Post 9 Final Reflection

1.       Think back to the beginning of internship. What were your goals? Did you achieve these goals? If so, what did you have to consistently to achieve the goals?

My goal were try to do different things and learn how to work with horses and kids. I achieved these goals when I helped people as much as I could.

2.       What are the most important ideas or skills you’ve learned in the last 10 weeks?

I have learned to groom horses, put equiqments on horse, sidewalking with riders and leadwalking. Adjusting quickly in any suituation is important as well.

3.       What has having a relationship with a professional employee such as your supervisor/mentor meant to your personal development? How have you grown as a student and/or youngadult in this relatively new country?

First of all, respecting each other is extremely important. Second of all, helping each other is necessary.

4.       What were the highlights (memorable moments) of your internship experience?

This first time I groomed horses and led horses were memorable, because I was excited and scared at the same time.

5.       What are your thoughts about jobs, careers, or the professional world in general as a result of having spent 125 hours working in it?

I think when you really focus on doing something, you would be expert on it. Especially when you want to learn more and do more, you would be successed.

6.       After high school, what do you want to pursue for a career? Are you more or less interested in college as a result of your internship?

I want to pursue master degree of businese administration. As a result, I am interested in college because I would have more time to learn and try different new things.

7.       What were your biggest challenges to overcome and how did you handle those challenges?

MY biggest challenges was the dusty enviroment. I tried my best to get used to it, and it wasn’t too bad after few days.

8.       If you were to start a brand new internship next week, what are at least two things you would do differently?

I would try to ride a horse and be a leadwalker as much as possible.

9.       Think of two to three pieces of advice you could offer a new interm at your site.

To be helpful and respectful is always important, learn to enjoy working with horses, you would find it it is fun.

10.   What will you miss about your internship?

I will miss all the horses and people that I met there. 

Post 8 - Updated Resume

QI QI LIANG
1737 W. 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11223 646-248-2507 qliang@inths.org     

Education             International High School at Lafayette
4/2010 – Present      Brooklyn, New York
Expected Graduation Date: June 2013

Experience
3/2011 – Present      Volunteer, GallopNYC, Brooklyn, New York

·      Led horses and side-walked with riders

·      Groomed and equipment horses

·      Organized riding equipment

7/2011 – 8/2011       Cashier, Eternal Chinese Bakery, Brooklyn, New York

·      Sold bread and made beverages

·      Served satisfied customers

Honors
6/2011                  Honor Roll, International High School at Lafayette

·      Awarded to students earning an A average

Certificate of Achievement in Science

International High School at Lafayette

·      Awarded to students doing well in Biology class

Activities
11/2011 – 12/2011   Shorefront Y

·      Organize and teach science lessons geared towards elementary aged students in after school setting

10/2011 – 5/2012     New York Cares/Kaplan SAT Prep course

·      A program for helping high school students on SAT test

10/2011 – Present    iMentor, International High School at Lafayette

·      Participate in technology-based mentoring program for high school students

·      Develop an ongoing relationship with an adult volunteer mentor via weekly emails and regular face-to-face meetings

Skills                     Computer software applications, researching skill, poetry and        journal writing skills, illustration skills

Language             Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), conversant in English


References available upon request

References              Sean Burke
                                Internship teacher
                                International High School at Lafayette
                                sburke@inths.org

                                Ellen Lee
                                iMentor
                                ellen.s.lee@accenture.com

Post 7 - Thank You Letter

Dear Ellen and Sarah Jane,

I had a great time during my internship weeks. I am really appreciated what you have taught me and relied on me as a helper. I love working with friendly and patient people like you. Before this internship, I had never been around with horses. After your teaching and training, I feel like i am a little horses expert. During the internship, I found that it is very important to offer help and work carefully. Because we work with special riders and animals, we need to take care of them so that things go well. This is a good chance for me to learn how to work carefully, because I don’t always pay attention to details in daily life. When I work at the stable, I had to make sure everything I did is correct, and learn to adjust quickly in case something bad happens. 

I am not sure if my horses experiences would help me to get a job in the future. But I am very happy that I had interned at this stable, I met great people like you and I did many new things. Even though the environment was challenging, but I feel it is so meaningful when I saw many happen faces from riders. Thank you for offering such great internship. I would love to continue interning when I have free time.

Best Regards,

QIQI LIANG