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Peacehaven Farm is a community-oriented
nonprofit that hopes to give homes to mentally and
physically challenged adults. Located just outside of
Whitsett, Peacehaven was established in 2007 by
founders Buck and Tim Cochran and Susan Bliot.
Elliot's son inspired the project.
All Photos by Bryce Little
Staff PtX)tC3grapher
Above: Farming is Peacehaven'# secondary objective. Buck Cochran, Peacehaven’s farm leader, explains the ultimate
goal for Peacehaven is to be a sustainable living community for adults living with Intellectuai and physical disabilities.
Right: Isaac Lee, 11, helps to renovate the barn at Peacehaven Farm In Whitsett. Volunteers of all ages came out to help
start the growing season.
left:Volunteers are essential to Peacehaven. With no full time staff
theifwwrosity and commitment of the community is the only way work
is Qotnptoted on the farm. Even those volunteers with little or no farming
ei0erience are essential.
Above left: North Carolina State University freshman John fyier traveled
aU the way from Raleigh to volunteer at Peacehaven. Volunteers did jobs
ranging from laying irrigation pipe to gutting and remodeling a bam.
Left: Paacehaven is based completely around the generosity and hard
work of Ihe community. Members from all wailo of life have made an
effort to spend a Saturday morning working with the land.
Above: H^ese gloves were about the onty thing resting at Peacehaven,
MiVolMnleers enthusiastically worked to get the farm in shape to start
the growing season.
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steps to snagging
an internship:
Sarah Carideo
Reporter
In the spring, flowers bloom, the temperature rises and summer internship
deadlines loom. During this time of the year, even the overachievers of Elon are
feeling insecure. Students should remember to be confident and remember that
they are the best, and by following a few tips employers will know that too.
-> 1. There are no limits
Apply to as many internships as possible.
Applications can get monotonous and eventually
the routine may get tiring, but students should keep
in mind all of the opportunities that are available.
There are so many Web sites with internship listings
that there is no reason to simply apply for a handful.
While internships during the school year are
competitive, they are nothing in comparison to the
gauntlet that is summer. Everyone is out and ready
to be consumed by their internship, so apply to
a minimum of 10 places. You may lose some, but
having backups is vital.
2. Amass then diversify
There are so many organizations with internship
programs that offer different possibilities. Think
big and small. Large, well-known organizations will
look great on any resume but are highly competitive.
Smaller, more personal options will give students
experience and skills through close interactions.
Explore them all. This open-mindedness will also
help you reach your quota of applications, too.
3. Resumes: More than one page
Even though resumes are short, they are definitely
not simple. People should not be fooled by the one-page
requirement because that one page is summarizing the skills
that separate one student from another. Check for errors
multiple times. Employees will immediately throw resumes with
errors in the trash. Then make sure it is organized, attractive
and stands out so that it is not difficult for people to read. Put
your most applicable information first. You only have a few
seconds to make an impact as employers scan the resume. Use
professors, mentors and career services as resources to guide
you in making any resume well-rounded.
4. Sell, sell, sell
The cover letter is the next most important part of any
application. This is an opportunity to show personality and
unique qualities. Potential interns should not talk about how
much they would love to have the experience and how great of
an opportunity it is. Employers know that otherwise they would
not have an internship program. Students should research
the company and explain what they have to offer them. And if
possible, they should relate this to their experiences to make
the fact that they are “hard-working” more tangible.
5. Be kind
Even if a rejection e-mail comes
to the inbox, each interview can be
a good learning experience. Making
a lasting, positive impact could be
beneficial down tlie road by being
offered opportunities or references
in the future. Thank them for taking
the time for the interview. Especially
with smaller organizations, thank you
cards have a special impact that can
make someone stand out from other
applicants.