During my experience over the summer I was able to learn more about student activism and grow as a person. I also learned more about myself and my interests. I learned a lot more about leadership as a whole and the necessary attributes needed to be a good leader. As a self-driven student, leading isContinue reading “Revisiting my Interests After my Experience”
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Recent News Story
A recent story I have read about in the news is the wildfires in Maui, HI. The pictures of the aftermath of this wildfire is truly devastating and has been named the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history with over 89 casualties. In addition to casualties, this fire has truly wreaked havoc on the islandContinue reading “Recent News Story”
Farewell to Student PIRGs
As I say farewell to my internship experience working as a Fellow for Student PIRGs, I am reminded of how much I have learned and grown from the beginning of the summer. I’ve learned a lot about student activism, being a leader, and how to balance remote work and my health. Overall, my experience wasContinue reading “Farewell to Student PIRGs”
My Space While Working Remote
The maps of my spaces I inhabit daily are unique to my internship as a PIRG Fellow. Due to my experience being 100% remote, my work life revolves around this. My apartment room is very important to me as it facilitates my ability to complete my work and participate in my internship to the bestContinue reading “My Space While Working Remote”
Developing a Sense of Community Through Zoom
Community to me has always been more than just a physical space. Through social media and forming bonds through sports, interests, and traveling, your community and network can be as large as you can imagine. With the use of the internet and social media, these connections can be limitless. Through my experience with Student PIRGs,Continue reading “Developing a Sense of Community Through Zoom”
Solidarity Through Common Goals
As a leader in student activism, I have been leading a group of students on a campaign promoting the restoration of America’s Wildlife. Through this, I have seen the true power of solidarity which is defined as a unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest. In order toContinue reading “Solidarity Through Common Goals”
End of Summer
My experience this summer has honestly been life-changing. Not only did I travel to Morocco but I traveled to Costa Rica as well. I traveled across the world on my own into a different time zone. It felt liberating, but I was also terrified of being by myself. While I was in Africa, I wasContinue reading “End of Summer”
My Routine as a Student Activist Leader with PIRG
As I am working as an intern with Student PIRGs as a Civic Engagement Fellow and Campaign Coordinator for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, my routine is as follows: 8am: Wake up and get ready for the day 8:15am: Make and eat breakfast to be well fueled 9-10:30am: Complete class work assignments for my summerContinue reading “My Routine as a Student Activist Leader with PIRG”
Kimasia Ayers: Hitting My Stride
This summer has been one of the most pivotal points in my life. I feel myself transforming within a cocoon of ideas and execution, shaping my personal growth as both; a person and an entrepreneur. Domi Station has been a crucial stepping stone on this journey and has contributed significantly to my business rebranding. OneContinue reading “Kimasia Ayers: Hitting My Stride”
Map of Spaces
It’s nice to fill up space when working for a non-governmental organization, the change that is being made is impactful. At the moment, I go back and forth between working in a building named TigMAIA and the Connect Institute building. TigMAIA was created to rent out and aid in funding Connect. They’re two villas atContinue reading “Map of Spaces”
