Semester Reflection: Part One

Choose at least three (3) of the following and answer them in depth. I will quote from your answers in your report card comments, so please take time to edit & revise your writing, ensuring that it is ready for public consumption. For each answer, be sure to use specific evidence & examples.

• What have you learned about the way you learn, work, and/or collaborate?             I have learned that I am capable of being the leader in the group, I have learned to use my strong voice in a positive, yet productive way. While working in Randy's class I have learned to be in a group while being the leader/project manager. In the tenth grade I would stepback and allow whoever wanted to be leader to be "in charge".
• What project was most valuable to you, and what have you gained from it?Ampersand was the most valuable project, while working on Ampersand it taught me a lot about myself, I proved many people wrong about my work ethic, I showed that I am capable of extra work, leadership roles, being organized, and staying on top of things.
• Describe one valuable mistake you made this year.                                                          One mistake I made this year was thinking I had more time then usually did. There have been a few times when i had papers to write and I held them off for a while and I would rush the night before it was due to rush and get all my thoughts together so my paper would be on time.
• What is your greatest strength as a student in a project-based learning environment?                                                                                                                         The greatest strength I have in a project-based learning environment would be my ability to work with instructions but not always having a teacher  hold my hand throughout te entire project. For example I have my Engineering project Karl went over the rules, how touse the tools, and assigned us a project. I loved engineering class because of the freedom I had as a student to create a project, my partner and i worked well with eachother, and Karl wasn't need every minute to answer questions we could figure out for ourselves.

Writing Reflection

Please answer both of the following with substantial, thorough, thoughtful, well-revised, multi-paragraph pieces of writing that feature direct evidence, specific examples, and a high degree of honest self-reflection.

My writing has improved dramatically this year, I went from poor punctuation, and through throwing all my thoughts onto paper, to developing high quality pieces of work. Using as many Writing Tips I could. If you take a look at my ( American Icon Project.) you see a paper written to the best of my ability then, after obtaining all of my knowledge from Randy's Writing Tips, I have grown as a writer, and I enjoy showing off my work. Before learning to incorporate the Writing Tips into my writing my previous writings throughout this school year have I was constantly used "ing" Verbs, and failed at Activating my verbs. Now, when I am assigned a writing task. I just need to worry about what exactly I am going to write about, and not whether it is good or not.

A goal I have set for myself would be to re-learn how to come up with a conclusion. Ending any form of writing has been a struggle of mine, and I would love to feel more comfortable with ending essay's, articles, etc. Usually when ending anything I write I reflect back on previous statements by saying "Like mentioned before, Randy is the best teacher because he has a great bread. This is logical because, facial hair is amazing." I would like to learn a more useful vocabulary, and how to form my argument, and evidence in a "and there you have it" way.

Historical Reflections

Of all of the historical figures we have studied this year, including—but definitely not limited to—Presidents, philosophers, politicians, leaders, social movement-ers, and the many everyday people that have contributed to American history & culture, who would you most like to run into in college?

When I go to college, I would want to have Franklin D. Roosevelt be a speaker in one of my courses. I would like to think he changed American for the better, and he has a lot of experience with world issues, politics and beyond. He would be there to be a mentor, and an educator for future politicians. He would speak about International Relations, and anything in between.

"This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly"

My choosing the great Franklin D. Roosevelt is because, He has taught me so much already, although I was only taught about him by my teachers. He has changed the way America is ran today, I believe of he still was president he would be able to save America, yet again. I would have him speak in my World History class, we would educate everyone about everything America before he was President, and after his passing. He would share his great wisdom, and motivate to all college students to make American even more amazing.

Literary Reflections...

If you could bring one character from any one book that we have read this year with you when you go to college, who would bring? Why?

Chris McCandless, My sweet, and understanding counselor. I would go to him for advice on anything. Chris, would be the best person to talk to about life, emotions, and everything in between. Being experienced in life with struggles, and triumphs. Chris would help me get though college emotionally stable. He would converse with me on a understanding, professional, yet personal level, sharing his feelings about his own situations and relating it to what I am going through. Being a lover of nature, he would teach me to become one with the world and to calm myself in any type of situation. Chris would teach me to live for myself and not under anyone else's standards. He would teach me how to live stress free, and happily.

“So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.”

