**Tell a little about yourself.**
Hello, I believe Im a smart and eduacational student. I go beyond my limits of knowledge to accomplish my goals. My ambition as a follower and a leader lead me to success in school and outside of school. I hate to spent my life, stuck in one time.
I want to keep moving, climb the ladder all the way to outer space.
*What did you learn in the junior internship seminar class up to this point?*
I learned many things from my internship seminar. It was a fun experience and it expanded my knowledge. I learned how to dress people professionaly during my interview. I learned how important this opportunity is for me.
**What is your greatest fear about internship?**
My greatest fear about my internship is the people and assignments awating for me. I think they will be hard and noone will help me. I am a little scared of the people there, will they be nice and kind or mean and uncaring?.
**What is your greatest hope for the internship?**
I feel that if I go through the internship, I will come out immortal. By this I mean, my goals will be 1 step closer to me. I will once again conciplate my fate into postive influence. There will be many new material waiting to be discovered by me.
**What is your internship site and what are you going to do there? If you do not know, what do you think you will be doing?**
My Internship site is Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It is where I will be working with the government to help the people who were discriminated against during their employment. I believe I will handling cases like those and investigating them.
**What will you miss about going to high school as you normally did for the last 2.5 years?**
I will miss hanging ut with my friends from 9 and 10 grades during lunch. I will miss going home at 4:00 together with my friends. I will also miss Gym, syke, no not really.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Weekly Vocabulary April 4
1. Word / Phrase: Recall
Meaning: To remove an elected official from office
Context: Word From U.S History Class
2. Word / Phrase: Sanitary landfill
Meaning: Sanitary landfill: A site for solid waste disposal
Context: I Saw this Word On The News
3. Word / Phrase: Violation
Meaning: Violation: Injury or infringement of a right or law
Context: A Word Used Often In U.S History Class
4. Word / Phrase: Urban Renewal
Meaning: A program where areas of a city are improved or redeveloped
Context: History Class
5. Word / Phrase: Annexation
Meaning: The process that allows a municipality to expand its limits (increase size)
Context: T.V Vocabulary Word
Meaning: To remove an elected official from office
Context: Word From U.S History Class
2. Word / Phrase: Sanitary landfill
Meaning: Sanitary landfill: A site for solid waste disposal
Context: I Saw this Word On The News
3. Word / Phrase: Violation
Meaning: Violation: Injury or infringement of a right or law
Context: A Word Used Often In U.S History Class
4. Word / Phrase: Urban Renewal
Meaning: A program where areas of a city are improved or redeveloped
Context: History Class
5. Word / Phrase: Annexation
Meaning: The process that allows a municipality to expand its limits (increase size)
Context: T.V Vocabulary Word
Daily Posts March 31- April 3
March 31: It was a usual day at my internship. I was given papers to copy for one of my unit workers ( I am in unit 3 which includes 5 people, Sean, John, Rosemary, Patricia, and another lady). I made 2 copies for every orginal. The orginals were divided in groups (meaning stapled or pinned together). I was not allowed to mix them up because every copy goes to a lawyer.
April 1: I had to do some filing for the cases. Every case has a charge number (Starts with the office number 520-(year)- and 4 other numbers). I looked at the papers and put them in the right folders by looking at the case numbers. It was hard at first but I was quick to adopt. I filed 46 cases in their propestive positions.
April 2: This day was fun because I had to make a case folder. I had to put papers into the folders by case numbers. i made 10 cases. After one of my unit member gave me a pile of cases (51 folders) and told me to see If they contain 5 copies and a orignal. Many of them contained 4 copies and 1 original so I had to unstaple those so i could make another copy. I had to unstaple 36 in which there were only 4 copies and 1 original. It was not fun at all, believe me.
April 3: My Day Off The Internship, Finally Thank You God
April 1: I had to do some filing for the cases. Every case has a charge number (Starts with the office number 520-(year)- and 4 other numbers). I looked at the papers and put them in the right folders by looking at the case numbers. It was hard at first but I was quick to adopt. I filed 46 cases in their propestive positions.
April 2: This day was fun because I had to make a case folder. I had to put papers into the folders by case numbers. i made 10 cases. After one of my unit member gave me a pile of cases (51 folders) and told me to see If they contain 5 copies and a orignal. Many of them contained 4 copies and 1 original so I had to unstaple those so i could make another copy. I had to unstaple 36 in which there were only 4 copies and 1 original. It was not fun at all, believe me.
April 3: My Day Off The Internship, Finally Thank You God
Weekly Vocabulary March 29
1. Word / Phrase:Cottage industry
Meaning: A home business
Context: A word I didnt understand while I was listening to a guy in my internship.
