1. What three lessons were most helpful for you to see, and why?
- Brandon Le Film Editing, Hannah Leonard Domestic Abuse, and Nick Herrera Rainforest Management were helpful for me to see because they were all very different topics. This helped me realized that there's different techniques and methods that you can take in order to demonstrate your topic thoroughly, through your essential question. Brandon talked about his topic, but he also explained and taught us what each editing technique was. He then made personal examples by making his own films and teaching his audience the rights and wrongs of a film. Hannah took a different route. She continued explaining her answers, but not in a teaching way. Instead she educated us by telling us the factors of what domestic abuse consists of. Nick on the other hand, presented his presentation in a more of a conversation style. He would engage with the audience while explaining his answers.
2. List one thing that you learned about the senior project in interviews that will help you get off to a good start?
- I learned that the senior project is very time consuming and some seniors had recommended not to procrastinate for that same reason. I learned that you should always be on top of your stuff because you'll just make it harder on yourself if you shut out your work. This summer I plan to stay on schedule and do everything evenly spaced out to reach the requirements and turn in the assignment on time, without worrying about it at the last minute.
3. What topic(s) are you considering, and why?
- At first I really had no idea what I wanted to do for my topic, but I was always interested in forensic science and I've always enjoyed animals. So I'm considering either forensic science or animal rehabilitation. I really want to try and do something that I'm passionate about.
4. What EQ do you think might be interesting to consider in guiding a project like this?
- "What is the best way to adequately nurture an animal in order to reach and obtain its full strength and potential to completely recover?"
- "What is essentially the most important step in gathering information in order to get the most accurate results?"
5. What are some ideas you have about finding summer mentorship?
- I am currently looking into different programs and associations who are focused or involved in those topics. I also feel that talking to your family and friends might help find a mentorship because they might know someone in that field.
1. List the contact name, phone number, and organization of the person with whom you volunteered.
- Contact Name: Ronny Gregory
- Phone Number: (909) 599-7512
- Organization: San Dimas Canyon Nature Center
2. What qualified this person as an expert in your topic choice?
- He has had many years of experiences with these animals and makes sure he provides the right environment and shelter for their well-being. He is also currently sheltering hawks who are part of the wild wings organization. This organization helps prepare the Hawks so they can eventually be released into the wild.
3. List three questions for further exploration now that you've completed your summer hours.
- What is one of the most important pieces of information that people should be most aware of about wildlife animals?
- Is captivity better for wildlife animals and if so how do they adapt to it?
- Why is rehabilitating animals so important to the environment?
4. What is the most important thing you gained from this experience? Why?
- During my experience, I met people who still are concerned for the future. I admire the fact that there's people who know what's happening to our environment and realize that we're taking it for granted. In the end I believe that that's what wildlife animals revolve around.
5. What is your senior project topic going to be? How did mentorship help you make your decision?
- Wildlife rehabilitation. Mentorship has helped me actually experience how wildlife animals are and has taught me the differences between animals in captivity from the ones in the wild. Before mentoring, all I did was read about it online. Now I am able to be a part of it and I love that feeling.