Chris McCandless knew exactly how to live to please himself, and not always others, leaving his family due to their expectations of him. He became a stronger person, he decided to travel on his own Into The Wild. Throughout hos travelling he met a lot of people whose lives he had touched, and had an impact on. He was a free soul and was very inspirational.

“I read somewhere… how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong… but to feel strong.”

Chris, one of the most inspirational characters I have truly admired. I would love to have him in my life while in college, as a friend, and a counselor.

Post Trail Reflection;

1. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the prosecution. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.
Prosecution clearly stated multiple times that law SB1070 is unconstitutional and inhumane. They have also brought to the juries attention that it is against the law to step in for the federal government i.e bringing the issue of Immigration into their own hands. They also stated that the law would create reasoning for racism and bring on another civil war. My own witness (Russel Pearce) was questioned if the Chinese Exclusion Act was inspiration for SB1070

2. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the defense. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.
Defense stated that law SB1070 is not guilty for disrupting the spirit of American History and being "unconstitutional" in fact the defence fought that the bill was helping the citizens of Arizona feel safer, and restore families financial instability with more work opportunities (by eliminating Illegal Immigrants, thus providing more job opportunity for Legal citizens) Defense also included throughout the trial law SB1070 was not targeted at one race (Hispanic) or does it create Racial profiling from police officers.

3. What was the most significant piece of evidence, in your personal opinion?
The most significant piece  of evidence is the constitution. Although I am against the law, I feel the constitution has tons of loop holes and therefore it is easy to twist the law and finds was out of it.

4. What was the most significant argument made, in your opinion?
The most significant argue made at today's trail is the fact the law was a way to resolve a crisis in the Governor and Senator's hands; seeing as their plead for help to secure the border was not taken seriously by the Federal Government

5. What do you personally believe the correct verdict should be? Do you agree with the jury? Why or why not?
I feel the jury did not thoughtfully come up with an honest verdict. I felt they were constantly being fed the Constitution by Calvin and Magda (prosecution) and the repetitive statements stuck into the juries mind which caused them to decide we were guilty (defense) Like I said before I am not for the Law and I think it is a terrible, but I fee my arguments were legitimate enough to at least stick to the juries final decision.

I think I deserve a 50 out of 50,  because I did the following things very well I was constantly researching evidence to defend the law to the best of my ability; I was always preparing my witnesses for trail with packets of evidence and reading, although I feel strongly against the law(SB1070 is against the constitution)  and I felt I argued the opposing side very well.

Semester two, Blog #15

Many aspects of our modern world can be traced wholly or in part to World War 2 and it's aftermath. Take a look at the following list and select one section that interests you most. Write a blog entry in which you explain why it interests you, what you already know and what you hope to learn about it in the near future. Optional, but highly encouraged: post pictures, images, and links to helpful resources.


* Technology (like nuclear energy) --


After World War Two Technology has changed dramatically, it has evolved in many ways. There is more then one-way radios to communicate with other comrades. Testing Technologies has also changed instead of using citizens they can now corectly test prototypes of weapons.

Honors--Blog #2

How/Why is/are World Wars 1 and/or 2 important today? How do they impact and/or inform our world today? hint: think about alliances, democracies around the world, cultures, international institutions, nuclear (and other) technologies, etc.


To say that World War One and Two have impacted our world as we know it today, is a highly agreeable statement. These World Wars have provided growth, new laws, and improved technologies into our communities and battlefields.


"The 1910s was a decade of great change for America. It was during this decade that the United States was first considered a world leader. Many of the issues of 1910 are ones we face today: including the escalation of immigration and poverty, labor and monopoly battles, work safety and child labor problems. World War I - the first 'war to end all wars' raged. The 1910s were the decade America came of age." War, know to many as un-justifiable just may for cultural improvement/growth. After these World War's America was never known as the failing country, or use as an Scapegoat.

During these World Wars Ethnicity was also put aside, African Ameican men were allowed to fight for their contry and be patriotic "During World War I many black troops were eager to fight but most provided support services. Only a small percentage were actually involved in combat. Yet, the African American presence in France--helping in any capacity--often elicited overwhelming gratitude from the French. Both the French and the American troops enjoyed listening to African American bands who sometimes introduced blues and jazz rhythms previously unknown to their listeners." Although the amount of African Americans were not part of majority they were treated equally during combat, and somewhat bonded with fellow comrades. By exchanging cultural difference through music.

