Mimi

Mimi

Hometown: Dallas, TX
Previous School: Denison University
Career Interests: Performing arts, writing

On My Internship Experience
My first internship was with the Arts Council, where I headed up the Slide Return Project. Basically, after the last exhibit I organized and filed about 250 folders then called all the artists who owned them and asked if they needed their slides returned. I also assisted in hanging the gallery that is up at the moment. I'm now working at the 6th Street Playhouse, where I assist with many aspects of managing a regional theater. I sell raffle tickets at the performances, help with a lot of the paperwork, and have responsibility for managing props for our next production: Over The River and Through the Woods. I've learned that I'm more responsible and capable than I thought I was. I'm able to live here and do everything on my own. I've even been offered the job of Assistant Stage Manager for the show that runs early this summer. It's been a very empowering experience!

On Apartment Life
Domestic chores still are not fun for me, but they work a lot better when you share them! Also, I've learned that you should address problems before they become bigger.

On Adventure Challenge
In all honesty, the highlight of adventure challenge for me was the last day! We did an activity where we anonymously said who we felt we were close to--who helped us keep it together, who we had a good conversation with, who we'd do this with again, that sort of thing. It was a really special day for me and for our entire group!

On My Dynamy Experience
Dynamy has an amazing sense of community and togetherness. I like that a lot, AND I'm having fun! :)

On My Plans for the Future
I'm going back to college, which was always my plan. After Internship Year, I'm feeling more confident about finding the right college for me (I'm deciding between two great schools) and being ready to make the most of the opportunity now.