Senior Project Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your Block Presentation and/or your senior project? Why?

• Honestly, I'm really proud of the fact that if I were given the chance of having two hours to present, I would've made time for it. I honestly am not one who likes to present or necessarily speak for a long period of time. So, I felt that was a huge personal accomplishment. 
• When I was getting feedback from my audience, they complimented me on my presentation organization, and I was also given the comment that it seemed like I was really passionate about my topic and truly engaged myself into it.

(2) Questions to Consider

a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your Block Presentation (self-assessment)?

AE       P         AP       CR       NC

b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

• What really helped me throughout my senior project was my mentorship for the mere fact that I'm getting the experience for myself and living through my answers in person. My first two answers came from my mentorship.

 (4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would have you done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?

• If I were given a time machine and rewinded time, I believe I would've liked to get started on my mentorship a lot earlier. Towards the end, I was straggling on getting my hours. Fortunately for me, the Pasadena Humane Society was kindly willing enough to take my help and allowed me to be an intern.

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.

•  The senior project has actually been very helpful. It's allowed me to adventure and explore in a topic I'm really passionate about. Every research check, I was learning new things that I had no clue about before. This has made me realize that if you're really passionate about something, and you start doing research and acting upon it,  you can go so far with it. In the future, I aspire to be a part of the film industry and aim at becoming a director of photography. Doing this project has inspired me to want to actually go out there and start working towards my goal. With that, I'll be interning in Georgia as I was interning at the Pasadena Humane Society.

Advisory Meeting #2

Essential Question: How can a potential pet owner best prepare for a shelter adoption? 

 

Answer #2: To best prepare for any sort of adoption, whether it be from a rescue group or shelter, a potential pet owner must acquire a lot of patience.  

 

3 details to support the answer (a detail is a fact and an example):

• The only thing that is consistent is that they will need lots of patience, understanding, love, and probably most importantly, unconditional acceptance of what they are and what their limitations may be. 
• Because shelter dogs may have a background of unfavorable treatment from a previous owner, and they may be beyond “prime training age”, you must always use patience with any animal shelter dog you adopt. (with the exception of puppies)
• Some of these dogs are going to take right to a new owner with no problems. It is the dogs with a history of abusive treatment we especially need to use love and patience with. It will take time for the dog to learn you are not going to hurt them.
• Have patience with your new dog’s behavior, level of training, and the time it takes to establish a bond with you. Give your new dog time and space to adjust. Commit time the first few days to get to know your dog’s habits and personality. Establish a routine for the dog and balance interaction and down-time. This is a period of trust-building, so don’t scare or yell at the dog or try to force close contact. Watch your dog’s postures and expressions. Learn to read him. It may take even up to several months for you to get to know your dog’s true nature. And don’t forget, your new dog is trying to do the same with you!

The research source (s) to support your details and answer:

• 3rd Interview *
• http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/adopting-puppy-mill-dog
• http://dogingtonpost.com/be-patient-with-rescueadopted-dogs/#.Uw6SeYXosuE
• http://www.arlboston.org/welcoming-your-adopted-dog-into-your-home/
• http://www.retrieversandfriends.com/resources-adopting-kennel-dog.asp

Concluding SentenceLove is definitely needed in large amounts, but so is patience; the damage done during the years in the kennel usually can be overcome, but it takes time and dedication.

Lesson 2 Reflection

Content:

1. Positive Statement: What are you most proud of in your Lesson 2 Presentation and why?I think I like the fact that my activity suited my first answer perfectly. Although I myself didn't present my answer well, the activity surely did it for me.




2. Questions to Consider
       a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)?

       AE       P          AP       CR       NC

       b.     Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.               Unfortunately, I didn't make time. That's already an error and a letter grade down.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?
Again, I think my activity better explained my answer.

4.  (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?Oh, how much I wish I had rehearsed. I was completely unprepared and nervous, hence why I was short on time.

5. Finding Value: What do you think your answer #2 is going to be? 
I'm honestly not sure. I would think something along the lines of preparing yourself and your home or asking the shelter questions about the pet because it's important to know their story.