*deep sigh*
I can't believe this is the last NACUFS Internship blog I'll ever write! What a bittersweet moment this is. Before I get into the dramatics, let me tell you about my last week as a UGA intern.
Monday
*drum roooooollllllll* Today was the BIG day. Our "A Night at the Eiffel Tower" themed Freshman College Closing Banquet has finally arrived. It went great! Prepare for picture overload.
Finished Duck Confit. It was fall off the bone yummy!
Beef marinating for the Chateaubriand.
Crepes chilling in the Cooks Cooler.
I'm happy with how the programs turned out!
Managers helping us hang the Paris skyline.
Entrance sign.
"Pierre's Crepe" street cart. Complete with a cobblestone floor, red canopy and street light!
Dessert area.
Sparkling wine (*ahem*, grape juice)
Creme Brûlée
Chocolate Mousse
Arc De Triomphe
Duck Confit Salad w/ Poached Pear and Vanilla Orange Vinaigrette
Freshman students filing in!
Chateaubriand
Filet de Sole w/ Grenobloise
Zucchini and Artichoke Medley
Chicken Au Poivre
Spinach and Gouda Quiche
Asparagus w/ Parmesan Breadcrumbs and Mascarpone
Gnocchi Au Gratin w/ Creole Creme Sauce
Ratatouille
Baguette Bread & Croissants
Crepes w/ Mixed Berries and Cream Cheese
Tuesday
We got to meet Drew French, the owner of YourPie franchises. It was very interesting meeting an individual who started from a simple dream and concept, and is now expanding and growing successfully. Very inspiring!
Wednesday
Welp. It's here. The last day. We met with Kris for a farewell lunch at Snelling and then headed over to Bolton to present our Special Selections Training Module. Afterward, Kris and Jeanne Fry went over our resumes and application materials. I greatly appreciated receiving the constructive criticism. Then we each had our final reviews with Kris.
Kris presenting our certificates of completion :-)
SO...I cannot stress how blessed and thankful I am to have received this opportunity. Kris saw something in me that has only fueled me to continue on this career path. The business and life lessons I've gained are incredible. And I honestly couldn't have asked for a better person to share this journey with because Nikki is awesome! I also see why so many people live, work, and attend school in Athens, GA. It is a beautiful Southern city filled with amazing people. I will see so many faces again next year at the NACUFS Regional Conference, so this is only a temporary goodbye!
To anyone reading this blog and considering applying for the internship...DO IT! If you have reservations and minor issues holding you back...LET THEM ALL GO! When will you get the opportunity to possibly travel across the country, meet amazing people, make lifelong connections, LEARN, and get paid to do it???? You never know where life will take you, or where you will find yourself in a situation where you will have to pull from the skills you've learned through NACUFS. And remember, this experience is only WHAT YOU MAKE IT! Make it the ride of a lifetime!
Once again, a HUGE thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to Kris Ingmundson. It's been a great journey and I'm forever grateful.
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