Reflection
To what extent did I choose an issue that I truly care about? I think that I care about people. I genuinely want to see people succeed and have better lives. For example, as a leader in my scout troop I often show the younger scouts how to succeed in order to achieve higher ranks and eventually get to a life scout and possibly eagle. They sometimes show me what I can do in order succeed as a leader. I think it's best that we learn from each other and support each other. Not destroy each other or dehumanize others because they are different.
How does my proposal align with my own strengths, interests, especially in light of what I’m thinking about doing for my action project for Senior Project? One of my strengths is that being in service for others. In addition to this, I have worked on many community service projects and feel that I have an understanding of what it takes to work together. I think that my proposal aligns with my strengths very well because I know that it's making a difference. One person showing kindness inspires another person to do the same.
What did I learn from this process that will help me with my senior project? I think what I learned most was how to go into more depth with my research. For example, I had to research other sources similar to Los Compañeros in order to understand the impact of this type of community program. I would say that going into depth with my research is still a weakness that I have to improve. All I can really do is keep trying to put more depth into my papers, based on my research.
What was the most valuable/informative/interesting part of this assignment? I think what's the most valuable part of this assignment is the support it has received from the community. The City of Durango along with multiple organizations are noted on the bottom of the website. This indicates to me that the community is really trying to lend a helping hand for immigrants.
What is one thing I could have done to improve this project the most? If there was one thing I could work on more, it would be how to present my thoughts to my audience and readers. I keep learning it over and over again, but I struggle with writers block on what I actually want to say. This can lead to confusion and misunderstanding for me and others. I need to continue to work on my writing so that improves for me in the future.
How does my proposal align with my own strengths, interests, especially in light of what I’m thinking about doing for my action project for Senior Project? One of my strengths is that being in service for others. In addition to this, I have worked on many community service projects and feel that I have an understanding of what it takes to work together. I think that my proposal aligns with my strengths very well because I know that it's making a difference. One person showing kindness inspires another person to do the same.
What did I learn from this process that will help me with my senior project? I think what I learned most was how to go into more depth with my research. For example, I had to research other sources similar to Los Compañeros in order to understand the impact of this type of community program. I would say that going into depth with my research is still a weakness that I have to improve. All I can really do is keep trying to put more depth into my papers, based on my research.
What was the most valuable/informative/interesting part of this assignment? I think what's the most valuable part of this assignment is the support it has received from the community. The City of Durango along with multiple organizations are noted on the bottom of the website. This indicates to me that the community is really trying to lend a helping hand for immigrants.
What is one thing I could have done to improve this project the most? If there was one thing I could work on more, it would be how to present my thoughts to my audience and readers. I keep learning it over and over again, but I struggle with writers block on what I actually want to say. This can lead to confusion and misunderstanding for me and others. I need to continue to work on my writing so that improves for me in the future.