**2. Word / Phrase: EEO: Equal Employment Opportunity**
Meaning: A law that makes sure employers do not discriminate when hiring for a job
Context: EEOC Vocab Word
3. Word / Phrase: Litigation
Meaning: A lawsuit
Context: EEOC Word
4. Word / Phrase: Ordinance
Meaning: A municipal law that applies to all citizens
Context: EEOC Vocab
5. Word / Phrase: Quorum
Meaning: The legal number of people needed to conduct business in a meeting
Context: EEOC Vocab Word
Meaning: A home business
Context: A word I didnt understand while I was listening to a guy in my internship.
**2. Word / Phrase: EEO: Equal Employment Opportunity**
Meaning: A law that makes sure employers do not discriminate when hiring for a job
Context: EEOC Vocab Word
3. Word / Phrase: Litigation
Meaning: A lawsuit
Context: EEOC Word
4. Word / Phrase: Ordinance
Meaning: A municipal law that applies to all citizens
Context: EEOC Vocab
5. Word / Phrase: Quorum
Meaning: The legal number of people needed to conduct business in a meeting
Context: EEOC Vocab Word
Daily Post March 24-27
Daily Post
March 24: I worked on some cases (about 10) in which I had to figure out what the person was complaining about (filled out a IMS sheet). Half way through, I got bored and took a 1 hour break (You cant work with a tired mind).
March 25: I continued working on filling out IMS sheet for cases. I had a 15 page long case where I had to read and summerize the contents. I was given a notebook where I took notes and wrote a 2-page essay about the case, explaining the important things.
March 26: I was given a case to summerize. It was very hard because I did not understand. I told my mentor that I dint understand, so she helped me get started. And once I got the basics and got started, I couldnt stop, I was on fire. When I gave the finshed summerization to her, she gave me a grin.
March 27: Day off, I only work 3 days a week, 1 to 5. :)
March 24: I worked on some cases (about 10) in which I had to figure out what the person was complaining about (filled out a IMS sheet). Half way through, I got bored and took a 1 hour break (You cant work with a tired mind).
March 25: I continued working on filling out IMS sheet for cases. I had a 15 page long case where I had to read and summerize the contents. I was given a notebook where I took notes and wrote a 2-page essay about the case, explaining the important things.
March 26: I was given a case to summerize. It was very hard because I did not understand. I told my mentor that I dint understand, so she helped me get started. And once I got the basics and got started, I couldnt stop, I was on fire. When I gave the finshed summerization to her, she gave me a grin.
March 27: Day off, I only work 3 days a week, 1 to 5. :)
Weekly Vocabulary March 21
1. Word / Phrase: Brevity
Meaning:Conciseness
Context: SAT Vocab
2. Word / Phrase: Belie
Meaning: Giving a false impression
Context: SAT Prep Word
3. Word / Phrase: Administrator
Meaning: Someone who manages and carries out functions and laws
Context: Vocab From EEOC
4. Word / Phrase: Authority
Meaning: The power to command, decide, rule, or judge
Context: EEOC Vocabulary
5. Word / Phrase: Census
Meaning: A periodic count of the population
Context: EEOC Vocab
Meaning:Conciseness
Context: SAT Vocab
2. Word / Phrase: Belie
Meaning: Giving a false impression
Context: SAT Prep Word
3. Word / Phrase: Administrator
Meaning: Someone who manages and carries out functions and laws
Context: Vocab From EEOC
4. Word / Phrase: Authority
Meaning: The power to command, decide, rule, or judge
Context: EEOC Vocabulary
5. Word / Phrase: Census
Meaning: A periodic count of the population
Context: EEOC Vocab
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Third Week Assignment
Cash M
Class K
Describe one significant activity or project that you have completed or are working on currently.
I been working with many things lately. In my internship, i been working with almost 50 cases. I have to read them and fill out a form called IMS FORM. Its a form in which you mark the issues and allegations after you read a case. What the Charging Party (Person who files a case) is talking about, the issues and what kind of discrimination they faced from the Respondent (people the Charging Party (Cp) is filing against). And trust me its not easy, some cases are 30-40 pages (back and front) and others are 15-25. Its was very challenging at first but I got use to it. There were many words that I didnt know so i wasnt sure if I should mark it ( Ex. Demotion, Retaliation etc..). I will share a case with you which I am not allowed to, oh well. This lady files a case because her boss is sexualy harassing her and retaliating against her. It is a fun experience because I get to learn about other peoples lives. Also some cases are really stupid and dumb. They dont make sense and have many spelling mistakes. Whenever I or my mentor sees a case like this we share the laughter. It is very fun.
