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Subject: lovin' it :-)


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Prissy
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Date Posted: 22:39:38 04/16/03 Wed
Hi everyone, I am back again. Yesterday was my first day of meeting the client at Oregon State Hospital, and we went on an outing trip to Mckensie Falls. They do outing trips with the group for "treatment". Anyways, I love Deaf/Hearing team interpreting, I have finally understanding what it really is like, rather than the stuff we did in class, I just didn't know until I experience it for myself. :-) My mentor is wonderful, she is around the same age as I am, so we are both learning at the same time, which is pretty cool, and also she is one of the first Deaf interpreter to be certified in Oregon!! What else? Oh yeah.. hmm. I am mostly been working in mental and court situations where Deaf interpreters are needed the most. When I met the client, I learned so much about his signing style, and that I can adapt to fit his needs. Working with such a wonderful hearing interpreter, and a wonderful Deaf mentor/interpreter, its been a real eye opener for me. As some of you may know, my goal is not to become an interpreter, but after being exposed to what Deaf interpreting really feels like, I might be changing my mind and becoming the second certified Deaf interpreter in Oregon, wouldn't that be cool? :-) There are so very few Deaf interpreters that are willing to work in intreme mental health institutions, where people can become violent. I heard some stories about some interpreters who worked with my mentor, and left since they didn't like the enviornment. One client thru a garbage can at the hearing interpreter, and she couldn't come back again. Hmm.. what else? Oh yah! I have gotten the oppurtunity to teach ASL at Salem Heights twice a week, for a couple hours. I actually start that tommorow! I'll let you know how that goes. Lots of things going through my mind, I think that I have found another direction I want to go, but I have a lot of time to ponder.. smiles.. Anyways.. as for next year, I will be finisihing up my LACC's (darn those things), and my minor in Health. So I will be around... where is everyone else? Whit, Mat, Hal, Tammy, Julie, Lauren, you guys better get your interpreting butts on here, I wanna hear what's been going on in your life! smiles.. take care everyone, Rory I totally understand your pissiness, Suz have lots of fun, (heard you want to get another pug?) go for it girls, pugs rule! Steph, you are so lucky, sounds like you are in interpreting heaven, with a pager, and great interpreters, interesting classes. ok, prissy needs to sign off now, all for now, take care and remember "breathe", smiles. love you all, and miss you all!

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Subject: Updates To Message Board


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Date Posted: 20:11:28 04/16/03 Wed
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Subject: Intern in Southern Oregon


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Rory
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Date Posted: 19:47:06 04/16/03 Wed
Wow. People talk about rural areas and say how awful the situation is or how little support you get. Well listen up peeps! It's not at all like that. They have tremendous flexibility - the programs know nothing or very little - thus they tend to believe you. That or they are run by the ESD like my program and those people know their stuff at least down here...they have workshops, testing, etc. Not only that but the program I am interning in every class that might MIGHT!!! have lectures or extended periods where the interpreter is active is team interpreted. Sometimes there is even an extra interpreter. Plus my mentor who uses interpreters himself has a much better grasp on interpreting and educational settings that I ever got from any of those books or lectures - those "experts" are clueless. Especially regarding the interpreter's role. I would be a waste - worthless - unable to do my job if I didn't ignore......well some less than realistic descriptions of that role.

I really dig the interpreters I work with too. Some are lousy but they work at their skills. The worst thing I can think of that happens to the rural interpreter is that when they "go up north" or to another area with a greater interpreter base is they get looked down on or pittied. "Oh you're from a rural area..." That interpreter who's told that is not quiet because they are a poor rural interpreter - they are quiet because they are steaming inside. Due to some really off base people at some unnamed workshops several interpreters I met here became dissatisfied with such experiences. Instead they run their own workshops. Hell - I was told by tons of people that there were hardly any deaf people down in S. Oregon cause allt he services were in calif or n. oregon. Down here I have met a thriving mobile deaf community - strongly independent to boot. So what - they drive an hour to have a party - so does everyone else around here. in Medford itself I have been told there are about 200-300 deaf people. Pretty impressive for a 'rural' area.

