Intern Blog Postings

Week 1: The Beginning

Monday, June 2, 2014

Jacob Zalkind

New jobs are always an indicator of a new beginning. It is an opportunity to meet new colleagues, supervisors, bosses and networking opportunities as well as become a part of something much greater than ourselves.

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Week 1: Jumping in on Committee Work

Monday, June 2, 2014

Ashley Finger

My first week as an SPS intern in Washington, D.C. got off to an incredibly exciting start. My roommate, Kelby, and I both arrived on Sunday afternoon and moved into our cozy and antique apartment that very quickly became homey and filled with life, especially as the other interns began to arrive.

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Week 1: Transition to D.C. and First Days

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Mark Sellers

Before I explain what I have been up to for the past week, allow me to introduce myself! I'm Mark Sellers and I'm the 2014 SOCK intern. I am originally from Kansas City, Missouri and am a rising senior at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Week 1: Arriving in D.C. and the first week!

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Simon Patane

Just a week ago I was packing my room up at Vassar and now I can barely believe that I'm here in D.C.! This week's been an amazing adventure. But first let me introduce myself.

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Week 1: Chocolate City

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Kearns Louis-Jean

My first week in chocolate city has been quite an experience to say the least. I flew out to DC on Sunday. It was really hot which reminded me of the weather back at school. My good friend Jonathan from college who recently graduated came to pick me from the airport.

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Week 2: BBQ's, receptions, and more!

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Simon Patane

There is no end to the exploration in D.C.! This past weekend we spent time walking through both the Freer Gallery of Art and Arlington National Cemetery. I was amazed by how many floors fit beneath the Freer Gallery!

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Week 1: The Foggy Bottom Boys (and Girls!)

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Stephen Skolnick

Moving to a new city is supposed to be scary. Some of my friends warned me about the turbulence of "leaving your bubble", of having to establish yourself, find your bearings, make new friends, and figure out who you are in a strange place. This transition has held none of that for me.

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Week 1: Orientation

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Benjamin Perez

After my first week, the only thing I can complain about was my flight. I was expecting it to be short and easy, but it quickly turned into a 5-hour ordeal at the airport.

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Week 1: Leaving the Desert; Entering the Humidity

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Kelby Peterson

My first week as an SPS Intern has been a whirlwind of new and exciting things as well as a blast of jet lag, culture shock, and some mild climate changes. DC has been a great experience all around; from the awesome food to the Memorial Day Parade I have had great experiences exploring the city.

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Week 1: Introductions

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Nick Durofchalk

Technology. I’ve known a couple of people who, upon learning of my two majors, question the wisdom in pursuing a degree in two vastly different subjects. These people wave their hands and claim that the two don’t work together, but I disagree. I see the two as entirely complimentary and after finishing my undergraduate studies, I hope to combine my love of sound and science and pursue a Ph.D. in Acoustics.

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