It's been over a year since I've last blogged. I am posting again because in ten days I am flying out to Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic to work at a private school. I am excited about my new position and new career and hope to keep you all updated. My current … Continue reading Pa’ Santiago!
Category: reflections
Uptown Girl
I'm back! It's been a year and what a year! Everything has changed. Since my last post, I have graduated from Binghamton University with a Master's in Business Administration, started working at a non-profit in East Harlem, moved to Washington Heights and have been back to the Dominican Republic twice. I will be refocusing this … Continue reading Uptown Girl
Final Semester
It's finally here. The last semester. I have 68 days until graduation! It will be bitter sweet as this city has been my home for five years now. I have a fantastic job on campus, I'm in a challenging but rewarding program, I have incredible friends,and I live in a great house with great people. … Continue reading Final Semester
Website Redesign
Over the past few weeks I have been working on a new design for the Center for Civic Engagement's website. It finally went live yesterday. It is a mash-up of our old site using a new template. I am hoping that it is easier to navigate so users can find information quickly. I used a … Continue reading Website Redesign
Esperanza
Today, I booked my flight to Santiago in the Dominican Republic. My brother and I will be staying in Esperanza for three weeks in January, spending time with the non-profit Yspaniola and learning about the community. Their mission statement is: "Yspaniola empowers marginalized batey communities of Dominicans and Haitians in the Dominican Republic. Through university scholarships, … Continue reading Esperanza
On making community connections
Back when I was a sophomore in 2009, I was a member of Catalysts for Intellectual Capital 2020, a leadership/entrepreneurship seminar. This course radically changed my path, not only my course of study but my outlook and attitude. After five years in Binghamton I can really see the divide between the campus and community, which … Continue reading On making community connections
BScene
I am taking an Entrepreneurship class at Binghamton University and the class revolves around a business plan competition. My idea for a new company, BScene, is now the basis for one of eight teams. Our mission is to host the best parties for upperclassmen at the area's higher education institutions, graduate students, and young professionals. … Continue reading BScene
Lens by Sarah 