Blog Post #1: Career and Self Development through my 1st Week in NYC
Career and Self-Development through my 1st Week in NYC To begin my first blog post, I’d like to start by saying that I don't start my internship until next Monday, June 2nd, but this doesn't mean that my first week of experiences in New York hasn't aligned with the first career readiness competency of career and self-development. I chose to move into my New York apartment a week in advance to give myself time to adjust to being in a new environment alone. I’ve spent this week walking all throughout the city and going on many different “quests,” including visiting the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art), running along the East Side Highway, and even getting my first New York Yankees hat. I feel that challenging myself to step out of my comfort zone has done wonders for my development as a person. I now feel more comfortable doing things alone and meeting all of the new people that I encounter throughout the city. I've spent the majority of my days in this first week exploring ...