Ahhh, I just want to write about what's happening now. I have been avoiding writing because I don't want to play catch up. I'll briefly touch on a few main points from the past two weeks. I'll write more tomorrow.
First Day!!
I reported to the Navy Yard 5 to 9 on June 20th. The last round of interns were starting the same day as me, and we all met in the lobby of the visitor building. (Other stuff happens there like HR kind of stuff, photography and such, but I don't know exactly what is there. No brand is housed in Building 12). I was so nervous!! It was worse than the first day of college... Well, maybe tied with the first day of college. I wanted to make the right impression, but I couldn't even open my mouth. Not only are these interns my peers, but they are also my colleagues in work. Although I proved my worth to my superiors the day I interviewed, now I have to further show I deserve to be and belong at URBN. It's a lot of hard work! Anyway, Mary Grace, the college recruiter, planned a low key orientation for the morning. She put together a presentation and folders of important info, intern trips, an URBN notebook and URBN pen. We all got yellow URBN bags. Does anyone ever know the right stuff to put down for any of those federal payroll forms? I've done them before, but I can never figure out what applies to me. Best part: I have an employee discount card. Holla!!
After the morning orientation, Mary Grace walked each one of us to our desks. I was the last one. When I got to the UK pod, everyone I interviewed with was there, and they each gave me a hug!! It was so nice! I was so nervous, so of course I was awkward. But, it was really comforting. They all want me there. They showed me to my own desk (!!), and I settled in, checking my company email and getting a feel for my computer. That afternoon, I sat in on a meeting ( I think best-worst meeting where the US talks about the best and worst in each class). I don't have my notebook with me, so I can elaborate more soon. And then Jenn, the main person I report to, explained a lot about all the different spread sheets they work with. My brain was exploding.
Commuting:
PA drivers are nuts. People run lights, cut me off, speed up, don't let me in, and generally act like psychos. In order for me to just get around I have become a crazier driver myself. Not a bad driver, just more gutsy. I have become more aware of people around me. The other morning, I was already stopped at a light, waiting for it to turn green (Obviously). And I hear constant, persistent honking. I look around to see what was going on and see a lady yelling her brains out at me, shaking her hands when she's not honking, demanding I move so she can pull into the entrance to a shopping center to my right. There is no where for me to move. I am directly behind the person in front of me. Luckily, the light turned green so I could get away from her. That is just one example of the many freaks on the road.
My living situation:
I am living in the guest house of a family friend in the burbs of Philly. They have generously let me stay here for the duration of my internship. The house is equipped with more than I need to live. I feel very lucky, especially because I thought I would be living in a last minute dump somewhere in Philly.
Ok, I am going to post again to reflect a little on today.
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