First week of Employment or first week back after a six month hiatus?

Seriously, it doesn't feel like a new job for me, and considering this is my second co-op here, I guess that makes sense. No one even gave me a chance to get settled in before BAM WORK EVERYWHERE. But I'm not complaining, work keeps me busy and keeps paying the bills. 

It feels good to be back though, I don't have any homework when I get home after work, and that is a big plus over school, though I do miss the breaks in the middle of the day, but that's what lunch is for, right? 
 
Personally, I liked (read: loved) how genuinely enthusiastic about my return was. That's another huge thing I missed about this place was (and is!) how awesome everyone is towards one another. It's like one big happy family. 
 
And to the new guys! We're all friendly, don't be afraid to be yourself and/or ask as many questions as possible. Don't forget to be on the lookout for opportunities here, they're around every corner.

One week down!! 

How was it? What did you like best about your first week? What did you like least? 

I hope you all had an amazing first week and that you're energized and excited about the next six months at SHM!

This is it

Well, I tried and thought long and hard about something other than thank yous to put in here, but it's all i can feel. I'm so thankful for all the help everyone has given me here. Every single person in every department has made me feel at home and I will miss SHM so much. Good luck to all the other coops in class and to everyone at SHM this year and with HM13. Thank you all so much!

Last Moment!

I didn't think it would be this hard to say goodbye!
It is the best intern ever. I had great experiences, and more than that, everyone was insanely nice. That made me miss this place the most. Being here the last day was unbearable, I can't stop thinking of whether it is the last day for real.

And a big THANKS to SHM for helping all the co-ops get closer to success in future career! Many thanks

P/S: SHM should be recognized for being one of the best place to work at!

This has been a very interesting 6 months.  Indeed, it doesn't really seem like that much time has passed at all.  I want to thank every single person here at SHM for making this one of the most welcoming, interesting, and challenging workplaces I've ever known.  To the incoming co-ops in particular, while I'm not sure how many of you will read this before posting your first entries here (not everyone is like me, after all) I want to reiterate what I said during the meeting this recent Monday.  Ask, and learn.  The co-op program is designed to teach you applicable skills, ones that you will never learn in class.  You guys are incredibly lucky to have landed a job here, because everyone at SHM understands what it's like to be an co-op/intern.  They will be more than happy to help you.  The caveat, however, is that none of them can read minds (regardless of what Shawn might tell you), and so you will need to let them know that you require assistance. 

Adios!

Obviously my last post has to do with Beyoncé. Here is a little story I put together using Beyoncé songs.

After working at SHM I feel like I can “Run the World”
“At Last” I found a co-op that was “All That I’m Lookin For”
But now I’m going back to school, so I must “Start Over”
You had me at “Hello” but now it’s time to go
“It’s All Over” now, but everyone knows SHM is “Irreplaceable”
“I Was Here” and it’s “Hard to Say Goodbye” but I know we will be friends “Until the End of Time”
So I am ready to go and because of SHM I will be “Schoolin’ Life”

I also just wanted to thank everyone at SHM for making this an awesome experience. I was able to learn so much and this is the best job I have had. I am so grateful for having this opportunity and I hope to stay in touch with everyone!

It's the Final Countdown!

Hello everyone and welcome to your final week of co-op at SHM! So Sad!!!!! 

As your final farewell blogpost, write about whatever you want! Check out what the last round wrote for their goodbye's here: http://collectivereality.blogspot.com/2012_03_01_archive.html

I hope you all had an amazing and meaningful experience here, and that you're all leaving better than when you came. Best wishes to each and every one of you in the future, and DON'T be a stranger.