Grants Insights

As this semester wraps up and final exams approach, it’s hard to believe how quickly time has gone by. I’m almost halfway through my junior year of college, and it feels like just yesterday I was still in high school. Time really does fly. Looking back on the past few months, there’s a lot I’m grateful for. From making new friends to having some great professors, this semester has been full of growth and new experiences. One of the biggest highlights has been living next to my best friends and teammates after being far apart last year. Overall, this semester has been a mix of challenges, achievements, and moments that have shaped my college experience. Living with my teammates this year has been a big change. When I first found out I’d be living on the same floor as six of my teammates, I was excited. Last year, I was placed in the sophomore dorms while most of my friends were in the affinity dorms. I often felt left out because I couldn’t spend as much time with everyone. Although I w...

We’ve officially finished our Simternship assignment for class, and I feel a mix of emotions. On one hand, I really enjoyed learning how to manage a social media account, like scheduling posts and promoting Buhi across different platforms. It was an interesting experience that taught me a lot about the behind-the-scenes work of social media marketing. On the other hand, I’m relieved it’s over because it was time-consuming, especially since I procrastinated on the assignment. The simulation taught me a lot, including how to negotiate with influencers, when the best times to post are, and what kind of content works best for engaging an audience. These lessons will definitely help me in future projects and give me a better understanding of the digital marketing world. The first part of the simulation focused on creating organic social media posts to promote Buhi's brand and products. This portion of the assignment was quite time-consuming because I had to constantly switch between tab...

  Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday, and this year was no exception. After weeks of busy classes and homework, I was excited to go home and spend the break with my family. Thanksgiving is always a time for great food, fun activities, and making memories. This year, I enjoyed participating in the Turkey Trout, watching the Detroit Lions football game, and eating delicious meals. My family and I participated in the Turkey Trout for the first time, and it was a great experience. Before the race, I told my family I wasn’t planning to run ahead and leave them behind because I wanted to enjoy the experience together. But as soon as the race started, they all sped ahead, leaving me behind for about 200 feet. I ended up passing them and finishing in 106th place out of 1,268 runners. I really enjoyed running the 5K and plan to do more in the future! After the Turkey Trout, we quickly showered and headed over to my cousin's house for our first Thanksgiving gathering of the day. We s...