Senior Project Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

I am really proud of the overall out come. I am most specifically proud of my knowledge of the different programs the American Cancer Society provides and the differences between theirs and the programs provided by other organizations.

(2) Questions to Consider

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

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

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

In my senior project, the thing that worked for me the most were efforts to find more. In a way this ties in with my second answer. "Empowering yourself with knowledge" When the hospital gave me such a minimal amount to do, I knew it wasn't going to be enough. I used my ability to go out and ask for more. That lead me to the American Cancer society. When I first went there they were skeptical about letting me participate in anything else besides office work. Though with persistence I was able to gain the trust and confidence of the staff. I was eventually trusted to attend events on my own and represent the American Cancer Society. This was a very big accomplishment for me. I was very proud of myself to go out and represent the American Cancer Society all on my own. 

(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? 

Mentoring at the hospital. While majority of my hours and interviews came from there I felt I learned the least there. From the people during my interviews I did learn a few things, though since my mom is also an employee at the hospital I feel I could have found ways around being a volunteer and still met the nurses. Though I did enjoy helping people I learned the least about my topic from that experience.

(5) Finding Value

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

My senior project opened my eyes to how much I enjoy helping people. Beforehand I really didn't understand that I had such a passion for helping people. For instance when I was at the hospital and people would ask me for water I felt it. Now it may not seem like bringing water to people can truly help. But such a simple gesture in a desperate time of need really does help people and it really does matter to them. You can see the gratitude on their faces. 

The American Cancer Society really helps people at every event they attend. When I attended the Pasadena women's health convention I could see the excitement and gratefulness on the faces of the women that the american cancer society was there.