I just typed up a lengthy post that got deleted by accident!
Anyway- this is was my last official week as an intern and I am really sad to go. I have been infused with even more passion than I came here with and made friends and contacts. I am so happy to have some british friends and acquaintances, something that a lot of people don't have a change to form because we are studying at an american school. I really recommend internships for the reason that you meet people- british people in my case! who help you understand the culture.
Chris, the problem solving, Chelsea football loving IT guy I share an office with took me to Jamie Oliver's restaurant Fifteen. (the naked chef). The food was FABULOUS and the restaurant is a not for profit institution that teaches the homeless to be chefs and employs them. Food and helping people are two of my favorite things in the world. I have been reflecting a lot on what I have gotten out of this experience and what I have contributed to the organization. Although a lot of projects I have initiated have been open ended, hence not instantly gratifying, I know that they will be useful in the future. I have just loved everything I have done and explored here. I hope that I was an asset and that I have raised the bar for future Interns.
today louise, my beyond fabulous superviser threw me a little tea and cake party to say goodbye- it was delicious!
What I love so much about this organization is that people here are relaxed and focused at the same time. I know I would not fit in at an uptight institution where you are afraid to call in sick or wear a certain type of clothing. Here everyone has other outlets of expression as well, whether it is being in a rock band, jazz group, rugby team, or starting a dance company. There is even a circus space netball team that people from all ranks of the institution play on (and they are undefeated). It's good to learn what kind of a professional environment you are most content in. From listening to people talk about other internships I know this is the right place for me!
I'm off to do some work now, but I'll be back at The Circus Space next week to train more and just hang out because I feel so at home here now. I can't wait to visit on future travels to London!
peace,
Amy
Friday 27 April 2007
Monday 23 April 2007
hi!
I'm so sorry that I haven't updated lately. The fabulous thing about London is that there is SO much to do, and I have been really happy that I don't have internet in my flat to distract me from going out and seeing the world. But it does mean that I don't get to update my blog as often as I should.
My internship has been going amazingly, I just can't get enough. I have had friends visiting me and brought them to my job to show them where I work. It is always fun to walk into a building and have everyone know your name and be happy to see you. I think I have a really unique internship situation- I don't usually have to do petty work and I am engaged in lots of discussions about how to improve the organization. I actually feel like the listen to me and that I have something to contribute to this already successful organization. They know what I want to get out of the experiance because I am upfront with them and ask lots of questions. It really shows that if you know what you want and you can communicate that you can have a really positive experiance and both parties learn a lot. This is my last week interning here, but I know that every single time I am in London I will come back and spend time. I am allowed to practice as a circus professional and plan to keep on doing that as well.
It is a bit frustrating for me sometimes because I really want to share the circus world with so many people but it is not as accessible as other art forms like dance or theatre. Because of demand and very little space it has been hard for me to get other Ithaca College London center students classes at The Circus Space. However, last Thursday I worked out a way to teach a workshop for about 10 IC students. It was amazing to share skills with them and watch how easily they picked everything up. I hope they had a great time and that it gave them confidence- I love how circus reveals things that you never thought you could do.
I am about to start some internship work so I'll go for now- but I'll update asap!
peace,
Amy
My internship has been going amazingly, I just can't get enough. I have had friends visiting me and brought them to my job to show them where I work. It is always fun to walk into a building and have everyone know your name and be happy to see you. I think I have a really unique internship situation- I don't usually have to do petty work and I am engaged in lots of discussions about how to improve the organization. I actually feel like the listen to me and that I have something to contribute to this already successful organization. They know what I want to get out of the experiance because I am upfront with them and ask lots of questions. It really shows that if you know what you want and you can communicate that you can have a really positive experiance and both parties learn a lot. This is my last week interning here, but I know that every single time I am in London I will come back and spend time. I am allowed to practice as a circus professional and plan to keep on doing that as well.
It is a bit frustrating for me sometimes because I really want to share the circus world with so many people but it is not as accessible as other art forms like dance or theatre. Because of demand and very little space it has been hard for me to get other Ithaca College London center students classes at The Circus Space. However, last Thursday I worked out a way to teach a workshop for about 10 IC students. It was amazing to share skills with them and watch how easily they picked everything up. I hope they had a great time and that it gave them confidence- I love how circus reveals things that you never thought you could do.
I am about to start some internship work so I'll go for now- but I'll update asap!
peace,
Amy
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