This has truly been a journey there has been so much I've discovered about myself and gained a greater appreciation for my future profession through this process. Before going into major details, I wanted to let you all know that the retreat was a major success and the students have continued to talk about the fun they had on the trip but they appreciated the wealth of information received at the retreat. During many of their planning session, it was warming to see the students embrace change and not be stuck on what has been done in the past. Many of the students asked me about programs and activities that I participated in undergrad and grad school. Even more impressing is how the students embrace constructive criticism. They were sincere in their want to change the program for the better. After completing the planning and training stages of the retreat, the students were able to take part in some of the extracurricular activities like shopping, relaxing, and going to the beach again. As you can see I did a little shopping myself.
Overall the retreat was a success. I gained so much from this process of planning and implementing.On Sunday we returned back to Columbus. I really look forward to returning to the "W" this week to finish up my hours. Looking back on this experience, I do not think I could have asked for a better practicum location. I had the opportunity to take par in some campus-wide events and to plan a weekend retreat, while being able to advise and mentor students. This next week I will be completing a guide for individuals who come after my site supervisor. This guide will tell them how to plan and execute a successful retreat. Wish me LUCK!!
Reggie,
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to squeeze in some "retail therapy" along with the students. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your practicum site. I recognize that you faced some challenges, and having overcome those, has brought you to a completely different place as a practitioner. I'm glad the retreat was a success. Congratulations for all of your efforts. Finish strong, I look forward to hearing all about it!
Best,
Dr. H
Reggie,
ReplyDeleteSomething that stands out to me from your practicum is you have actually been able to plan an event/project and complete the entire process. That is something I wish was able to be a part of but obviously with recruitment it is a much more drawn out process. With only 100 hour practicum, I feel like it can be hard to get that sense of completion with something you have been working on over just a few weeks.
John Michael