Blog 23: Helping 2013

Who did you interview: Jose Cadena

What day and time: I didn't

Content:   You will be asking an assigned junior some questions and giving them feedback regarding their senior project ideas.  It is your job to document the experience on the blog.  

(1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?

• I was thinking of music journalism because it might be a field that I would like to pursue in the future after college, so yeah.
• It might be hard to find service learning for music journalism.Try looking at local newspapers or radio stations.

(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting?  Note: They also have to complete the 50 hours during the school year.

• I was thinking of going to a local popular music radio station and sort of "shadowing" the person who posts all the latest music info and news on the radio station's website.
• This is good.Make sure to get as much service learning this summer, because it will be hard to complete service learning during the year.

(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

•  I expect to see a lot of intertesting topics that have been fully fleshed out over an entire year. I also expect to see many new ideas for possible career fields in my future.
• Take notes on what activities are most engaging. How did they decorate the room and what helped their presentation work? Was it their personal stories, or lots of facts?

(4) What questions do they have about senior project?  What additional recommendations would you give the 2013 student about senior project?  Be specific and note what you told them.

• None, I sort of know everything that I think I need to know about it for now
• Start thinking about science fair and your independent components. Those deadlines come up faster than you think.

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Blog 27: Senior Project Reflection

 

(1) Positive Statement
I am most proud of the effort I put into my presentation. I put a good 20 hours of work into my presentation. I spent a lot of time on making posters, planning my activities, designing my powerpoint, and drafting out what I want to say. Because of this my activities ran smoothly, my powerpoint was easy to understand, I was able to make talking time and I didn't choke at all during my presentation.

I'm proud of being able to make talking time without any struggle. It really proved that I did learn a lot during my senior project.

(2) Questions to Consider

What assessment would you give yourself on your 2-Hour Presentation (self-assessment)? Why?

     I would honestly give myself a AE-/P+. I met all of the requirements and put A LOT of effore into my presentation. My presentation went well and my activities were interactive. All of the information I presented showed quality research.

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

P-, I did well on some components, and not so well on others.

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

My research worked out the best. I developed a system of finding new articles which helped me find good research. I also managed to get interviews with very successful international business people.

(4) What didn’t work for you in your senior project?

Finding service learning was a challenge. It was hard to find a business that would want a 17 year old to shadow them from 50 hours. But I eventually found an international real estate agency, which was good service learning because my mentor was able to teach me A LOT.

(5) Finding Value

The senior project has helped my with my time management skills and learning to not procratinate. These assignemtns were big projects that couldn't be waited on for the last minute... especially Independent Components, I-Search, and the 2 Hour Presentation.
Also it helped me confirm my college major of Economics. At the beginning of the year I wanted to major in International Business, but I learned that business is not the best major that I could take in order to be a successful international business person.
I learn A LOT about my topic of interest and I know I can understand international business better. Now when I read the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, or the Economist I have an idea for what they are saying :)

Blog 26: 2-Hour Presentation

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxDGp0KTPUBtOHo0aEJMTGdlczA

Service Learning

Literal
I completed 80 hours of service learning at Coldwell Banker with real estate agent, Jaylyn Lopez (626)252-7219.
Log: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxDGp0KTPUBtdjVxcDhleW84WTQ

Interpretive   
It is very important to be able to constantly communicate with the client so you know what the client wants. Also, when dealing with different cultures, you have to take into acount their values and costums.

Applied
Not beng sble to communicate with the clients made it very difficult to get business done. Because of this I learned the big importance of communication. Through knowing this, my skills of dealing with international clients have imporved.

Blog 24: Independent Component 2

Literal

(a)“I, student name, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.”  

(b) Explanation of what you completed.

Interpretive

  Over thirty hours of work, I began to learn a new language: French. In order to do this I completed lessons in French in 30 Days by Berlitz and watched several audio/visual lessons on the French alphabet, number, sentence structure pronunciation and grammar. Each lesson took a good two hours to complete and fully understand. Each lesson started with a French story and came with French audio. I'd listen to the audio first, and then I'd interpret the script with the help of Nancy. After the script was interpreted I'd read the script out loud to work on my pronunciation. Then I'd listen to the French audio again to see if I understand it. After listening to the audio there were several French grammar exercises that followed. Apart from learning the grammar and key words and phrases, we also learned a bit about French etiquette such as... how to address certain people, how meals are treated differently, etc.

Applied

How did it help you answer your EQ? 

 This component really helped me EQ because it opened my eyes to a culture different from my own and also helped me feel more comfortable with trying to blend in with another culture. Learning about the different phrases and etiquette really made me realize how different cultures can be. I thought I knew a lot about the French culture, but when I started this component I realized that I didn't know it very well at all.

Grading Criteria

• Log: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ak8KqhRUkWezdHZHSHM2SnVuLWpENkoxYll0eF9MUWc
• Evidence: Nancy Attempa

Blog 22: Answer 3

EQ?
What is most important to success in international business?

Answer 3:
Be able to trade in different currencies without losing money or charging too much.

Evidence: 3 pieces (facts and examples)
-value of different currencies go up and down
-exchange rates can be unreasonably high
-depending on different economies certain products had different values.

Source: for answer and evidence
-Angela Forgo interview
-16 tips for dealing with international clients
-Robert Jefferson interview

Blog 21: 3-Column Chart

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxDGp0KTPUBtc1pyV1JkZXd3eVk