A Focus on Inner Growth: Rose ’20 in Oakland, California
I knew only two things upon entering my second co-op: I wanted to focus on creating art, and I wanted to be somewhere unknown to me. I hadn’t had the time, energy, nor focus to actively pursue my own...
View ArticleFlores ’21 at Buen Dia Family School in San Francisco, California
“You play with me and saved my structure. I like you forever.” I am on co-op at Buen Dia Family School, a preschool that was founded 40 years ago (1977) in the Mission District of San Francisco,...
View ArticlePositivity and Printmaking in Oakland: Seigel ’22
The street leading up to Carissa’s house is completely blanketed with the thick, sweet smell of honeysuckle. Oakland is always sunny and warm, unlike my foggy grey neighborhood that sits on a hill...
View ArticleChavers ’22 at the Transgender Law Center in Oakland, California
On my first co-op with the Transgender Law Center, I’ve come to learn that all skill sets are needed to become an effective organizer. I’ve learned that you don’t call the trains here “the bart” but...
View ArticleUnapologetic: Payton ’22 at Buen Dia Family School in San Francisco, California
Scratches and scribbles on purple paper, rocks and beads, “we found these for you teacher Lexi”. Unapologetic For years now, I have been indefinitely concerned with the idea of perfection. This...
View ArticleWalker ‘22 at Buen Dia Family School in San Francisco, California
I am currently experiencing my first Co-op in San Francisco, California working for Buen Dia Family School. Buen Dia Family School is very hands-on with their students. The personal connections and...
View ArticleCompassionate Care: Watkins ’24 at Visiting Angels in Sacramento, California
I am currently out in California working for Visiting Angels, an in-home care franchise whose mission is to provide a workplace that gives caregivers love and respect while providing compassionate care...
View Article“In the Bay, at Martins”- Bridget Padilla’24
What is Martins?Martin de Porres House of Hospitality, affectionately known as Martins, is a Free Restaurant, serving soup for anyone and everyone Monday – Saturday from 1-2pm. Martins was inspired by...
View ArticleTeaching Assistant at the Buen Dia Family School; Harris-Brewer ’25
Working at Buen Dia has taught me the complexities of working as a teacher, childhood development, and the culture that San Francisco has to offer. When I first started working at Buen Dia I had some...
View ArticleLearning to Breathe – Together: Maria N. Ramirez 22′ at CASA in San...
Hello there! My name is Maria N. Ramirez and in the Fall of 2022, I was a Wellness Intern at CASA (Children’s After School Arts) in San Francisco, California. So what exactly is CASA? CASA is an...
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