Class K
Describe one significant activity or project that you have completed or are working on currently.
I been working with many things lately. In my internship, i been working with almost 50 cases. I have to read them and fill out a form called IMS FORM. Its a form in which you mark the issues and allegations after you read a case. What the Charging Party (Person who files a case) is talking about, the issues and what kind of discrimination they faced from the Respondent (people the Charging Party (Cp) is filing against). And trust me its not easy, some cases are 30-40 pages (back and front) and others are 15-25. Its was very challenging at first but I got use to it. There were many words that I didnt know so i wasnt sure if I should mark it ( Ex. Demotion, Retaliation etc..). I will share a case with you which I am not allowed to, oh well. This lady files a case because her boss is sexualy harassing her and retaliating against her. It is a fun experience because I get to learn about other peoples lives. Also some cases are really stupid and dumb. They dont make sense and have many spelling mistakes. Whenever I or my mentor sees a case like this we share the laughter. It is very fun.
Second Week Assignment Part 2
Cash M
Class K
What did you do during your second week?
Well I just finished the basis (basics) and was moving into more complicated stuff. I learned how to gather evidence for the cases and how to perform an interview (through phone and person-person). My mentor introduced me to some people from different units and I got to learn from them. They were nice and helpful.
How was it different than the first week?
The work was much challenging from the first week. I was given a demo case which I believe was challenging but I got some help from many people. And the next day, i was working on some "questionaires". Overall I got to see 25+ cases and performed specific tasks on them.
What is something that you really like about the internship?
I really like the people in my internship. They are really kind an helpful, also fun. Also I really like the work that they give me in which i use my knowledge to complete them, get them done. I like the location where the EEOC office is located. It near the beach and not to menton, hot girls everywhere. Also I got some friends there ("brothers")
What is something you dislike about the internship?
I dont like taking 2 trains to get to my internship. Its really pain in the butt. I really wish there was a easier way to get there, but Hey that just the way it is, thats life.
Who else's blog have your read and commented on?
I have read many peoples blogs and I think it was fun learning about my friends internships and comparing them to mines. I have read and commented on Armas, Diana A and C, Dimas, Azibs, Waqars,Emunauels, gisells and some other blogs. They were all different in value but equal in education.
Class K
What did you do during your second week?
Well I just finished the basis (basics) and was moving into more complicated stuff. I learned how to gather evidence for the cases and how to perform an interview (through phone and person-person). My mentor introduced me to some people from different units and I got to learn from them. They were nice and helpful.
How was it different than the first week?
The work was much challenging from the first week. I was given a demo case which I believe was challenging but I got some help from many people. And the next day, i was working on some "questionaires". Overall I got to see 25+ cases and performed specific tasks on them.
What is something that you really like about the internship?
I really like the people in my internship. They are really kind an helpful, also fun. Also I really like the work that they give me in which i use my knowledge to complete them, get them done. I like the location where the EEOC office is located. It near the beach and not to menton, hot girls everywhere. Also I got some friends there ("brothers")
What is something you dislike about the internship?
I dont like taking 2 trains to get to my internship. Its really pain in the butt. I really wish there was a easier way to get there, but Hey that just the way it is, thats life.
Who else's blog have your read and commented on?
I have read many peoples blogs and I think it was fun learning about my friends internships and comparing them to mines. I have read and commented on Armas, Diana A and C, Dimas, Azibs, Waqars,Emunauels, gisells and some other blogs. They were all different in value but equal in education.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The End of the First Week of Internships
Cash M
Class K
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It is called Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There is alot of work to do, we help people who were discriminated during their work by their mentors, co workers or customers.
**What kind of business is it and what kind of work do the professionals do there?**
There is alot of stuff happening in EEOC. The "Professionals" look at cases of the people who were discriminated during their jobs by their co workers, boss or customer. They only look at cases filed within 300 days, beyond that, they are terminated. Also the cases have to be filed against
**Where is it?**
This particular company has offices in almost all the states. But the one in New York is located at 33 Whitehall St, Manhattan.
**Tell a little about your mentor.**
My mentors name is Patricia and she is very sweet. She got this German accent which is very rare in my case. but you can get use to it.She helps me around when I am stuck on something or when I have a question. She is a hard working women. She is always running around trying to get her work around.