Sorry I am behaving so pissily but if you heard the stories and the accomplishments of this community and what they have had to deal with from people who "know better" you would be a little pissy at the missdiagnosis. Even K-falls has an excellent program - the students and staff of the ESD down here band together really well and pull off some amazing stuff. The brain bowl team they put together a year ago placed 4th at Gaulladet! Two students are going to school there and a few other are going to NTID and that other school in NY (can't remember the name) (Hey Suz - if you get one student in a class ever (not names but) just stay away from their drink or anything else - they a major klutz)

The kids are great too. I am getting to experience everything from really high level kids to kids with multiple special needs. really a kick.

Sorry about the diatribe - just want to warn you to treat rural terps w' respect - some of them are more professional than the terps up north. That and they really know some stuff and deal with things no population dense interpreter ever has to think about.

What I found really interesting was RID and the rural area so far. RID has nothing to offer. If RID really plans to promote the profession they need to fund some research into rural interpreters 'cause they aren't just the school terp - they interpret in the community at large.

I know some of my fellow classmates are interpreter period. I plan on going for my MA and maybe my PHD in comparative education - I think I might look into doing some research into rural american interpreters to interpreting that happens in poor or developing countries connected to education. I really think the results would be interesting.

Anyways - I am having a blast and I hope everyone else is doing great. Does anyone have a suggestion as to a fun city to work in for a year after the summer? I am taking the year off to just work while applying for grad. school.

Blah blah - I really talk too much - love you all

Rory

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Subject: Hey All!


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Suzanne
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Date Posted: 10:20:30 04/15/03 Tue
Hey there everyone! I'm glad to read about your experiences! I hope everyone is really enjoying their internship and learning tons. I am loving RIT! I will write more later...but just wanted to say hi!
Miss all of you!!
Suz

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Subject: JOBS


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Stephanie
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Date Posted: 13:06:19 04/14/03 Mon
Does anyone have any clue what they're doing this summer or fall for work? I'm getting very nervous!

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Subject: update


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Laura
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Date Posted: 18:12:26 04/12/03 Sat
Hey all!!
Yes, I'm still out here, Stephanie. Thanks for checking.

This week was a bit challenging. I had one of them "growth experiences"!!! It wasn't a very comfortable place to be, but I actually did learn a WHOLE lot about various and assorted interpreting related issues (boundaries, asking appropriate questions, clarification of roles, etc). I more than survived the experience and felt very supported going through it.

Outside of that experience, the week was pretty good. I continue to be up to my eyeballs in reading for prep, but am still ecstatic that I wasn't one of the students that had to turn in a paper on Monday!!!!

On the personal side of things--this week was good in that my step-son, Johnathan, was here for his spring break. Unfortunately, he was a bit sick for the week and seems to have left the nice virus for the other children. This week also had frustrations in that arena. As many of you know, Dan and I have been trying since last September to get to court to get some major parenting issues. Well, we got a court date set for May, but now Dan's ex is trying to get it continued until July!!! So for those of you who pray, this would be a great thing to pray about (we also gratefully accept positive thoughts out in the univers in whatever way you choose!)

Jacs, boy do I understand the commute stress. I am SOOOO glad that you have somewhere close to stay a few times each week. Portland is a great city, I hope you enjoy your time.

Good luck, Dawnette with your classes. What grade level are you working at?

Stephanie, all I can think of to say is "Green--describing my jealousy, not anything to do with your abilities!"

Have a good week.
Laura

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Subject: internship


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Dawnette
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Date Posted: 15:16:37 04/10/03 Thu
Hello to all of you! WOW, it is wonderful to hear how you all are doing with your internships. So interesting and diverse. Steph, it sounds like you have it made!! I love how you had to use CL in your science class. LOL---still laughing about that one.
Anywhoo, I am really enjoying my internship here in Idaho. I have a WONDERFUL mentor that is very supportive and gives wonderful feedback. I am with her most of the time, but my schedule has really changed in the last week. I feel bad for the hourly interpreters because they just lost quite a bit of work this week. We had students drop 4 classes this week!
My classes consist of reading, english, math, drafting, art, and computer science classes. WOW!! Already I have like 3 full pages of new vocab words. The last 3 classes are the ones that are blowing my mind.
At this point I have worked with 7 different interpreters with skill levels that really vary. A few of them are awesome. I really enjoy watching all of them because I am learining from them all.
Ohh... this is interesting and made me feel a lot better! I recently met an interpreting student from ISU (Idaho State Univ.) This student will be graduating this spring also. Now, I do not feel so bad about my skills!! I had a feeling that this person would be much better than me and it turns out that I was wrong(I did not leave my EGO at the door, haha). I would say we are on the same level. Interesting to know that WOU is right along with other interpreting programs.
OK, well my book is done. I hope you are all well! Miss ya all. netta

