Mar
23
Intern Reflection, by Kama
Filed Under Mentor Blog
The Lab – that is exactly what it is – like some type of metaphysical Laboratory.
When stepping into this place I feel as though it is an opportunity to disect the brains of the youth that come through this program in order to figure out what is “wrong”. But actually, what is wrong with our communities, societies, and the world in general, because the children know what’s up, but sometimes adults want to talk more than listen. My internship here at The Lab so far has been an opportunity for educational growth, as wells as a time of listening to children, who are a reflection of who I was as a young boy. It’s not so much about “fixing” them, but “examining”, while allowing them to “Examine” me.
It’s like “Hey Man, you can be where I am now, you and I are the same person. There is no reason you cannot better yourself. Are you the labels that have been given to you? Where do you want to be in 10 years?”.
For lack of better words The Lab has opened my eyes to a lot, Especially when I grab my scalpel and begin doing surgery on words and language in the Writing Lab! Peace!
* A Note from Mary T:
Indeed, Kama — The Lab is a place where we highlight the STRENGTHS of youth. We are not a place or program that sees youth in their deficits or pathology. At The Lab, we are working to address inequities in this world, particularly in those ways that affect our youth. We are striving to support our youth to make positive and healthy choices, even in the face of injustice.
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