The Days Flash Past
And all of a sudden, I'm done with my internship. Funny how the summer zipped by so quickly. I now have a week and a half, then it's back to school for orientation stuff (I'm one of the coordinators) then, two weeks after I arrive, classes start. Jeez.
But my internship wrapped up quite nicely! On Monday I went in and rushed around, finishing up all my tasks, passing on information about what I'd done and where everything was to those who needed to know. At lunch time, I was presented with three gifts: a bag, a notepad, and a glass all with the CET logo on them. The coolest one was the glass, because it's made from the bottom of a recycled wine bottle. Pretty awesome. More poignant leave-taking comments below the fold.
I also borrowed the DVD of a movie Tomasin had seen this weekend, called What a Way to Go, a pretty grim and dire look at all the problems in our society and how they're converging to direct us toward a rather cataclysmic end to the American cultural empire. Not for the weak of stomach, said Tomasin. But sounds pretty interesting, I think. It also gives me an excuse to go back in to the office to return it.
I found out today that Peggy, my supervisor, wrote an email to my parents (whom she knows) with the most embarrassingly glowing praise of me and my time there. That kind of thing makes you feel really great.
It was sad leaving all these people who I've gotten to know. They're all so cool, and I won't likely see them much again. However, the office is nearby, and as Beth said as I was making my goodbyes, I'm part of the family now.
I am excited to go back to school, though. Very excited.
Before I bid this blog adieu, though, I'd like to just lay out all the projects I worked on throughout the summer:
- Green Audit folders (resources for homeowner clients)
- LEED binder (resources for builders)
- Newspaper Clipping Binder compilation and organization
- Office Literature Inventory (handouts, flyers, booklets, and brochures)
- ReStore mailing
- ReStore, EnergyStar, and LEED folder (putting together new copies; for clients)
- Renewables resources in other New England states (started)
- Research on the emissions effects of meat-eating (started)
Unassigned tasks that I did for my own interest:
- Compilation and analysis of numerous “10 things you can do for the planet†lists
- Research into the specific greenhouse gas reductions of various lifestyle changes
- Creation of my own list of recommendations for greening one’s choices (in general, and for students)
If you're interested in any of the materials I worked on, I have the files of everything I produced on my computer.
Well, I guess that's it (unless someone at College Relations of CELS tells me otherwise). It's been fun writing this, and I hope you've enjoyed reading it. If you have any questions about CET, CELS internships, or environmental stuff in general, I'd love to hear them. My email address is aekro (at) conncoll (dot) edu. You can also visit my homepage at http://oak.conncoll.edu/aekro. Thanks for reading!
Comments
Alex -
You have done a fabulous job on this blog! I have learned so much from your postings as you've gone through your CELS internship. We'll be looking to harness YOUR "green energy" when you're back on campus.
Posted by: Holly A. Camerota | August 13, 2007 02:38 PM
Alex - you're right - you DID do lots of similar things in your internship that we do here at CEP as well! I am so glad to see so many people energized on these issues. With that kind of knowledge and experience, you become a valuable resource.
It was a pleasure meeting you -
MH
Posted by: maril hazlett | September 27, 2007 06:52 PM