Day 3: Dec 29 Third day in paradise, jam-packed full of adventures. We got to see some of Nicaragua’s biggest landmarks. We started the day at the Masaya volcano crater, one of the five most dangerous volcanoes in all of America. Took a little hike and saw the crater of a now extinct volcano. This…
Day 2: Dec 28 Second day in Nicadise was great. We began the morning chilling by the pool and passing around the soccer ball, while the others were picking up Zoe. Once she arrived we set out to spend the day in Granada, Nicaragua’s old town. It was full of small shops and mini markets.…
Day 1: Dec 27 Arrived to Nicaragua, so different. It’s a flat country and everything’s spread out. No tall buildings, tallest was a 7 story bank. Streets are wide with tons of roundabouts, very light traffic. Few minutes in we already ran into kids on the street begging for cordobas, (Nicaraguan currency). They came up…
Many say the role of the ‘Team Leader’ is somewhat unnecessary as they typically do less work and more management. I’ve always disagreed with the notion, but recently learned a harsh lesson in the matter. It was during a 4th year semester long group project. The reality is this. We did a good job as…
Perhaps it’s due to the brisker walking in the winter chill. Or perhaps it’s because it is Thanksgiving Weekend in the USA right now. But I found myself reflecting this past week on the notion of Pace of Life. It started last week. I found myself rushing home after class, dodging slow-walking pedestrians along the narrow…
Preparing for an upcoming job interview is one of those haunting never-ending challenges we never quite seem to conquer. One day, you’ve prepped all your stories and perfected your delivery. Next day, your interviewing for an entirely different company with a new set of values, requirements and interview questions. Add to that, you’ll most likely have…
I’ve been struggling quite a bit with the idea of keeping a journal of my thoughts, lessons and ideas. Finally thought I might as well give it a shot and post it up. Reflection: “Find the time that suits the task” Today during the lab I reviewed about 4 resumes and 3 cover letters in…
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