Staff Spotlight: Mike Dainis

Mike Dainis joins our staff from Salem, MA when he is not living on campus at the University of New Hampshire. Mike will be a senior nursing student in the fall. He is also a brother at the Sigma Nu fraternity on campus, and a peer buddy at Best Buddies. Mike loves to stay active, and he is very excited to be at North Star for the summer!

More about Mike

How did you learn about North Star and why did you apply?

One of my instructors at UNH sent out a flier to all of the students about the job. She said it would be a great opportunity for anyone looking to work with children and be outdoors. This sounded like the perfect job for me. I applied the same day I received the flier; and after a couple of Skype interviews, I was fortunate enough to get the job. I applied because working in pediatrics after I graduate has always been a dream of mine. This is a perfect opportunity to get my feet wet in the field while still enjoying my summer and meeting new people from around the world.

If you wrote an autobiography, what would the title be?

Diary of a Male Nurse

If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?

USA defeating the USSR at the 1980 Winter Olympics

What is your dream vacation:

Fiji

If you had a super hero power, what would it be:

The ability to fly

What noteworthy/random/menial jobs have you held?

I have been a waiter at a couple restaurants, as well as worked landscaping for a summer.

What TV show or movie are you ashamed to admit that you love?

Zootopia

What did you do last summer?

I worked as a waiter at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA

What is a little Known fact about yourself:

I was born in Germany

What, if any previous camp/outdoor experiences have you had?

I have never been to camp before, but I am extremely excited to come to North Star this summer