NODA Journal
My struggles with self-advocacy
It’s time to reflect on my NODA internship as a whole and I’m hesitant to do so. I’m afraid because reflecting on this experience is going to mean admitting certain personal failures on my part; certain inabilities to stand up for myself and my needs. The fact that I’m even writing this brings tears to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Journal entry #4- Santa Clara University tour
Today I took the 7 mile drive down the road to Santa Clara University, a small, private Jesuit college minutes away from San Jose State. I went on an admissions tour, asked some questions and briefly met the NODA interns stationed there. Visiting left me with more questions and things to ponder than I ever [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Journal entry #3- The trouble with being an intern
So far the greatest hurdle I have faced during my internship has been gaining enough confidence from my supervisors to let me take on bigger tasks. We are currently mid-way through our orientation season and while I am quite certain that I have the knowledge and skills necessary to take on bigger tasks, I’m not [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Journal Entry #2- Sometimes you have to cry
So today I did something completely unusual for me, I cried; not only that I cried in front of my supervisor. I cried because I was frustrated with the lack of new, professional development opportunities I am getting during the non-session days of orientation. Basically I had been stuffing folders for three days in a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Journel entry #1- Let the challenges begin
I’ve been in San Jose for a little over two weeks now. I’m finally getting used to the endless sunny days that have escaped me during my time in Oregon. I am also adjusting to living on campus again. I’m proud to say that I haven’t locked myself out of my room yet, forgetting my [...]
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