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Learning Confidence: Final Experiential Learning Report, Rachel Tersch
Learning Confidence: Final Experiential Learning Report, Rachel Tersch
SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications
This report speaks on the processes and outcomes of the internships I completed for my SASAH experiential learning credit, with a specific focus on how the respective experiences built confidence in my abilities. I first discuss my time at Osborne Holdings in early 2022 as a copywriting intern, which introduced new work styles and forms of writing. I then overview my editorial internship in mid-2023 at 845 Press and the Temz Review and the challenge of authority and decisiveness when working individually with two manuscripts. Finally, I talk about the introspection of the Learning through Experience event and the ways …
Learning And Growth: My Experiential Learning With Metatherapy And Western Heads East, Naomi So
Learning And Growth: My Experiential Learning With Metatherapy And Western Heads East, Naomi So
SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications
This paper provides a reflective analysis of my experiential learning opportunities with Meta Therapy and Western Heads East (WHE). At Meta Therapy, I acquired practical and professional skills as a physiotherapist assistant, putting my scientific knowledge to the test and refining my clinical proficiency. The paper delves into the challenges faced, particularly navigating a workplace conflict, and discusses the strategies employed to overcome it. In contrast, my internship with Western Heads East took me to Rwanda for four months, where I played a role in enhancing community health, fostering economic development, and empowering women through probiotic yogurt production. The experience …
Sasah Experiential Learning: Global Health Equity, Anjali Singh
Sasah Experiential Learning: Global Health Equity, Anjali Singh
SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications
My journey with the Global Health Equity (GHE) internship program through the SASAH experiential learning program has been a transformative experience. This report encapsulates an exploration of the four years I have spent at the placement, outlining the evolution of skills, collaborations, and impactful projects that have strengthened my academic development and career aspirations. The report starts with a reflective introduction on my initial anxiety about entering the GHE internship, ultimately highlighting the meeting of interests between diplomacy, global affairs, and journalism with the internship’s focus on global health equity. I highlight pivotal encounters with mentors, colleagues, staff, and experts, …
Experiential Learning Final Report: Ase Leadership And Usri, Lauren Cowell
Experiential Learning Final Report: Ase Leadership And Usri, Lauren Cowell
SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications
This reflective journey encapsulates the profound impact of my SASAH experiential learning, encompassing roles as an ASE Transition Leader and a USRI intern during my undergraduate years. From fostering academic growth to developing practical skills applicable in professional settings, this program provided unique opportunities for multidimensional learning. Collaboration emerged as a cornerstone, teaching adaptability, resilience, and the nuances of teamwork. Engaging with professionals contributed to workplace insights and personal growth. The roles undertaken enriched my skill set, from refining public speaking to engaging in collaborative research. The CliftonStrengths framework played a pivotal role, guiding me through challenges and leveraging collective …
Experiential Learning Final Report: Western Heads East X Mikono Yetu And Crhesi, Rebecca Jackson
Experiential Learning Final Report: Western Heads East X Mikono Yetu And Crhesi, Rebecca Jackson
SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications
Over the summer of 2020, I completed an internship with Western Heads East (WHE), a collaboration between Western University and African Partners. During this internship, I worked alongside two of my peers to design a website for the non-governmental organization “Mikono Yetu” to showcase the important work they are doing surrounding female empowerment and economic independence. During the Fall term of my final year at Western, I completed a placement with The Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI). For this placement, I created an infographic that outlined the barriers migrant agricultural workers currently face to accessing …