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Subject: Bene's


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Stephanie
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Date Posted: 11:32:46 04/10/03 Thu
I have to brag a minute and say how lucky I feel to be here! It is so nice to be in such a supportive environment! So supportive infact that they gave me a pager, a gym membership at a NIIIICE gym, a staff key that gets into all the staff rooms at the high school, a parking pass, all workshops held here are F-R-E-E, and I even get my picture and bio on the "Staff Newsletter." I feel such a part of things. It's great! But, with it comes a lot of responsibility. Haven't had my hands up a lot yet, but in the mean time I'll pretend like I'd know what the heck to do if my hands ever did get up. :) JUST KIDDING!!!! Anyway, it's nice to be in an environment that takes things so seriously. There is a lot for me to learn here.

Laura...you still out there?

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Subject: Finally


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Christina
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Date Posted: 18:00:01 04/07/03 Mon
Hey all! My computer has not been letting me on the forum, but I am finally here. So, it sounds like we are all having VERY interesting and different experiences. That is So great! I'm really glad we have this forum...way-ta-go Rory! Anyway, Stephanie, I can totally relate to that whole Cow thing...last term in mock-interpreting we were discussing cows and human men doing things I won't mention here...but yeah, lots of CLs...I was glad Marla had more experience and could feed me some ideas I couldn't exactly get a mental picture of... :-P

Anyway, I am doing half of my internship here at WOU and taking the "Elements of Acting" class on TTh, and then MWF I am down at OSU for the other half of my internship.
It is a very interesting group of classes...with students of various language preference and background. The most uh...interesting one is a physics class transliterated into a mixture of SEE and home signs! This is WAY hard...I don't know if I will ever get my hands up in that class...I've been practicing transliterating the radio and videos and things and I simply cannot go fast enough...one of my mentors in that class has been with this student for years, so that makes me feel better about my lack of skill...but I can't even hold a decent conversation in SEE! It just makes no sense! Like if you say, "RID stands for Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf" You sign "R-I-D STAND + S FOR REGISTER + Y OF INTERPRETER + S FOR THE DEAF"...idioms and all...it's really hard.

The rest of my classes vary between interpreting and transliterating. And I am with different mentors in different classes. I like all the variety, and everyone is very helpful and welcoming. :-) I'm still kind of walking around with a glazed look on my face, trying to figure it all out, but I'm really enjoying the experience. And I'm so glad to hear about all of yours, too. :-D

Well, that's plenty for now, I'm sure. Hope to read more from you soon. Once again...remember to breathe.

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Subject: internship


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Kate
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Date Posted: 15:22:38 04/04/03 Fri
well it sounds like we are all on our way. i'm glad to hear you like santa rosa steph. i remember you saying you weren't to sure about that. i thought it was funny you don't like the clothes. i'm still laughing about that. i'm jealous of your weather. it was nice here over spring break then got super crapy. i started my internship last week. meeting clients and doing a bit of observing. i was wondering if any of you have any ideas of specific questions you are asking interpreters after your observations. i've been doing a lot of observing and i ask about some of their sign choices or journal about their methods of getting missed information. i was wondering if anything has come up concerning anything specific you've inquired about.
can anyone relate to this?? i notice that i have a problem paying attention. sometimes, ok often, i'm more interested in understanding the information given than the interpreting process. my mentor has given me some homework activities to do that will help with this, i hope. i see it in my volunteer experience also. i will be interpreting for the leader then forget i need to interpret questions that come up also because i'm interested in the question not my job. opps. i'm wondering if any of you are having a similar problem and how you are handling it.
well i hope you all are doing well. can't wait to hear from you.
thank you

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Subject: VIRUS


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Stephanie
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Date Posted: 17:20:45 04/07/03 Mon
Hi. My computer got a virus. Soooo...please don't be offended if I don't respond quickly to emails. :)

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Subject: What to ask?