Justifable or not, War brings on growth in countries. We are taught to learn from our mistakes and war is the perfect example. We can learn to not follow through plans, use better technologies, and etc.
Cited Sources:
Dowling, Mike, "Alliances Lead to a Great War," available from http://www.mrdowling.com/706-alliances.html; Internet; updated Sunday, January 22, 2006.


Unknown "African Americans in the war" available from http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/exhibit/aopart7.html


Peggy Whitley. 1999. Latest update: Nov. 2008 "American Culture" http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade10.html

Semester two, blog #14

1. What are the most interesting aspects of World Wars 1 and 2?

- Assination started the war.
- Franz Ferdinand was assinated.
- The guys that were hired to assinate him, had many failed attempts [saw video in Lori's class]
- Netherlands stayed together the entire war.
- Hilter provoked Worl War Two by stealing land
- Netherlands fought in World War Two
- Cruel testing of warfare was tested on humans.

2. What do you hope to learn about these wars?

I hope to re-learn a lot of what I learned and I would also like to learn about the ending of World War One, since i forgot.

3. How/Why are these wars important today? How do they impact and/or inform our world today? hint: think about alliances, democracies around the world, cultures, international institutions, nuclear (and other) technologies, etc.
These wars are important because they have given the world history to thrive off of and learn from wether it ruined or mad a country. New warfare was built which brought on new ideas for other countries. Propaganda increased and expanded. And countries were motivated to expand their Armies.

Semester two Blog #13

Migration, people migrate all the time due to certain situations either economical, political, or due to war. The biggest migration was brought on by the Great Depression. Author John Steinbeck describes the Great Depression with the Joad family he explains Dust Bowl farmers and their hardships by the Great Depression and within the family. The entire novel focuses on the Joad family, as a reader you follow through their almost satirical tragedies and losses.


When people leave home it should not be a great deal, especially when you leave with your entire family, like the Joads. Steinbeck exaggerated the migration throughout the Joad family by numerous deaths and tragic stories. Its almost like the novel were written like a soap opera. Meaning too much drama not enough reality. Steinbeck wrote Grapes of Wrath as if he was a first time learner about the Great Depression, and he decided to write a satire novel about the topic.

If the story were written and focused more on one point of view i.e the Dust Bowl farmers I feel that would have been a sympathetic enough story, since Steinbeck seemed to have written the book for sympathy. He could have done this by sharing brief stories about families fighting to give up their land and let their crops die, or simply show one character traveling along and observing families because starved, sick, and tired of the migration.


Steinbeck spent too much time on one family, which might have seemed like a great idea. But it is like the writing tip Concerts not Pancakes he started out with the idea of an up close, a fictional story about a family during the Great Depression. But there wasn't enough struggle or drama in the book so he went through it again and threw in some deaths and and a still-born child and extreme religious views.


I struggle, when i am told to write about a balance between the two it is a struggle for me seeing as one side got most of the attention throughout the novel (the Joad family) I think if Steinbeck would have even created a equally balanced out novel it would have made the book that much more confusing because there would have been abrupt transitions from chapter to chapter.

Semester two blog #12

What were "public works projects"? What famous ones were part of the New Deal? What public works projects would you recommend for our society today?

Overall the New Deal included two main goals:

• Overcome the Depression and make the economy more stable
  
• Wanted to give enough help to the lower classes to keep rebellion from turning into a revolution

Some public works projects that helped the New Deal progress were:


-Capitalism was reestablished (the new deal re-organized the government)

-TVA (Tennessee Valley Author) provided jobs for citizens to make profit to provided for themselves, and there families

-NRA (National Recovery Act) outlawed in 1934 because too much power was given to the President, this was to make our nations type of Government less like a dictatorship

Some new public works projects I could think of to help out society today would be along the lines of employment and helping find jobs for unemployed citizens (educated or not) this will help the homelessness rate, and loss of homes and/or property. I am not sure which jobs or positions would be available for all but I know construction, organizations, and corporations that need recuriters would be benefitted by this new public works project.
If I were to come up with another public works project it would be a new law about healthcare for all. This could help make families and Americans healthier, and decrease death by illnesses and other untreated (or lack of) medical conditions.

