Week 7: A day in Detroit- by jimmy zhang

Everyday in Detroit is amazing and every different from my days at Duke. Let me document a typical day working at TechTown.

Typically, I work at TechTown, a nonprofit organization focusing on small businesses, from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  . Every morning, I walk to TechTown with Ying, Peter and Ta’Chelle. The walking is usually full of laughing and smiles, and this is the best way to start a new day.

When we arrive at TechTown, a very important task then is finding an ideal working place for the day. Since the working environment of TechTown is very flexible, people usually do not have a fixed working place. I can choose any tables, chairs and sofas as long as it makes me working productively, and this is on of my favorite parts of TechTown. Co-working space is good place to meet people, and the cubby is my favorite because such a cozy and private room can keep distractions away.  Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, Ying and I have a meeting with Derrin, our supervisor and placement manager of SWOT Team of TechTown. 

Usually, Ying and I go to neighborhoods to conduct a survey of commercial real estates. And sometimes, we attend some great meetings with community partners. At noon, Peter, Ying and I will go to Henry Ford Hospital Cafeteria to have a lunch. During this work break, we usually talk about the work in the morning and Peter Story of the Day (The high of the day…lol)

At 5, we walk back to Wayne State together, and Ying and I will cook for the dinner. Cooking is a relaxation for me, and eating the dinner I cooked is a reward of the day!