Witte Museum - Final Week

Greetings and Salutations!
This past week was the last of my internship. I finalized my presentation of my recommendations of the jacal and log cabin. I also went on a personal tour of the museum, taking everything in. 





Selfie of me walking outside the Witte with an iced coffee. Very on brand.

Walking the halls of the Witte reminded me of the great opportunity that I was provided with, ever since getting the YAP admission notification back in May. From making deep and meaningful connections with museum spaces and my cohort in Washington to actually putting nurturing the ideas into fruition at the Witte, my mind is ever expanding with knowledge. Ever expanding to ideas on how to tell a story and truly make it universal. 





A picture that really resonated with me during my experience at the Witte. It truly ignited the interest in delving into the history and culture of the jacal.

 My experience this summer was like no other. I am sure I will reflect on it in the weeks to come and begin to transform the potential I built here into achievement that will not just benefit me, but everyone around me.
Rolling with the punches,
Criztian

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