Semester two Honors novel blog #1

Many works of literature deal with political or social issues. Choose a novel or play that focuses on a political or social issue. Then write an essay in which you analyze how the author uses literary elements to explore this issue and explain how the issue contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.

 Depression, a social issue not only existing in the 1930's, but in other era's as well. Author Elizabeth Wurtzel proves this to her audience throughout the controversial memoir "Prozac Nation".

There wasn't always medication out there for depression, and as our society heals from our last depression and braces themselves for the "Great Rescission" citizens are becoming uncontrollably depressed, committing suicide, and getting evaluated for anti-depressants to help control feelings, and crude anxiety.

"That's the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it's impossible to ever see the end."

Depression, known as an excuse or cry for attention by one, however when a entire nation is depressed chaos emerges. How can one begin to ever trust any type of government after you risk you life in combat. You feel its only fair to receive your reward (pay) to help you throughout the Depression, but your own President responds in violence.
How can someone fell safe after economic turmoil? FDR helped citizens re-gain hope once again in their nation, in financial difficulties. Like the little blue pill FDR helped people cope, he did this through speeches, citizen letters, radio/news broadcast and more.


 Author Elizabeth Wurtzel paints a picture about this social issue through main character Lizzie. When someone thinks depression, they think the least. Wurtzel highlights some of the deepest feelings of depression throughout this memoir. She shows the audience feelings that Lizzie cannot control. Being evaluated depressed you are put under a microscope. You receive a certain dosage and you live by it for however long you doctor feels you need it. When a nation is depressed we panic as a nation until someone steps in and controls us.

 When depressed, its as if you can no longer make decisions for yourself, like there is no end to the cycle of depression. 

"The National Institute of Mental Health, has estimated that almost 10 million Americans are seriously depressed and medicated and that a total of 14 million will suffer from it (depression) during their lifetimes."

Semester two Blog #11

Dear President Obama,

I am writing you this letter regrading the Great Recession. This letter encloses some goals to overcome this devistating financial crisis. People say "History tends to repeat itself" and since this is not the first financial crisis the United States of America has seen, I have researched ways our own FDR pulled our nation out of the Great Depression. FDR kept his word and showed the nation that there is hope to come out of the depression. He did just that in his four terms her served, you will not get all the time he has had sir, but I know you can do it. FDR improved our nation in the following areas US economy, by creating relationships with Congress, trustworthy relationships with American society, FDR was constantly productive political leadership (getting laws passed by Congress, leading his party, etc.), he also established himself and his ideas on American History. President Obama, I know you can improve the US economy by making more public jobs, for example. More construction workers or Recruiters for the communities finding possible jobs and pairing an extreme amount of community citizens with all sorts of jobs that are needed. Keeping a close eye on the banks loans, something that FDR and it helped citizens in a great way. You also might want to consider re-building a relationship with the congress, 

"The most dramatic transformation in the relationship between the presidency and Congress occurred during the first two terms of Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR changed the power ratio between Congress and the White House, publicly taking it upon himself to act as the leader of Congress at a time of deepening crisis in the nation. More than any other president, FDR established the model of the powerful legislative presidency on which the public's expectations still are anchored."

FDR did an extreme amount of work within his first two terms changing the way the congress works. Coming up with new laws will be effective and efficient, during his time in office FDR came up with the "new deal" this helped the economic downfall and included great laws like Social Security, REA, WPA, and etc. President Obama, I know you can turn this economic burden around, like FDR did the "Great Depression" if you take charge of your party and have the citizens feelings, and ideas in mind you can fix our nation once again. President Obama, I and a great deal others believe you will get us out of this rescission. Best of luck.

Sincerely,
Jasmine Roesner
(Your Advisor)

Semester two Blog #10

Do you believe that the Grapes of Wrath successfully establishes sympathy for the plight of Dust Bowl farmers? Why or why not?

I believe Grapes of Wrath successfully establishes sympathy for the plight of the Dust Bowl farmers. Grapes of Wrath paints a picture about all of the hardship the Dust Bowl farmers go through.All of their troubles, loosing loved ones, and financial problems. I do not enjoy how the Dust bowl farmers stayed in Oklahoma stayed so long. Grapes of Wrath portrayed them as innocent, and honest people just looking for a way to survive and keep their family living healthy and happy.

