Blog Post #6 January 15, 2015
It
almost feels like there isn’t much to write about (which of course isn’t true!)
simply because THE FIRST DRAFT OF THE PAPER IS IN! I cannot even begin to put
into words how excited I was to save my rough draft, email it in, and close my
laptop in the wee hours of Sunday morning.
There
are plenty of edits to be made and details to be fixed or added in, but for
now, I’ve been enjoying a relatively calm first full week of classes. I know
once the workshop for Sunday is underway, it’s all going to feel a bit more real,
but I am content knowing, at the very least, the bulk of my research is
completed (and on time, no less!). The research I have done has truly been
invigorating, and I am now more certain than ever that my future lies in
advocating for women’s reproductive healthcare access domestically and abroad.
The response I have gotten back from my mentors has been great so far, and I
can’t wait to workshop my paper in person Sunday.
Liv
and I will be representing WomenNC on public access television, taping the 29th,
on the show “Carolina Now”. I am definitely a bit nervous, as I don’t know what
my professional screen presence is like, but I am confident it will be an
incredibly positive experience. Once January wraps up, the main focus on my
mind is going to be the physical presentation of the research t the February 19th
gala dinner. I haven’t even allowed myself to begin worrying about the actual
United Nations yet—I’ll save that panic for a later date!
Until
next time, stay warm!
Justine
Josh,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on meeting your deadline. I am reviewing your draft now. I look forward to our conversation on Sunday.
You are a strong advocate for WomenNC and the fellows program, having devoted extra effort to promoting the program. These appearances will certainly contribute to your success at the UN.
See you Sunday!
Teresa
Justine, I'm sure your "screen presence" will be fantastic, especially after the on-target and professional training today about T.V. interviews from Scott Morgan, calling in from Washington D.C. I thought he gave fantastic hints.
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