Dejarse guiar por el instinto

Dejarse guiar por el instinto (El dicho en ingles: Flying by the seat of one’s pants). Aunque yo había oído esta frase recientemente, es perfecto para resumir mi viaje. Por ejemplo, solo necesitaba una conversación en un elevador para convencerme a solicitar. Esta semana, aprendí que mi pasantita estaba necesaria para mi nuevo trabajo en Miami. También, cuando no tenía trabajo, fui al ministerio de salud público para hablar con Dr. Freddy Hidalgo Núñez pero no podía. Entonces fui a los cuartos diferentes hablar con médicos y promotores de salud sobre el sistema en el país. Me fui con brochares y mucha información. Finalmente, descubre mangos secos en una tienda orgánica en Agora mall. Los... Read More

Pensando en lo que he hecho

Por: Kim Sanchez No puedo creer que rápido estos 2 meses han pasado. Pensado en al pasado, no puedo creer que diferente yo soy ahora. He hecho muchos amigos aquí y he pasado buenos ratos que nunca olvidaré. Gracias a Dios por la oportunidad para venir aquí y trabajar en cine. He aprendido mucho de mi pasantía y he producido muchas obras que estoy orgullosa para añadir a mi portafolio. Aquí son ejemplos de mis obras para mi pasantía. (1) Zona Colonial - Video (2) Galeria Funglode (3) Fotografia Márketing (3) Fotografia Márketing (4) UNIBE (5) Estudiante de la Semana Durante mi tiempo en RD, he estado explorando lugares, conociendo gente, y filmando cosas! Por... Read More

Sancocho

Tengo dos meses y medio de haber llegado a la República Dominicana y todavía no he comido sancocho. Es una aberración que va en contra de todo lo que he defendido, de mi "dominicanidad". Lo he tenido en mente desde que puse el pie en este país, pero las probabilidades han estado en mi contra; cada vez que tenía la oportunidad de disfrutar de este delicioso plato, algo se interponía en mi camino. Mis colegas han tenido que pagar por los efectos que la falta de sancocho me han producido; los efectos secundarios son muy graves, casi letales. Me pasé toda la semana diciéndoles a todos los que tenían oídos para oírme que necesitaba, ni... Read More

Mi jefe está de buen humor

"¡Levanten el campamento!", grita el señor Ortíz mientras sale furioso de su oficina con la maleta en la mano y apagando las luces. Malge, Domingo y yo inmediatamente nos sentimos poseídos por una sonrisa secreta. Esa es la forma en que nuestro jefe nos da luz verde para irnos a casa, y durante los tres primeros días de la semana, el escenario se repitió de forma idéntica. Nos mandaron a casa muy temprano y la carga de trabajo que teníamos en nuestros escritorios pasó de muy poca o nada. Incluso me tomé la libertad de hacer dibujos en un montón de notas adhesivas amarillas; los garabatos me mantienen la mente activa mientras todo lo demás... Read More

Categoría: internship

Office work, oh no.

By: Giselle DeñóInteRDom Correspondent, Giselle, has completed the first year of her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Sciences Po, Reims, France. She is participating in the 2013 10-week Dominican International Student Program. You can read more about Giselle and her participation in the Correspondent Program here. The Dominican Republic has two legislative sessions, one that begins February 27th and another one scheduled for August 16th. Well, this week Congress was wrapping up every little piece of legislature they had on the table before the end of the first legislative session of 2013. Every deputy had a say, some were fighting with their claws out to get their initiatives to be passed, others were vehemently refuting... Read More

Is it really almost over?!

InteRDom Correspondent, Carlos, has completed three years of his Bachelor's degree in By: Carlos GonzalezPolitical Science at St. Peter's University in New Jersey. He is participating in the 2013 10-week Caribbean Summer Program. You can read more about Carlos and his participation in the Correspondent Program here.All the sunny days, beautiful weather, and delicious food have almost come to an end. I can only wish for more time, but my home calls me. This experience has taught me plenty about living, studying and working abroad. All I can say is; I cannot wait to do it again. As it is my first time living abroad on my own, I have learned more than just basic... Read More

Transparent Democracy

By: Giselle DeñóInteRDom Correspondent, Giselle, has completed the first year of her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Sciences Po, Reims, France. She is participating in the 2013 10-week Dominican International Student Program. You can read more about Giselle and her participation in the Correspondent Program here. It is the age of questioning and preoccupation for the future, the age of contestation of authority. We breathe politics through media and technology, and news travel in the twinkling of an eye, faster than we can digest all the information. Our generation is destined to reinvent positions, to be cynical of traditional political orders; but worry not, it is not a crisis of democracy I’m describing, but... Read More

A Grateful Community and Dramatic Weather

InteRDom Correspondent, Alexandria, has completed three years of her Bachelor's degreeBy: Alexandria Rogersin Sports Administration and Spanish at the University of Miami, Florida. She is participating in the 2013 10-week Caribbean Summer Program. You can read more about Alexandria and her participation in the Correspondent Program here. These past 2 weeks since my last blog post have definitely been busy, both at work and socially. I am continuing to enjoy my time here and cannot wait for more that is to come! Last Monday, the San Diego Padres hosted a community event in Najayo, Dominican Republic. With the help of the community department of the MLB office in Santo Domingo, with whom I am interning, and... Read More

The most

InteRDom Correspondent, Ikenna, has recently completed his undergraduate studies in By: Ikenna OkoroBiology at the University of Miami, Florida and is participating in the 2013 10-week Graduate and Gap Year Program. You can read more about Ikenna and his participation in the Correspondent Program here.My second internship is with Aprendiendo a Vivir (AAV), an organization dedicated to teaching kids with diabetes how to manage their condition. In order to achieve this goal, AAV leads camps for these children with the help of an organization called Ayuda. Ayuda is composed of students from the United States and Canada and has the same goals as AAV.During two weekends we conducted classes and activities for the kids. I... Read More

In my element

InteRDom Correspondent, Kim, has completed three years of her Bachelor's degree in FilmBy: Kim Sanchezand Video at the Visual Arts College at the University of Toledo in Ohio. She is participating in the 2013 10-week Caribbean Summer Program. You can read more about Kim and her participation in the Correspondent Program here.We went to Constanza on Sunday for a three mile hike and it was the best time! I had so much fun. I love hiking and being outdoors, but I made sure to shower myself with mosquito repellent first. I love mountains. I never see them back home. Some day I will climb taller mountains, but this was a nice day trip. I've been... Read More