June 18, 2013
by Alyssa Banotai
Comments Off on Mikah Farbo ’15: The Classroom
The classroom that I’m in has a lead teacher, three Therapeutic Staff Supports (TSS’s), and five Personal Care Assistants (PCA’s) to teach eight children with autism ranging in age from kindergarten (six years old) to sixth grade (twelve years old). … Continue reading
June 17, 2013
by Alyssa Banotai
Comments Off on Alicia Makepeace ’14: A Summer of Chemistry
When summer is mentioned, images of beaches, cold drinks and friends commonly fill one’s head. So what would motivate working eight-hour workdays, five days a week for ten weeks during the summer months? For me, the rationale is this: summer … Continue reading
June 14, 2013
by Alyssa Banotai
Comments Off on A Postcard From: Lianna Reed ’14
Name: Lianna Reed Class Year: 2014 Major: Political Science and French What’s happening? We’d love to hear how your internship is going: I’m in Atlanta (Hotlanta), Georgia working as a Human Rights Program Intern at The Carter Center. I am … Continue reading
June 10, 2013
by Alyssa Banotai
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The Pensby Center (formerly The Office of Intercultural Affairs) implements programs and activities that address issues of diversity, power and privilege, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, country of origin, class, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and disability, with … Continue reading
June 5, 2013
by Alyssa Banotai
Comments Off on Mikah Farbo ’15: Pediatric Autism and ABA
In August 2012, I was notified of the opportunity to apply to be an Alumnae Regional Scholar. Eleven sophomores are selected each year who have at least a 3.3 GPA, receive some form of financial aid, and have Bryn Mawr … Continue reading
June 5, 2013
by Alyssa Banotai
Comments Off on Meet the Blogger: Mikah Farbo ’15
Name: Mikah Farbo Class Year: 2015 Major: Psychology What’s happening? We’d love to hear about how your internship is going: This summer, I have the opportunity through an Alumnae Regional Scholarship to work with a psychologist who specializes in autism. … Continue reading