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To say the least, 2020 was a difficult year for everyone. In one way or another, we have all had to find new ways to adapt and navigate our everyday lives. As a graduate student, one of the big things I had to navigate was school, communicating with my classmates, and starting my internship. I interviewed to intern at The …
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I recently attended a morning meeting at the end of a long work week. Professionals from various sectors in Nashville were represented, collectively sitting around the same table to tackle top issues plaguing the health of Tennesseans. As the meeting unfolded, I noticed a common theme on the faces of attendees: zombie-like expressions. Bags under glazed-over eyes, mouths slightly open, …
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As a college and graduate student, I have been told that internships are important and can open crucial doors for my career. “Get an internship and all the doors will be open,” they said. But is it really that simple and straightforward? I am a full-time graduate student with an internship and a part time job who is trying to …
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In many non-profit and ministry settings, employees need a diverse skill set. Working on the ground, especially in communities where resources are limited, requires wearing many hats and being prepared for the unexpected. I came to my internship at The Healing Trust as a third-year divinity school student, with experience in community organizing, chaplaincy, and congregational ministry. Although I have …
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