Where is time going? & last month at Northeastern ~ week 47

Dear readers,

I hope that you are all doing well, as I am starting to write this blog entry, I have to admit that I am starting to realize how little time I have left in the US and at Northeastern.
This week has been challenging on a personal level, however, my work has been quieter. Don't get me wrong I still have a lot of work to do as I am entering the last month of my placement in Boston.

As I mentioned in previously in my blog, I have recently worked on creating a complete workshop for Northeastern students returning from a global experience and that want to know to share, sell & network with their global experience.
Creating a workshop has most certainly been a learning process. Creating this workshop I have learned about managing content and learning to make sure that the content is explained right as I will be here to lead the workshop. I have had to explain my vision not only verbally but in writing so that anyone that reads my work would understand the purpose and concept of the workshop. This week I have been putting together the materials that the students should get during the workshop but that would also be available online as a resource, as I am not entirely sure of how often this workshop will be run throughout the year. As I was talking with a colleague our thoughts were that they would go off the feedback from the first group of students as well as the demand that they get.
In the little time that I have left at Northeastern, I will create some of the marketing materials and social postings that will be used to promote the event.

I have learned a lot about my learning style, and how much I can actually create without restrictions, this project has been helping me to create, reflect and learn not only from the Northeastern community but also from my own experience here. This project proved me that I should be more confident in my work as the staff in both departments as really liked my idea and is encouraging me throughout the different steps of this process.

I have further been continuing to do some research for the coordinator in preparation of their different upcoming trips in various countries. By doing the research and contacting some of the employers I realized the consequence and direct impact of the US administration. This directly impact the work my team is doing as the visa are getting more challenging and furthermore some students are concerned with the idea of leaving the United States.  This is challenging as our work end product is to see students going on a global placement.

I can really not believe that this time last year I was getting ready for this unbelievable and life building experience!


Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed and I will be back here really soon to share the last couple of weeks with you! And I have to say that the next couple of weeks are going to be filled with work but also celebrations and trips. 

Love,

Alexandra