The semester went by so fast! It's funny to think back to August when we all did our training and to see how far we all have come. I have learned so much from working at the zone, not only about what it is like to be a manager, but also things about myself. First of all, working as manager of outreach I have realized how much I really do enjoy helping people. The community service/volunteer opportunities we did this semester came out better than I could have hoped for. The Thanksgiving Day dinner was especially rewarding, but each event really meant a lot to me and it was so great to see the crew working together and having a fun time as well. It was obvious that they were there because they wanted to be and that is a great feeling. Secondly, and probably to no surprise, I learned a lot about time management. This was something I got used to as a freshman in college with a different schedule of classes, but working with the zone and being fully dedicated also resulted in me becoming more organized with time and priorities. I was happy to have a full and regular schedule that kept me busy. Lastly, I am fully confident that the things I learned at the zone will help me in my future. Being a manager, I learned what it was like to be a leader - to lead my crew and teach them, but to also learn from them. I am anxious about the process of interviewing and training for next year. The info sessions we have had so far for next year's management positions made me feel so responsible and proud of my job.
It has been a great semester. When we began, we knew it was our own little experiment and learning lesson and I am excited to see what the Spring semester will be like now that we all feel a little more comfortable in our positions. I can't wait to begin planning more volunteer opportunities.
I also wanted to point out how great the people I work with are. Matt has been incredible and his dedication to his job and to helping all of us is more gratifying than I can explain. The seven of us managers and Matt always say that we feel like a little family and having that makes me want to do my job to the best of my ability. Yes, there were challenging times and plenty of times that I had to push myself, but I wouldn't change a thing. The crew is awesome as well - I love seeing them work together as a team. The trainings and out of the zone events were so much fun.
Like I said I am looking forward to the Spring! Come visit us :)
--Ashley
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