Hi! My
name is Melissa. I am a sophomore studying Human Development and Family Studies
and Urban Youth and Families. I created my own major to learn more about
urban communities especially with regards to family structure and education. My
primary academic interest is the achievement gap and along with that equal education
which is why I know I definitely want to work in the education sector either
with policy or school counseling when I graduate in May 2015. That is why I am
so excited to be interning in the Cape Flats at City Mission EducationalServices (CMES) which is an independent school for at risk and
disadvantaged youth. The school combines mainstream education with therapeutic
interventions to provide students with the resources they need to be
successful. I hope to be a great role model for the students and improve
my mentoring and teaching skills. I cannot wait to get started!
So far
this whole experience has been amazing. I've appreciated learning about the
history of Cape Town and also enjoying the music! We could not have asked for a
better introduction to such an amazing community and country! I am finding
everyone so incredibly welcoming in Cape Town and I just love hearing stories
from friends and tour guides. The personal accounts we have been privileged to
hear have really helped to illustrate how amazing and heartfelt Cape Town is. I
am beyond lucky to be here and I am so ready to explore internship placements
and return to some of my favorite places from orientation for breaks and new
experiences!
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| Aimee, Vara, Melissa, & Allie enjoying lunch and face painting at Moyo in Stellenbosch |
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