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NEW VOCAB: CSSD- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
MS- Master of Science

4/28/11

I can't believe this was one of my final weeks at my internship! I'm going to be so sad when it is over. I have enjoyed this semester so much (F)! Now that it is toward the end, I have had much fewer projects to work on than I did in the beginning. This week, I did whatever "mini assignments" Suan needed me to do. On Monday, I looked up nutritional information for Subway, Steak n' Shake, Wendy's McAllister's, and Taco Bell. Susan is putting together a handout for the U of I cross country team about healthy meal options at fast food restaurants. So I looked for 8-10 healthy options per restaurant, typed them out, and emailed them to Susan (D). Yesterday, I also proof-read some handouts that Susan had created and helped answer a client's question about lycopene in dried tomatoes (D). One good thing about having some down time this week is that it has given me a chance to work on my portfolio, which as been helpful.
One thing I realized first hand this week was the importance of using proper titles in emailing people at the U of I. It is REALLY IMPORTANT! Here's my experience this week: I emailed Karen Plawecki, the director of Dietetics at the U of I, to inform her that I had accepted my admission to the Parkland Pathways program to U of I and am excited to participate in the Dietetics program. But I addressed it to Karen (because I'm so used to addressing my emails to Susan and her interns by their first name). When she emailed me back, she said great, but it is best to refer to people at U of I by their proper titles. I felt SO embarrassed (F)! I totally knew to do this, but I forgot! Now I don't think I will ever forget again, but fellow interns, remember the importance of using proper titles!