Semester two Honors History blog #1

Imagine you are an advisor to President Obama. Write a letter to him in which you advise him as to how to succeed in the "Great Recession" by using FDR in the Great Depression as an example. Your advice should be presented as strategy for his first (and possible second) term as President. You should consider strategy in the following areas: US economy, relationship with Congress, relationship w/American society, as a political leader (getting laws through Congress, leading his party, etc.), and establishing himself and his ideas in American history. FDR provides clear examples in all of these areas and should be the basis of your advice for Obama's present & future. Cite all of your sources. Also, consider this a possible Ampersand piece.

Dear President Obama,

I am writing you this letter regrading the Great Recession. This letter encloses some goals to overcome this devistating financial crisis. People say "History tends to repeat itself" and since this is not the first financial crisis the United States of America has seen, I have researched ways our own FDR pulled our nation out of the Great Depression. FDR kept his word and showed the nation that there is hope to come out of the depression. He did just that in his four terms her served, you will not get all the time he has had sir, but I know you can do it. FDR improved our nation in the following areas US economy, by creating relationships with Congress, trustworthy relationships with American society, FDR was constantly productive political leadership (getting laws passed by Congress, leading his party, etc.), he also established himself and his ideas on American History. President Obama, I know you can improve the US economy by making more public jobs, for example. More construction workers or Recruiters for the communities finding possible jobs and pairing an extreme amount of community citizens with all sorts of jobs that are needed. Keeping a close eye on the banks loans, something that FDR and it helped citizens in a great way. You also might want to consider re-building a relationship with the congress, 

"The most dramatic transformation in the relationship between the presidency and Congress occurred during the first two terms of Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR changed the power ratio between Congress and the White House, publicly taking it upon himself to act as the leader of Congress at a time of deepening crisis in the nation. More than any other president, FDR established the model of the powerful legislative presidency on which the public's expectations still are anchored."

FDR did an extreme amount of work within his first two terms changing the way the congress works. Coming up with new laws will be effective and efficient, during his time in office FDR came up with the "new deal" this helped the economic downfall and included great laws like Social Security, REA, WPA, and etc. President Obama, I know you can turn this economic burden around, like FDR did the "Great Depression" if you take charge of your party and have the citizens feelings, and ideas in mind you can fix our nation once again. President Obama, I and a great deal others believe you will get us out of this rescission. Best of luck.

Sincerely,
Jasmine Roesner
(Your Advisor)

Cited Sources:

The new deal

Relationship between FDR and congress

Semester two Blog #9

Post a thoughtful reflection on how you have performed within the numerous freedoms associated with Ampersand. Then post a thoughtful reflection on how you have performed within the numerous structures associated with Ampersand.

I feel there was a lack of "numerous freedoms" that we have had during Ampersand. I feel we have not been taking advantage of or time and using it for Ampersand (the most important project) When we did have time for Ampersand there was hardly any structure which left me unsure hat to write about, and confused. I did not allow myself to sit there the entire so I typed up a lot of goals and brainstorming ideas for my two writing pieces. I have start on one out of two, and I have also asked for lots of revisions and clariying questions.

Semester two blog #8

Compare and contrast Barack Obama and Franklin Delano Roosevelt as presidents. Be sure to cover topics such as their responses to the economy, their interactions with the American public and their relationships with other elements of the US government (feel free to write about more, too!).


FDR:

- Had good inspirational things to say

- Had different views then Hoover and believed the government needed to aid the public

- Suggested that parties work together rather than against each other

- FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)

- Assassination attempt


Obama:

- In favor of 7 million dollar bailout

- Was wildly popular just after the election

- State of the Union (2 parties work together to fix the economy)

- Blames banks "Wall Street"

- The highest 5% of the population received about a third of all personal income.

- Industrial production fell 50%

FDR (cont'd)

- FDR established many reconstruction agencies (incorporated new agencies to help the economy)

- FDR Made Social Security (Set it up)

- Went on the radio a couple times each year so the country would feel comfortable with what he was doing in office and he could present it in a personal way

- Established the FERA (Federal Emergency Relief Administration), which granted $500 million to state agencies for direct relief (That was the part of the New Deal)

- One of the reasons his bills were passed in congress was because FDR was extremely popular and respected

- FDR started the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and the REA (Rural Electrification Administration) which helped finance construction and electric projects (Helped schools, hospitals, etc.)

