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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, The Crazy Blur, of an Amazing Year 3 years, 8 months ago
Part #1:
In the beginning of the year there was no doubt that I was excited for this program, and excited for the learning to come. I definitely did not realize how much work it takes to complete this course, […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, March Retreat: "I have never had an experience like this before" 3 years, 10 months ago
What’s the story is a learning experience like no other, and is a great opportunity for teenagers to get involved with the real world. I often feel like learning inside a classroom you don’t get how important […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, Post Winooski/Burlington Day 3 years, 12 months ago
Wow! That day went by very quickly,and my team and I learned so much about interviewing and Winooski’s ELL program (like I said in my earlier post I only got to go to Winooski).
The day was set up so that some […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, My first Interview with Natalie Meyer 3 years, 12 months ago
Interview date: 1/10/17 3:30
Coming into the Interview:
One of the hardest parts about preparing before the interview was getting the media kit. I did not have the first interview on my team, so I did not […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, Today is the Big Day- Winooski/Burlington Interviews 3 years, 12 months ago
Today my group and I are going to Winooski and Burlington schools, to have a full day of interviewing! Our group planned on going to Burlington and Winooski together all in one day. We did this because, we all […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, Dec. Retreat: The rule of thirds, you attitude towards a disagreement, and the Plan 4 years, 1 month ago
I came into this retreat very excited about the progress that my team and I could have. I had a larger understanding of what it was going to be like since we have done on in November. I knew that I was going to […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, Reaching out to Possible Interviewees 4 years, 1 month ago
This week my team and I were reaching out to 2-3 people that we were interested in hearing their information about our topic. I contacted two people this week Judy Scott (former director of the Vermont refugee […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, Understanding a Different point of View 4 years, 1 month ago
I did 2 different things this week; I talked to my parents about cultural communications in schools, and I looked at some different resources we had.
Our group decided to talk to people around us to get a sense […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, Understanding More about Cultural Communication, What is the problem? 4 years, 2 months ago
During the November retreat I decided to change topics from the Vermont Opioid Epidemic to cultural Communications in schools. Before the retreat I had not really herd about this issue. I was reading Erin’s blogs […]
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Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, November Retreat: My Path Change 4 years, 2 months ago
Sadly, I came in late on Saturday. I missed most of the pitches, so when I get here I was pretty nervous to present. I had not seen any of the presentations so I did not know what to expect. When I started seeing […]
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Petra Kapsalis commented on the post, #7 This is Not a Problem that We can Let Slide 4 years, 2 months ago
Greta,
Thank you again for your comment they are very helpful! I just realize that I did not explain what the problem is! I guess I was just rushing to the points. I just revised it and added a little more, on […] -
Petra Kapsalis commented on the post, #7 This is Not a Problem that We can Let Slide 4 years, 2 months ago
Mrs. Carroll,
Thank you for your feed back, I always appreciate it! I was trying to look for the VPR story but I could not seem to find it. I think it was a special week that was focusing on the opioid […] -
Petra Kapsalis commented on the post, Increasing Cultural Awareness Among Humans 4 years, 2 months ago
P.s,
I can’t get to your slide show. I requested accesses, I hope I can see it soon! I am very interested in looking at it.
Sorry for not putting this in my previous comment,
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Petra Kapsalis commented on the post, #7: Part of the Solution (Part 2) 4 years, 2 months ago
Greta,
I feel like I had the same problem as you! I was sitting down trying to write and nothing came, especially for my slides I had/having trouble to find pictures to put in it. I look at your slide show and I […] -
Petra Kapsalis commented on the post, Increasing Cultural Awareness Among Humans 4 years, 2 months ago
Erin,
I really liked your pitch! It was very clear and concise, it also helped me understand what the change you want to make is! It is interesting how you connected your topic to exchange programs. I never […] -
Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, #8 "In a single sentence" 4 years, 2 months ago
“In a single sentence, describe the change you are seeking.
In a single sentence, describe the audience you will be targeting?
One a scale of zero to ten, how passionate are you about your topic (zero: […]
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Petra Kapsalis commented on the post, Mind Map: Intercultural Communication 4 years, 2 months ago
Erin,
Your mind map is great! I love how clear it is to understand! One thing that I noticed was how there are many benefits to intercultural communication. Is there any disadvantages to it? I also agree with […] -
Petra Kapsalis wrote a new post, #7 This is Not a Problem that We can Let Slide 4 years, 2 months ago
Economy, society, family bonds, child care, unemployment and many other things are effected by a big over-arching problem in our country and our state in particular. The opioid epidemic.
What first inspired me […]
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Petra Kapsalis commented on the post, #6: Mind-Mapping the Pipeline 4 years, 3 months ago
Greta,
I have to agree with Mr. Uhl you did a really good job on this map! Looks like you have a lot of ideas and thoughts about this story. It is also very aesthetically pleasing, I really like the color and […] -
Petra Kapsalis commented on the post, #5: "What's Happening in Vermont is a very important and noteworthy"-Rick Rawson 4 years, 3 months ago
Erin-
I am so glad that you learned so much from my post! I agree that the perspective of how we look at this problem is essential. If we blame the people without learning their stories first we are not going to […] - Load More
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What's the Story? The Vermont Young People Social Action Team is sponsored by Middlebury College, Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English, and the Bread Loaf Teacher Network.
