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From admin work to hands-on plant care, seniors can accomplish anything if given the chance. Special thanks The Garden Concept! #seniorinternship #returnship #planttherapy #seniorcare #seniorsupport #corporatesocialresponsibility #socialimpact #socialsupport #qualityoflife #seniorfriendly #agefriendly #thegardenconcept

What to Learn Over Summer Vacation By Lisa Sohmer Most students -- and families -- focus on the learning that takes place in the classroom. And maybe they should, since classroom grades are the ones that end up on the transcript. Day in and day out, through note taking and homework, quizzes, tests and exams, students toil away from September to June. But what about July and August? What can be learned then? Academic Preparation: Summer reading isn't busy work; schools assign it for a reason. Clearly, if students return to school having completed the assignment, teachers can begin instruction on the first day of school rather than using a week in September to get students ready to discuss that part of the curriculum. Also, reading books for the upcoming school year keeps students in the habit of thinking analytically and managing their time. Independence: By setting their alarm clocks and getting where they need to be on time, students reap a significant benefit of summer jobs and programs. Managing their schedules, planning their routines, and making adjustments are all part of the time management skills that will be important in college…and in life. Experience: Summer is the time to try new things and get hands-on experience in the real world — outside of home and school. Exploration: Student who aspire to careers as lawyers can get a taste of the legal life by interning in a law office. For future hospitality executives, a job at a hotel, a catering company or restaurant is a great way to gain more insights -- and skills. Responsibility: Most first jobs are summer jobs and entering into the world of work requires students to develop a new set of skills. Late to work is different from late to class, so students need to learn to be punctual. If you are absent from school, classes go on and others continue to learn. But who will answer the phones, make the copies, craft the Instagram posts or walk the dogs if you miss work? Generosity: What about students who can't find jobs? Those students can commit to sustained volunteer positions and give their time and talents away. Generosity is one of life's greatest lessons. Of course, for students preparing for the application process, the summer before senior year is also a time to learn about colleges through campus visits. All in all, summer is a time for learning; perhaps not the September to June kind, but important learning nonetheless.

The best way for a student to spend summer vacation is by balancing relaxation, personal growth, and preparation for the upcoming academic year. Here are some suggestions: - Take time to rest and unwind to recover from the previous school year. - Spend time with family and friends, enjoying activities that bring joy and relaxation. - Engage in hobbies or explore new ones, whether they are artistic, athletic, or intellectual. - Participate in summer camps, workshops, or online courses related to areas of interest. - Read books that interest you, including fiction and non-fiction. - Explore subjects that might not be covered in school but are personally intriguing. - Engage in regular physical activity, such as sports, hiking, swimming, or biking. - Consider joining local sports teams or fitness classes. - If possible, travel to new places to experience different cultures and environments. - Local exploration, such as visiting museums, parks, or historical sites, can also be enriching. - Review material from the previous year to reinforce knowledge. - Preview upcoming subjects to gain familiarity and confidence. - Develop good study habits and organizational skills. - Participate in community service or volunteer opportunities to give back and gain new experiences. - Consider a part-time job or internship to develop work skills and earn some money. - Take up a new language, learn to code, or try cooking new recipes. - Enroll in online courses or workshops to acquire new skills that interest you. - Reflect on personal and academic goals for the upcoming year. - Create a plan to achieve these goals, breaking them down into manageable steps.

Vacation schemes are an invaluable experience for students to gain an insight into the legal industry, they can also lead to training contracts when you graduate, so this is definitely worth applying for! If you would like any tips for applications, drop us a message!

Tonight is movie night and our Family Life Interns are ready with popcorn! 🍿 What’s your favorite movie to watch with the kids in your life?🎥 How does this fit into our mission? Family Life Interns have designed several programs that happen through the week at different times. The goal is always to help guest families connect with each other and the social support they need in a fun, comforting way! #KeepingFamiliesClose #socialworkstudents

Day 19/45 of #CrackYourPlacement #CrackYourInternship Challenge! I have solved 4 questions : 1. Minimum Number of Refueling Stops 2. Minimum Cost to Hire K Workers 3. Swim in Rising Water 4. Sliding Window Maximum My Approach : https://lnkd.in/gStKPq8J #CrackYourPlacement #CareerDevelopment #InterviewPreparation #LearningTogether #CrackYourInternship #CPP

🌟 Meet EGLE's Amazing Interns! 🌟These future leaders are passionate about protecting Michigan's natural resources and are gaining hands-on experience in various fields, from environmental science to public policy. We're proud to have this talented group on our team! Their hard work and fresh perspectives are invaluable to our mission of ensuring a healthier, cleaner Michigan. Read more about their stories and contributions in our recent article below. #MIEnvironment #TeamEGLE #NationalInternDay

Today is intern orientation day at Vesta, Inc. It's such a fun, positive day where we get to share about what we do and the students are so excited for the learning and growth that awaits. They also shared some of their worries - that it's a big responsibility, that it will be overwhelming, that it will be hard to turn it off and make time for themselves. Our wonderful supervisors and staff shared strategies and suggestions for self-care and offered themselves as a support as the students move through the year. For my part, I urged three main reminders: 1. You are not alone. In addition to your peers, we have an incredible team here to support our interns, from our supervisors to our front desk staff to our clinic leads. Use the help. That's what it's there for. 2. Follow the procedures. Learn the procedures and follow them. Best practices exist for a reason. If you find yourself veering outside the lines (just this once, you might tell yourself!), ask yourself why. The guidelines are there to protect clients and staff, and to ensure that the work is done in a sustainable way. 3. Lastly, approach clinical work with equal doses of curiosity and humility. We are not saviors. We are helpers, facilitators, guides. Clinicians come in with skills and theory, but clients know themselves best. We reach the best goals when we partner with clients and share all of our resources (ours and theirs) to get them where they want to be. I would love to hear what other advice people have for interns starting out in this field. #mentalhealth #therapyinterns #helpingprofessional #socialworkers

What happened to the carefree attitude surrounding our finances? It’s simple: we got older. More opportunities. More responsibilities. More choices. As the years go by, finances get more complicated. So knowing where your money is going and whether or not it’s working for you when it gets there is something you need to determine sooner rather than later – even before your source of income switches from mowing lawns and babysitting to your first internship at that marketing firm downtown. A great way to get a better idea of where your money is going and what it’s doing when it gets there? A financial strategy. A sound strategy for your money is essential, starting as soon as possible is better than waiting, and talking to a financial professional is a solid way to get going. No message in a bottle sent from a more-prepared version of your future self is going to drift your way from Easter Island. But sitting down with me is a great place to start. Contact me here: https://bit.ly/3xQrEXt #savingyourfuture #financialliteracy #iamwsb

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