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	<img alt="" src="{filedir_5}Sky-landscape-Travis.JPG" style="float: right; width: 200px; height: 267px; " />I awoke with a start at 7 a.m. this morning. &nbsp;Another 5 days as Reuben the 1900&rsquo;s cook.&nbsp; I&rsquo;m not prepared, and I don&rsquo;t even remember where I left my costume!&nbsp; It took a few seconds to collect my thoughts and remind myself that I&rsquo;m not in Mancelona anymore.&nbsp; Though I ultimately came to my senses, it made me realize how much the environmental education internship gets into you.&nbsp;</p>
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	I grew throughout my time as an intern.&nbsp; Time out in the woods alone with God really brought about spiritual healing.&nbsp; God opened my eyes to His hands at work during some of the moments of loneliness and doubt that had been haunting me some months before.&nbsp; Being outside and clear of distractions really opened my heart and thoughts to God.&nbsp; He is sufficient to provide fuel for His purposes.</p>
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	I must admit I had never seriously considered education at this stage in life.&nbsp; Participating in the program these last few weeks has brought a new understanding of what science education can be.&nbsp; Am I to move towards a teaching position at this point?&nbsp; I have no idea, but I have opened to the possibility and will continue to wait for whatever opportunities are to come my way.</p>
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	My time with the internship is something I won&rsquo;t forget. &nbsp;I am now starting to appreciate the unique atmosphere at Au Sable.&nbsp; I mean, how many times can you lead a group of kids back in time?&nbsp; The whole time wasn&rsquo;t easy, frustration and exhaustion seemed all too prevalent, but that serves to remind me of the reality of this dream.</p>
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	<em>Travis is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and a past student of Au Sable&#39;s college program. &nbsp;Prior to Au Sable, he mentored youth through the Boys and Girls Club.</em></p>
