Book Club
Half a sky
cats cradle
Reflection
The Structure of second semester Honors was based around a book club format in which we were required to read certain books and create a project on one as well as participate in seminars. I chose to complete my project on Cats Cradle, I chose to do this because I felt like the ideas in the book connected with me the most. Not only am I a very scientifically minded individual but I can see that science has lead to some dark discoveries. I chose to complete an art piece for this project. I created a poster in photoshop illustrating the battle between science and religion.
I believe that I gained the most from Cats Cradle I say this because I saw key elements that related to my life incorporated in the book. I saw the use of science in huge ways and how that was portrayed as the future which is a belief of mine. I also saw some interesting things in the religion of Bokonon and how there is an interconnectedness between certain people which I relate to and feel in my own life. This book has shown me new ways of thinking as well as that science can have a destructive side.
I believe that the most challenging thing about taking Honors class this semester was the lack of motivation that I have encountered. I am usually a very driven student and tend to persevere through the toughest times to complete the task before me. This semester was somewhat different it not that I did not complete the work it that I found it harder to do so. I was always very reluctant to partake in work that was outside the regular requirements. I did overcome this issue to complete all required work for the semester. I Believe that LINK was a major turn around for me and allowed me to begin to regain that inner preservation and recharge myself on a whole. I am happy to have taken on the challenge that Honors has presented me and wish all future Honors students luck on their adventure.
I believe that I gained the most from Cats Cradle I say this because I saw key elements that related to my life incorporated in the book. I saw the use of science in huge ways and how that was portrayed as the future which is a belief of mine. I also saw some interesting things in the religion of Bokonon and how there is an interconnectedness between certain people which I relate to and feel in my own life. This book has shown me new ways of thinking as well as that science can have a destructive side.
I believe that the most challenging thing about taking Honors class this semester was the lack of motivation that I have encountered. I am usually a very driven student and tend to persevere through the toughest times to complete the task before me. This semester was somewhat different it not that I did not complete the work it that I found it harder to do so. I was always very reluctant to partake in work that was outside the regular requirements. I did overcome this issue to complete all required work for the semester. I Believe that LINK was a major turn around for me and allowed me to begin to regain that inner preservation and recharge myself on a whole. I am happy to have taken on the challenge that Honors has presented me and wish all future Honors students luck on their adventure.
Honors independent studies
visual piece
DOCUMENTATION binder
`project reflection
For this project we where asked to pick a subject and develop a research question around our chosen topic. We also wrote a paper and created an art piece based on our position on this subject. For my topic I choose the Vietnam war and the actions taken there. My question was “Was it morally just for the US to go to war in Vietnam war.” I chose this topic because I am interested in the reasoning behind wars and what provoked action. I chose the Vietnam war because of how inflammatory it was as well as the fact that I have never studied the Vietnam war.
Through this project I have learned that I need to improve my time management skills. I had issues creating my own schedule to complete my project on time. This was because of other work as well as interests that I had going on at the time. I was able to finish my project but it was at the last moment possible and felt very rushed. I learned that independent study projects are hard for me to complete because the lack of framework for me to fallow. I will either have to set a very firm framework for myself or find away to balance the project with other work and interests. I believe that this will help me in the senior project in that I will better understand what I will have to do to complete this work.
One major revision I would have made was to my research paper. I would like to boost the content in the paper to create an overall stronger finished product. I would also like more time to refine the ideas I laid out in the paper. One thing that I spent time refining is the art piece. I spent many hour testing and refining the processes I used in the art piece to create a more finished product. An example of this is in the creation of the bent PVC legs. I had to figure out a way to keep the arc consistent throughout the leg. I developed a jig that allowed me to bend, the PVC when heated to, a consistent arc. This was what enabled me to create a refined table.
One tip I have for honors students in the future is plan your time as well as you can. Insure that you do not have to cram at the last moment to finish your project. Another one I have is make sure that the subject you pick is something you can really invest yourself into, this will make the project easier. To future honor students I wish you luck.
Through this project I have learned that I need to improve my time management skills. I had issues creating my own schedule to complete my project on time. This was because of other work as well as interests that I had going on at the time. I was able to finish my project but it was at the last moment possible and felt very rushed. I learned that independent study projects are hard for me to complete because the lack of framework for me to fallow. I will either have to set a very firm framework for myself or find away to balance the project with other work and interests. I believe that this will help me in the senior project in that I will better understand what I will have to do to complete this work.
One major revision I would have made was to my research paper. I would like to boost the content in the paper to create an overall stronger finished product. I would also like more time to refine the ideas I laid out in the paper. One thing that I spent time refining is the art piece. I spent many hour testing and refining the processes I used in the art piece to create a more finished product. An example of this is in the creation of the bent PVC legs. I had to figure out a way to keep the arc consistent throughout the leg. I developed a jig that allowed me to bend, the PVC when heated to, a consistent arc. This was what enabled me to create a refined table.
One tip I have for honors students in the future is plan your time as well as you can. Insure that you do not have to cram at the last moment to finish your project. Another one I have is make sure that the subject you pick is something you can really invest yourself into, this will make the project easier. To future honor students I wish you luck.