Hello all,
this is Allesandro here writing for the first time. Allow me to introduce myself, I'm a third year Business commerce student at the University of Calgary working at IASTED in Calgary.
"The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting economic and cultural advancement. Established in 1977, IASTED organizes multidisciplinary conferences for academics and professionals, mainly in the fields of engineering, science, and education. IASTED holds conferences and courses in both industrialized and developing nations. "
http://www.iasted.org/
It seems I have big shoes to fill, especially as I browse through the previous work that was completed by my predecessor Poppy. I'm certainly behind on blog posts, and struggling to catch up with the new programs that I'm tasked with learning. My situation may be slightly different in that I've decided to take one night class at the U of C while working. This has been rewarding for me because I believe in complementing learning from the classroom with actual work experience (the main reason behind the internship program); however, I'm realizing from the degree of difficulty of the class that I may be in a little over my head. I suppose my weekends from here to April will have to be dedicated to studying! Which is not so devastating a realization as it sounds given that I actually enjoy the course.
To speak of my time here at IASTED I find myself agreeing with my predecessor's assessment of the working conditions here: namely that coworkers are friendly, work is engaging, and there is freedom to explore and expand upon what has already been developed. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with IASTED and I look forward to future posts and learning as my internship progresses.
ciao
this is Allesandro here writing for the first time. Allow me to introduce myself, I'm a third year Business commerce student at the University of Calgary working at IASTED in Calgary.
"The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting economic and cultural advancement. Established in 1977, IASTED organizes multidisciplinary conferences for academics and professionals, mainly in the fields of engineering, science, and education. IASTED holds conferences and courses in both industrialized and developing nations. "
http://www.iasted.org/
It seems I have big shoes to fill, especially as I browse through the previous work that was completed by my predecessor Poppy. I'm certainly behind on blog posts, and struggling to catch up with the new programs that I'm tasked with learning. My situation may be slightly different in that I've decided to take one night class at the U of C while working. This has been rewarding for me because I believe in complementing learning from the classroom with actual work experience (the main reason behind the internship program); however, I'm realizing from the degree of difficulty of the class that I may be in a little over my head. I suppose my weekends from here to April will have to be dedicated to studying! Which is not so devastating a realization as it sounds given that I actually enjoy the course.
To speak of my time here at IASTED I find myself agreeing with my predecessor's assessment of the working conditions here: namely that coworkers are friendly, work is engaging, and there is freedom to explore and expand upon what has already been developed. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with IASTED and I look forward to future posts and learning as my internship progresses.
ciao
