The ONE Campaign is an amazing initiative which seeks to eradicate poverty by raising awareness. This organization has already seen a huge amount of growth and had a significant influence on U.S. foreign policy and aid. For those of you not already familiar with ONE, I encourage you to go to www.one.org and sign the ONE Declaration or just learn about international issues.
Clemson University actually has a substantial ONE presence. The Clemson ONE Campaign along with other student groups and leaders successfully lobbied President Barker to make Clemson the first ONE University in the nation. The town of Clemson is also a ONE town. Besides learning about ONE and becoming involved with the Clemson ONE Campaign you can also help support ONE and the goal of eliminating extreme poverty by helping with or buying items at the Ten Thousand Villages Fair and the ONE Art show. All money raised from these events will go towards the goal of fighting poverty.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Interview Reflection
Professor Rogers conducted a Mock Interview with me regarding an internship position for The Fund for Peace on Wednesday October 10, 2007. I found the interview very helpful and informative because I had previously never interviewed for an internship.
The interview provided a wonderful opportunity to practice answering both questions about my previous experience and personal characteristics but also about job specific questions. Through the interview I learned the importance of research about the organization to which I am applying. I also learned that I need to be able to fully articulate my interest not only in the organization but also in its specific projects.
The interview provided a wonderful opportunity to practice answering both questions about my previous experience and personal characteristics but also about job specific questions. Through the interview I learned the importance of research about the organization to which I am applying. I also learned that I need to be able to fully articulate my interest not only in the organization but also in its specific projects.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Chattanooga, TN
I'm originally from Signal Mountain, TN, which is essentially a suburb of Chattanooga. A lot of people travel through Chattanooga on their way to other destinations, but I encourage everyone to stop and stay for a few days. Here are some of my favorite places to go and eat:
Tennessee Aquarium - a two building complex featuring both freshwater and saltwater exhibits. Some of my favorite exhibits feature Jellyfish, the Butterfly Garden, Seahorses, Sting Rays (which you can pet), and River Otters. The aquarium is really well done and can be enjoyed by both adults and kids (as well as adults who think they're kids). There are also several fountains and water features outside the aquarium which are a lot of fun, especially on a hot summer day.
Creative Discovery Museum - A children's museum which features several exhibits including a dinosaur dig, an art area, musical exploration, and waterworks. Definitely a must see for visitors with children.
Coolidge Park and the North Shore - Coolidge Park features a carousel composed of figures carved by various people and organizations in Chattanooga (so you end up with some really unique options, including frogs, fish, and cats). The park also has a bunch of great walking paths next to the river, a rock climbing wall, a pavilion, and a huge fountain (my favorite part) surrounded by different animals which shoot water.
The North Shore, located next to Coolidge Park, features several great restaurants and unique shopping, along with sidewalks featuring the steps to various dances. The North Shore and Coolidge have access to Walnut Street Bridge, a pedestrian bridge, across the Tennessee River from which downtown Chattanooga can be accessed.
The Hunter Art Museum and the Bluff View Art District - the other side of Walnut Street Bridge connects to an area from which several other attractions can be accessed. If one head downhill, you can get to the Tennessee Aquarium; travel uphill reaches the Hunter Art Museum and Bluff View Art District. The art district features two restaurants, a great coffeehouse/chocolate/pastry shop, an art gallery, an inn, and a sculpture garden.
All of the above attractions are located in the city of Chattanooga, but the surrounding area also has a large variety of attractions. Lookout Mountain features Rock City, the Incline Railway, and Ruby Falls (if you're limited on time, I suggest hitting Rock City, especially at Christmas time) as well as a civil war battlefield. Signal Mountain has some great hiking, including part of the Cumberland Trail. My favorite hike is one to Rainbow Lake (it's a pretty easy hike and is great for swimming and a picnic). I also love to go to the Bread Basket, a great Bakery, and the Apple Orchard, which sells apples and amazing cider from September to Christmas. My parents have specific instructions to bring me cider whenever they visit Clemson in the fall.
Chattanooga has many great restaurants as well. My favorites include:
Sweet Basil - a great Thai restaurant with wonderful food and amazing people
Terra Nostra - a Spanish tapas and wine bar, featuring gourmet small plates of food
Big River Grille and Brewing Works - casual atmosphere and good food
Hiroshi's - my favorite sushi restaurant in town
Pisa Pizza - make your own pizza, you select the ingredients, sauce, and crust
Mud Pie - very eclectic, a fun place to go with a group of friends
Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria - located in the Bluff View Art District amazing Italian food, featuring pasta and bread made in the district
River Street Deli - great and unique sandwiches
Tennessee Aquarium - a two building complex featuring both freshwater and saltwater exhibits. Some of my favorite exhibits feature Jellyfish, the Butterfly Garden, Seahorses, Sting Rays (which you can pet), and River Otters. The aquarium is really well done and can be enjoyed by both adults and kids (as well as adults who think they're kids). There are also several fountains and water features outside the aquarium which are a lot of fun, especially on a hot summer day.
Creative Discovery Museum - A children's museum which features several exhibits including a dinosaur dig, an art area, musical exploration, and waterworks. Definitely a must see for visitors with children.
Coolidge Park and the North Shore - Coolidge Park features a carousel composed of figures carved by various people and organizations in Chattanooga (so you end up with some really unique options, including frogs, fish, and cats). The park also has a bunch of great walking paths next to the river, a rock climbing wall, a pavilion, and a huge fountain (my favorite part) surrounded by different animals which shoot water.
The North Shore, located next to Coolidge Park, features several great restaurants and unique shopping, along with sidewalks featuring the steps to various dances. The North Shore and Coolidge have access to Walnut Street Bridge, a pedestrian bridge, across the Tennessee River from which downtown Chattanooga can be accessed.
The Hunter Art Museum and the Bluff View Art District - the other side of Walnut Street Bridge connects to an area from which several other attractions can be accessed. If one head downhill, you can get to the Tennessee Aquarium; travel uphill reaches the Hunter Art Museum and Bluff View Art District. The art district features two restaurants, a great coffeehouse/chocolate/pastry shop, an art gallery, an inn, and a sculpture garden.
All of the above attractions are located in the city of Chattanooga, but the surrounding area also has a large variety of attractions. Lookout Mountain features Rock City, the Incline Railway, and Ruby Falls (if you're limited on time, I suggest hitting Rock City, especially at Christmas time) as well as a civil war battlefield. Signal Mountain has some great hiking, including part of the Cumberland Trail. My favorite hike is one to Rainbow Lake (it's a pretty easy hike and is great for swimming and a picnic). I also love to go to the Bread Basket, a great Bakery, and the Apple Orchard, which sells apples and amazing cider from September to Christmas. My parents have specific instructions to bring me cider whenever they visit Clemson in the fall.
Chattanooga has many great restaurants as well. My favorites include:
Sweet Basil - a great Thai restaurant with wonderful food and amazing people
Terra Nostra - a Spanish tapas and wine bar, featuring gourmet small plates of food
Big River Grille and Brewing Works - casual atmosphere and good food
Hiroshi's - my favorite sushi restaurant in town
Pisa Pizza - make your own pizza, you select the ingredients, sauce, and crust
Mud Pie - very eclectic, a fun place to go with a group of friends
Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria - located in the Bluff View Art District amazing Italian food, featuring pasta and bread made in the district
River Street Deli - great and unique sandwiches
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