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• WIL Experience
  • Personal:
    • Project was focused on sustainability in tech
    • Employer’s mission statement revolves around sustainability
    • Able to apply sustainable e-waste knowledge
    • Developed skills in project planning and pitch writing, as well as presentation to clients
  • Interpersonal:
    • Working with colleagues outside of classroom shaped how I discuss work, making it less academic
    • I learned a lot from one of the clients, who gave feedback on my communication
    • It was a great feeling working with people who share similar values and the kind of contribution you want to make
  • Processes:
    • There was a lot more structure for reporting and presenting than, say, a final report in a class. Much more fast-paced, which I enjoyed.
    • Also, great to see impacts of contributions by how feedback was given
    • I preferred using asynchronous communication over meetings; more productive
  • Environmental:
    • Working remotely was challenging at first for connection, but I learned to carve out time to connect with clients and co-workers outside of scheduled meeting time