I can’t go any further without echoing that my joy at being her correlates directly to the fantabulous-ness of my fellow interns. Plus the Management Team, Directors, Host Families, extended WIP families, supporters and everyone else who treats us like royalty while we’re here - lest anyone would feel neglected. I appreciate every soul who has been so generous, welcoming and open to us.
Without doubt though, it is the class of 2008 who have made my summer what it has been thus far. I look around the office and marvel at what the future holds with people like my peers in power and PR, in business and in advocacy. Again, I feel unworthy.
It’s a bizarre concept. Take 26 random students, of every culture, creed, academic discipline and political affiliation or none. I’m not sure exactly what criteria they used to pick us, but they did a fantastic job. It’s not like one of those annoying politically correct things where there’s a representative from every social strata. Country and city kids, political and nerdy kids, northern and southern kids, extroverts and introverts, a kid from every university, faith group and political affiliation. It’s not that scientific, but obvious efforts have been made to get a diverse group of people, to have as wide a range of views expressed as possible while maintaining a bit of balance to the group dynamic. It wouldn’t do to have us all stabbing each other on day one. In this group, I’ve met more people who are so different from me than in any other setting in my life. That’s a big life lesson in itself.
Aside from that though, the serious side, it’s great craic. We mix and mingle well. We have fun together and share stories. Nothing like sweating profusely to bring people together. I never know who’s going to say what and am constantly amazed at my peers. ‘Tis an honour to be a part of the Class of 2008 guys, an honour.