**What happened on the first day?**
On the first day i was 35 mins late. i was disciplined with a speech about the rules and regulations. And if i was to be late more than 5 mins, i would be send home. On this particular day, Patricia ( my mentor and supervisor) showed me around the place. i got to meet new experienced people who were smarter than me. It felt good to learn about the buisness
**What kinds of things have you done so far?**
I have done many things during my time at EEOC. At first, I had to practice something called a "Questionar", where we try to figure out what the person is being discriminated against. Now I am working on 3 cases in which i have to figure out if the cases should be filed ( the person should take it to the court) or do we need more evidence. I already dismissed a "dumb" case that didnt make any sense. I cannot share it with you because what I do in EEOC, stays in EEOC.
**What were some of the highlights of the first week? (Memorable moments, cool things...)**
Well after I was done training, I went into the break room, got some snakes and drinks and watched Tv. It was fun because my progress was going well. The people there are very kind and funny. I was signed into a Unit (unit 3)in which I work with 3 people. And sometimes we sit around and talk, share some funny cases and so on. It is a exciting experience.
**When do you leave school?**
I leave school at 11:45 to get there earlier but sometimes the L train doesnt come until 12:05.
**How long does it take you to get to your internship?**
It depends on how the L train progress. But it takes me 50 minutes to get to my site.
**When do you arrive at home?**
After I am released from my Internship, I reach home at 5:20. Its a painful ride home.
**What is your schedule? (What days do you work and for how long each day?)**
My schedule depends on what work I am doing at EEOC. Sometimes I have to go through charts (evidence) and take notes. At this point, I am released at 5:00 from my internship, so the next day i leave one hour earlier(3:00). But the regular schedule is from 1:00 TO 4:00, Monday through Friday.
**Who are the two people that can sign your time card? (Your mentor and the additional person)**
There are mre than 2 people that can sign my time card but the 2 particular ones are Patricia (my mentor) and Mr.Sean (my unit mentor).
At this point, do you have any other questions, comments, concerns, queries, or inquiries?
Nope.
Class K
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It is called Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There is alot of work to do, we help people who were discriminated during their work by their mentors, co workers or customers.
**What kind of business is it and what kind of work do the professionals do there?**
There is alot of stuff happening in EEOC. The "Professionals" look at cases of the people who were discriminated during their jobs by their co workers, boss or customer. They only look at cases filed within 300 days, beyond that, they are terminated. Also the cases have to be filed against
**Where is it?**
This particular company has offices in almost all the states. But the one in New York is located at 33 Whitehall St, Manhattan.
**Tell a little about your mentor.**
My mentors name is Patricia and she is very sweet. She got this German accent which is very rare in my case. but you can get use to it.She helps me around when I am stuck on something or when I have a question. She is a hard working women. She is always running around trying to get her work around.
**What happened on the first day?**
On the first day i was 35 mins late. i was disciplined with a speech about the rules and regulations. And if i was to be late more than 5 mins, i would be send home. On this particular day, Patricia ( my mentor and supervisor) showed me around the place. i got to meet new experienced people who were smarter than me. It felt good to learn about the buisness
**What kinds of things have you done so far?**
I have done many things during my time at EEOC. At first, I had to practice something called a "Questionar", where we try to figure out what the person is being discriminated against. Now I am working on 3 cases in which i have to figure out if the cases should be filed ( the person should take it to the court) or do we need more evidence. I already dismissed a "dumb" case that didnt make any sense. I cannot share it with you because what I do in EEOC, stays in EEOC.
**What were some of the highlights of the first week? (Memorable moments, cool things...)**
Well after I was done training, I went into the break room, got some snakes and drinks and watched Tv. It was fun because my progress was going well. The people there are very kind and funny. I was signed into a Unit (unit 3)in which I work with 3 people. And sometimes we sit around and talk, share some funny cases and so on. It is a exciting experience.
**When do you leave school?**
I leave school at 11:45 to get there earlier but sometimes the L train doesnt come until 12:05.
**How long does it take you to get to your internship?**
It depends on how the L train progress. But it takes me 50 minutes to get to my site.
**When do you arrive at home?**
After I am released from my Internship, I reach home at 5:20. Its a painful ride home.
**What is your schedule? (What days do you work and for how long each day?)**
My schedule depends on what work I am doing at EEOC. Sometimes I have to go through charts (evidence) and take notes. At this point, I am released at 5:00 from my internship, so the next day i leave one hour earlier(3:00). But the regular schedule is from 1:00 TO 4:00, Monday through Friday.
**Who are the two people that can sign your time card? (Your mentor and the additional person)**
There are mre than 2 people that can sign my time card but the 2 particular ones are Patricia (my mentor) and Mr.Sean (my unit mentor).
At this point, do you have any other questions, comments, concerns, queries, or inquiries?
Nope.
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