Hi! I’m Olivia, and I’m excited to share a bit about my internship experience this week with Iowa State Extension and Outreach as a Rising Star Intern.
This week, my fellow intern Claire and I dove into our individual community projects. I’m working on a mural proposal plan for the community of Sheldon, which has been a meaningful way to connect art with local culture and history. Meanwhile, Claire is focusing on teaching children at a daycare about agriculture and horticulture, helping the next generation learn about where their food comes from and the importance of caring for plants and animals.
On June 10th, we had the chance to visit the local Sheldon donation center. It was inspiring to learn firsthand about the people they help by supplying food and the dedication it takes to sustain their community garden. Seeing the real impact of these efforts made me even more motivated to contribute to the community through my project.
Then on June 11th, we traveled to Ames for a career exploration day at the ISU Extension and Outreach office. We learned about the mission and methodology behind their work; how they connect research from Iowa State University with communities to work with local communities across the state. It was a great opportunity to understand the broader vision behind our projects and how they fit into the larger goals of ISU Extension.
