So over the last two weeks we have made our way through Iowa, Indiana, and now in Michigan. We have been visiting the local Christian colleges in the area to let them know about internship opportunities with ANM. The first two colleges were awesome and we have some good contacts. Our third college we visited was very small, but we didn't care. I think there were like 5 buildings on the campus. So we go in the main building and their is a receptionist at a desk as you enter. So I introduce myself and let her know I would like to talk to someone in Career Services or whomever is in charge of internships. She says, "Ok...hmmm...I am not sure who you would talk to. Maybe someone in student services." I say, "While you are checking on that, I would also like to speak with someone about your missions conference." She says, "I don't think we have a missions conference." So she proceeds to pul out a sheet of all 50 phone numbers on campus. She dials a few numbers and no one answers. She says, "I am not sure where anyone is. Maybe they are in a meeting. Yes, I think they are in a meeting behind me." To which she turns around and looks behind her into a board room that is all glass and one person setting lunches out. So she decides to try one more person. This person answers and tells her something. She begins to find empty her drawer of paper and grab some business cards. I wasn't sure if she had everyone's business cards in her desk or what. She hangs the phone up and says, "I am going to give you Mike's card. He works for Building and Grounds. He knows almost everything and should be able to help you." She continues, "I can't find him right now, but you can come back later to talk to him." I only hope my face did not show my confusion and I am thankful I held in my laugh. But I replied, "Can I just leave these internship opportunities with you and I will email him." She decided that was a good idea. Then Mindy and I exited the building and began cracking up. How is the building and grounds guy going to help me post internships for students or with their missions conference??? If anyone can figure it out please let me know.
The funnier part is I came back to the place where we are staying and checked their website. There is definitely a Career Development Director on campus.
Moral of the story...talk to the building and grounds guy for any problems. Maybe he will help with homework as well.
