May Blog Post: An AE?!

Wow, we got our grades for the senior presentations. I got an AE, yep. Still in shock. This project and the presentation have most definitely changed my life. I knew that this was a tough topic to do, but I came out stronger in the end. I am extremely grateful that I was able to shadow such an amazing mentor and that I was able to change two young girls' life. There are no other words, I'm graduating. It is all coming down to this. All we have left is the evening tradeshow to do and we're done. There are too many emotions. I'm going to miss iPoly and my two girls.

Blog 22: Senior Project Reflection

Positive Statement:
I am most proud of getting through to at least one person. After I finished presenting I had many people come up and thank me. THANK ME?! No, thank them. I am so happy that I was able to change at least one person's life. Whether in the presentation or with my mentees.

Questions to Consider
a) I would give myself a P.
b) I would also give myself a P on the senior project, I was able to meet all of the requirements.

What worked for you in your senior project?
I knew that because I had just recently overcome suicide it was rather risky to research suicide. What worked was that I was able to be strong enough to go through my nine month journey and came out stronger than when I went in.

What didn't work?
I wouldn't change a thing. I loved everything that I did and I am so thankful for having gotten this opportunity.

Finding Value
I know for certain that I want to pursue psychology. Working with Jessica and Miranda was not easy, but I know that I can do  it. I am going to be Majoring in Psychology at the University of La Verne. This project and the presentation was able to justify what I want to do.

Blog 21: Mentorship

Literal:
Done
Patti Azevedo- San Jose K-8

Interpretive:
There is so much I learned from this experience. I would say that the most important thing I learned is the importance of loving thyself. My best answer has to do with self confidence, and without this project I would not be as confident as I am today. I overcame suicide, yes. But ultimately I believe this project may have saved my life.

Applied:
My essential question is, "What is the most effective way to help a suicidal teen overcome suicidal thoughts?" My best answer is that the most effective way to help a suicidal teen overcome suicidal thoughts is by helping them build self confidence. With my mentees I was able to implement different self confidence building techniques and I now know that they are effective. Without this project I could've said the same, but there would not have been a chance of me putting this to practice.