be focusing more with the elders, unlike my classmates who are on a roatating schdule and move to various sections of the building.

I am very anxious to get started, I just emailed Mrs.Peck my resume like she asked and I am looking forward to meeting my mentor and become the BEST intern they have ever had.

:) :) :) (: (: (:
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  1. L. SavidoJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Courtney,
    I'm enjoying reading your postings, and I'm really glad you are excited about your internship. I hope the experience turns out to be all you expect and hope for!
    - Mrs. Savido

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