JVC loss
At the moment I cannot remember everything that has happened in the last few days, but I will try my best to figure things out. On Sunday when we got back from Napa I found out that I was wait-listed at the Wisconsin Medical School. A lot of people have told me this is a good thing because I was not rejected, but I would really have liked to be accepted just to give me a peace of mind during this process. I find out about MCW this week and I feel optimistic about my chances there. Needless to say I was a little bummed about the whole situation. My roommates were cool and luckily things are rolling at the Center with the guys, so I can find a little diversion and happiness there.
On Monday instead or working in the Dining Room I went with Rebecca (who hired me) to San Francisco to work at a career fair. We represented St. Vincent de Paul and YNPN, which is a membership organization for those who are new to the non-profit sector in general or new to the non-profit sector in the Bay Area. YNPN provides networking events and workshop events throughout the year and also has a job list on its website along with discussion forum. These are the main services, which help people get connected in non-profit and become better at what they do. I relayed this information to a million people about a million times.
Monday night, Julien (our Area Director for JVC) came over for his area visit. We had a nice dinner and dessert and also a community discussion session. Unfortunately we had to discuss Chris' decision to leave the community. This came in light of a tragic event in his family so it was not an easy night. Basically Chris is not happy in the program and is unable continue. We are all upset that he is leaving because he is such a likable guy, but we are supportive in his decision and want everything to work out for the best. This will definitely change the way things work within our community, but we are up to the task.
Besides that, I am thankful for where I am right now and am excited for the opportunities that have been presenting themselves. Life seems to be striking a balance when I weigh my personal life, the Center, the community, life goals, etc. I feel as though all these different aspects of the day offer perspective on the grander scale of life, something about which I would like to continue to learn.
On Monday instead or working in the Dining Room I went with Rebecca (who hired me) to San Francisco to work at a career fair. We represented St. Vincent de Paul and YNPN, which is a membership organization for those who are new to the non-profit sector in general or new to the non-profit sector in the Bay Area. YNPN provides networking events and workshop events throughout the year and also has a job list on its website along with discussion forum. These are the main services, which help people get connected in non-profit and become better at what they do. I relayed this information to a million people about a million times.
Monday night, Julien (our Area Director for JVC) came over for his area visit. We had a nice dinner and dessert and also a community discussion session. Unfortunately we had to discuss Chris' decision to leave the community. This came in light of a tragic event in his family so it was not an easy night. Basically Chris is not happy in the program and is unable continue. We are all upset that he is leaving because he is such a likable guy, but we are supportive in his decision and want everything to work out for the best. This will definitely change the way things work within our community, but we are up to the task.
Besides that, I am thankful for where I am right now and am excited for the opportunities that have been presenting themselves. Life seems to be striking a balance when I weigh my personal life, the Center, the community, life goals, etc. I feel as though all these different aspects of the day offer perspective on the grander scale of life, something about which I would like to continue to learn.
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