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Prissy
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Date Posted: 15:37:16 04/07/03 Mon
Hello, I have been having the problem with asking questions to my mentor as well.. Kate, I would suggest to ask questions about how they process thier information in their head or if they just hear it and spit it out in the target language. I have noticed that most of my observation from what I have been seeing, is that hear it and then change it a little bit, not completly ASL but more of transliteration. I am seeing quite a bit of transliteration.. though.. I have been asking questions about how to interact with the people around me. There have been some friends of the consumer that have just came up to me and chatted with me.. and I am not sure where my limitations are on that, and what the ethical issues for that are. Hmm.. what else? I often put down signs I have never seen before, and asked them why they chose that sign, since some signs are meant for that situation, and used in that setting only and no where else. I have learned to ask lots of questions about sign choice, since the deaf person might prefer those particular signs only in that setting.
Hmm.. if I think of anything more, I will get back to writing again.. ;-)
All for now,
Prissy

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Subject: Howdy


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Prissy
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Date Posted: 13:02:26 04/07/03 Mon
Hi everyone, I am back :-) Finished my first week of internship, has some interesting experiences.. expecially with freelance.. you never know what will happen. I had three meetings to observe mostly dorm meetings, there was one deaf consumer, the second day five deaf consumers with a variety of langugage backgrounds, and then the last meeting nobody showed up. I also had the oppurtunity to observe AA meetings, but no deaf consumers showed up, but we stayed for a little while, to see what it was like. Kinda scary, no offense but it sounds like a cult, they all repeat after the leader.. kinda interesting, but overall a good experience, I should get some hands up pretty soon next week for another AA meeting.
I have the oppurtunity to work with the elementary kids at OSD age 6-11. They need someone to interpret the CC on the t.v. into ASL, as well as storytelling. I will spending most of my time every evening with them.. great oppurtunity for me to work on my ASL skills!! Every Wed, I will go to a lockup facility and possibly interpret for criminals, should be interesting.
Ok, all for now, I will write back later when I get some hands up and let you know how its going.
Steph- sounds like a very interesting class, those science classes are a great way to work on classifiers.. I just laughed so hard when you were describing the cow.. :-)
Later dudes

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Subject: 3 days


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Stephanie
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Date Posted: 13:16:39 04/06/03 Sun
1st 3 days at the High School. I survived. It's so weird to be in a H.S. environment again. It's HUGE. It was a chore to just figure out where I was going and get there on time! I did a little indpendent interpreting, but in most of the classes the kids were doing independent work. So, I've had hardly ANY hands up time. Actually, hardly any observing time either, because there is so much testing this time of the year. I HOPE THAT CHANGES!!! But, I think that will change this week. I feel sooooooo rusty with my ASL skills!

Also, as with Kate, I'm haviing a hard time figuring out WHAT to ask mentors. (More on this problem below). So far, most of my questions have been dealing with the H.S. environment, ethical questions ie how to interact with students, establishing personal boundaries etc. However, related to interpreting I feel like there hasn't been a lot yet. Again, I hope that will change this week. But, I still don't really know what to be asking.

Most of the interpreters are older and VERY VERY experienced and mostly free lance. I feel like they don't have time for me. They're just doing their own thing and I happen to be tagging along. (OR they totally expect me to be a team, yeah right!) However, some of the younger one's remember what it's like and are very helpful.

My internship set up is kinda wierd. I'm not with the same mentor on a day to day basis. I'm with different interpreters everyday, sometimes with the same interpreter all day, sometimes switching, depending on what classes I want to observe, and a little time interpreting on my own. I do meet with my supervisor once a week, but other than that, I feel like the people I observe never have the time to talk about stuff. I don't like that part.

Okay...so one of my first classes was BASKET WEAVING! HA! (fortunately there wasn't alot to interpret). Another one was woodshop. HOWEVER, the "best" was animal science, where I got to desribe the "Male-cow"'s penis enlarging, entering the female, ejaculating and withdrawing again. YEAH! Lots of good CL practice with that one!