Semester two blog #7

Predict how companies or industries similar to the one that you worked at during internship would have fared during the Great Depression. Would your company have thrived or sunk? Why?

Companies like SEEDS wouldn't have fared during the Great Depression, because SEEDS is a non-profit organization. There wouldn't have been many companies willing to give out grants meaning to give (or donate) money. SEEDS class sizes would have also decreased due to class fee's and transportation. 

I am not sure that Developmental Disabilities were acknowledged back then and since SEEDS specializes in that sadly my Organization would have been shut down quickly during the Great Depression.

Semester two blog #6

Choose one character from The Grapes of Wrath and list four important quotes said by or written by this character. Explain what you believe these quotes reveal about the character.

Muley

"Everybody's got to get off. Everybody's leavin', goin' out to California. Your folks, my folks, everybody's folks. Everybody except me. I ain't gettin' off."

"Like a damn ol' graveyard ghos'. I been goin' aroun' the places where stuff happened. Like there's a place over by forty; in a gully they's  a bush. Fust time I ever laid down with  a girl was there. Me fourteen an' stampin' an' jerkin' an' snortin' like a buck deer, randy as a billygoat. So I went there an' I laid down on the groun', right now. Mus' be. Nobody never washed it out. An' I put my han' on that groun' where my own pa's blood is part of it." He paused uneasily. "You fellas think I'm touched?" 

These quotes to me show that Muley is a tough character and cannot be taken control of, He is very outspoken and honest. 

Semester two #5

Audrey Le: Some high quality work I found on Audrey's blog is her photo essay, she has amazing high quality photos, the obey a few of Randy's photography suggestions, and it was published organized. It stood out to me because the photos needed a story or caption to explain why they were taken and thats exactly what happened when I was on her blog.


Dani Toscano:
A high quality blogpost I found on this page was the Mentor interview, the layout meet a lot of the article checklist suggestions. I found it difficult to post my mentor interview on blogger but Dani did just that and it turned out great. There is good writing and it stood out to me.


Sai Prasad:
On Sai's blog i felt the photo essay was high quality, I really enjoyed the fact he put a quote before starting the photo essay to give the reader an insight to where he interned, how people reacted to this, and more. This stood out to me of course because the qoute was in bold font.

Semester two #5 (photo essay)

When I first walked into the SEEDS classroom I was overwhelmed with all types of emotions. I wasn't sure if the students were going to accept me or not. I stood in the corner silently until a student came up to me and said "Hi! I'm John, whats your name?" I replied with "My name is Jasmine. Nice to meet you John. I will be interning with you guys for the month." John was then really excited and showed me around making me feel welcomed. This was my first encounter into this new world I was taught to stay out of, to ignore because they are "different".

After this experience I start thinking back to middle school. We had a special classroom for students with cognitive disabilities. We were not allowed to talk to the students because they were different, the students were locked in the classroom all day. They never ate lunch with us, or got to preform with us in dance and choir class. This only made me think that they were meant to be ignored and treated differently, SEEDS quickly changed my mind set about this.


The classes I taught are no different from the ones I attend at HTHMA they get side tracked and text when the teacher is talking too much but they learn different material, although they are older. I have been teaching my class about different relationships and personal space. It is easy for them to get involved in class because they strive to learn the things that "normal" people know and they loved to be heard and praised.
I taught classes on Tuesday nights, I had gotten the chance to learn about these students and know where they struggle most in relationships and their developmental disabilities. These students have taught me to accept people for who they are and to learn patience when I feel I will lose it most. They have also taught me to appreciate the things I can do, the simple things like: Communicate rapidly, process words, understand relationship and boundaries without repetitive lessons and activities. I have enjoyed every second I was with my kids and I am going to miss them.



In the future this internship experience has opened my eyes to new career possibilities, going in to this internship I was not thinking of working with people with cognitive disabilities, I had my mind set on becoming a therapist. After seeing Stacy deal with private clients, I started thinking that I could further my future major into developmental disabilities and phycology. When I told Stacy this she began quizzing me about the different types of disabilities. Like Autism, Asbergers, Down Syndrome, etc. I am sad to leave SEEDS and I would love to keep working and volunteering for them. This new world has exposed me to some of the nicest people, and I loved working with them.