Welcome to our blog!! This is the first post of the summer! I think it would be appropriate to first introduce myself. My name is Brad Williams and I am interning at the Center for Survivors of Torture. In addition, I am studying international relations at the University of North Texas, teaching English as a second language, and I also clean pools. It’s a busy life, but I’m looking forward to my summer with CST. I believe I will learn as much about CST as I will about myself.
My first week here has been a busy one! I have been working on various online projects while interacting with the clients. On Tuesday I had the chance to get to know an individual from Iraq who has invited me over to cook fish with him in a few weeks…I can’t wait! He also showed me his apartment and kept me entertained with his exceptional sense of humor. Yesterday I helped a young blind man buy a small table for his apartment while teaching him basic English. My goal is to teach him enough English that will enable him to live more independently of the center. Next Tuesday and Thursday we will be looking at affordable keyboards. I have also participated in several meetings which are aimed at organizing events and getting to know the other staff members. Well, that pretty much sums up my first week working at the center…we are going to try and post every Thursday or Friday.
Brad
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