Kate, I would like to here more about what type of homework your mentor has you working on to help with the issue you mentioned!! Please share!

Prissy-get on here and tell us what the heck you're up to!

And, the rest of you???????????

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Subject: what a week!!


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Laura
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Date Posted: 17:09:22 04/05/03 Sat
Well, this week has turned out to be quite diverse!! I have done the University classes (I actually had my hands up for a bit of one of the classes--a bit unexpectedly), interpreted at an elementary school talent show (of course, the kids who did poetry and singing were during my turn!), interpreted a "Cowboy" concert in a retirement home, and today spent several hours interpreting at a religious education retreat for parents and second grade kids. I am looking forward to sleeping tonight.

Kate, I do have the same problem sometimes. Especially in the classes--I get interested in the subject and forget to pay close attention to my mentor. The after lunch class is also a killer! One thing that I have been asking my mentor relates to her approach to certain situations. This week she was able to give me some really good information about how she keeps track of spatial setup. I may try her way and keep it and/or adjust it to my own style. It was a good conversation to have.
Stay warm Dawnette--Priscilla, what about court interpreting? Stephanie, have fun with your new clothes ;-)
Talk to you later.
Laura

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Subject: Internship


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Dawnette
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Date Posted: 07:47:02 04/04/03 Fri
Hi to all of you!! Well I am here in Idaho freezing my butt off. Yesterday we got quite a bit of snow here. The funny thing is that I thought it was spring and did not pack any warm clothes, not even I coat. I thought I was doing very good on not taking my whole closet with me. Mmm...guess I learned from that one. Anyways, my internship so far has been wonderful. I have met some wonderful interpreters and really look forward to working and learning from them. Also the consumers are great. Have to say the typical laid back Idahoian. I hope everyone else is doing good. Miss ya all!!

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Subject: internship


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Stephanie
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Date Posted: 17:04:27 04/01/03 Tue
Hey All,
Well, I haven't started my internship yet because my supervisor is still on vacation. I start tomorrow though, and am also a nervous wreck! I found out they have a very strict dress code, which I really respect, but at the same time have NO clothes that fit it. So, today I found the mall and went and spent way too much money on ugly clothes I don't really like anyway. But, I'm just thankful I found so much that fit me and the dress code, even if the styles are hideous. :)

Other than that, Santa Rosa is great! 100 times better than I thought it would be. My first few days here the weather was 80+ degrees and I got a nice little sunburn on my shourlders. I am renting a bedroom in a very nice house and the people I'm staying with seem very nice so far. (I'm staying with a 29 yr old man, his 23 year old girlfriend who will be arriving home from Australia in a couple of weeks). So, in the mean time it's just me and the dude, but things are going well and I'm getting oriented to the new area.
Well, gotta get off the computer now. Hope to hear from all of you!!
--SG

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Subject: Day 2


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Laura
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Date Posted: 14:07:43 04/01/03 Tue
Hey y'all!
Well, the second half of my internship started yesterday. I now have the permission of the student and instructors at PSU to intern in two classes there with my mentor. WOW! Portland State is a FAR cry from Monmouth. It is quite the urban setting (well, duh, it is in the middle of downtown Portland!!). Anyway, interesting characters and I am taking mass transit for a portion of my commute--another interesting environment!
The two classes will each be challenging in their respective ways. There is a TON of reading for both classes, so I am already busy poring over books--at least I don't have to write any papers!!!!!!!
Hope all is well with you. Prissy, how was your day? Kate, are you doing the agency thang?
Laura

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Subject: Good luck


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Prissy
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Date Posted: 11:41:41 04/01/03 Tue
Hi everyone, yah, this is the first official day of internship, mine starts today (tuesday), and I am on my way in a just a few hours :-) I am a nervous wreck, but looking forward to the learning experience.I am looking forward to observing court interpreting pretty soon... catch you guys later, will let you all know for those of you interested in court interpreting. :-)
Good luck and remember to breathe!

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Subject: Day 1


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Kate
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Date Posted: 14:00:57 03/31/03 Mon
Hello all
So today is the first official day of our internships. With the exception of Suzanne. I would love to hear everyones stories, good and bad. I plan on sharing mine so watch out!

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