Blog 6: Second Interview

Second Interview Questions

 

1.) What college would you recommend I go to for my field of interest? What college and high school did you go to?

2.) What extracurricular activities should I do on the side with book study? Hands on training.

3.) What in your opinion is the difference between wildlife veterinarian and domesticated veterinarian?

4.) What drove you to this career? Did you always have a passion for animals?

5.) How long do you plan on staying in this career?

Blog 4: Project Reflection and Working EQ

The Pentagon:

(1) Positive Statement: What positive thing happen as a result of what you have completed so far?

I learned the different options of careers in my interest of wildlife. I am torn between wildlife veterinarian, marine biologist, wildlife conservationist, activist, etc. I now know that my field has more options so i can explore as many as I can. 

(2) EQ Content:  Pick a piece of research or your interview.  How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?

 I think my overview of steve irwin, the best conservationist/activist in my opinion, was the best piece of research so far. It made a big impact on me, showing how he displayed wildlife in a positive view, but also showing how dangerous they can be. I think it was genius. He is my role model, brave enough to get up and close and film animals in there most natural state, and helping prevent species from dying out. I aspire to be like that when I grow up.

(3) What has worked for you so far in the senior project?

There are plenty of volunteer opportunity's for me in different organizations but not the kind of knowledge and up close with the animals as I hope. I would most likely be helping clean the environment, filing papers, etc. Which would be contributing to the animals habitat,I understand. But I'd like to learn more about the animal itself.

(4) What hasn't worked so far? 

It's hard fotr me to get a personal mentor. A few organizations contacted me, gladly accepting me as a volunteer. But it's hard to get personal with a professional in that career.

(5) Finding Value:  Based on your experience so far,

•  What possible question or questions come to mind regarding what you would like to study this year (don't list questions about the instructions relating to the senior project)? 

What topics could I major in? And what degrees would I need?

Which jobs are easier to get, which ones are harder? What is the income? Will jobs opening decline or increase in the future? What are the best colleges and schools I can go to?

More specifically: What areas do wildlife veterinarians/ conservationists mainly reside? Where are they most needed? And some basic animal anatomy.

•  What is your end goal this year with your senior project (don't say get a good grade or gain knowledge, put specific things you want to accomplish in your senior project this year)

I hope that I can get in contact with a professor,or someone with my career in mind already, and stay in contact with him/her. Hopefully I can learn as much as I can and get a recommendation for a college majoring in animal science/veterinarian. Or a referral to a good job in my topic.

• Who would you like to talk to you next? Why?    

I'd like to speak to an old or retired activist or conservationist because they have alot of stories to tell, and can tell me raw facts about how life is like as one.  They most likely have many  pictures, memory's, videos, and other people they can refer to me as well.

Problem Statement

Wildlife conservationist/ veterinarian 

 

Problem in your topic.  What will you do once you solve the problem?

There are a variety of environmental problems. Habitat destroyation is a major issue in why different species are dying out. How can we help? What specific species are dying out because of habitat destruction?

 

Problem in your topic.  What will you do once you solve the problem? 

Finding out the main cause of an animal being endangered? Survey around, ask and  interview official wildlife conservationists and find the root of the problem. Poaching? Over hunting? Toxins, waste?

Blog 3: Interview Preparation

1.  Who do you plan to interview?  Why?

•  I contacted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via email (contact2@fws.gov)

   

  and the National Wildlife federation via email (volunteermatch@nwf.org)

   

  I also facebook messaged  the Wildlife Conservation society and Wildlife conservation network.

   

  I also contacted the LA zoo, I am sure I will get a reply on one of them 

   

  I have previously been massaging all three back and forth for volunteer opportunities. 

   

  My mentor from Baldwin park would be glad to do an interview for me at any point as long as I tell him in advance :)

  
  

2.  You have to ask 5 questions.  What additional questions do you plan to ask?  Ask open-ended questions.

• How would you suggest getting the public attention on conservation issues?

   

  Have there been any hardships in your career? (ex, income, publicity, laws, etc) What were the hardest times?

   

  How did you know this is the career you wanted to pursue? ( Were you passionate about animals since you were a child? Did your parents do a similar career? Did media or environmental issues influence you?)

   

  What do you think is the best method inn protecting wildlife?

   

  What college did you attend? What did you major in? Did you get a masters or bachelors degree for your profession?

   

  What classes do you suggest I take in order to major in wildlife?

Topic Choice

Content

a. What is your topic and why? 

 My topic is wildlife conservationist. I chose this because I want to make an impact in the animal world. They don't have a voice and thousands of species our dying out. I've always loved animals, whether they thrive on the land, sea or air. This is a career i would be excited about every morning and feel satisfied every day knowing I helped protect these beautiful creatures, restore the environment and educate the public. I want to help restore the wildlife and their habitat for generations to come.

 

b. And what do you hope to accomplish this year with this topic (connecting your answer to each of the 4 ESLRs)

• iPoly Citizen

   I plan to volunteer in as many wildlife reservations/conservations as I can. Many of which are abroad and I think this will be a great experience to be a part of something bigger. A community with the same goal in mind; protect animals who are rite fully free. This relates to the me improving as a iPoly citizen because I want to help educate our students with the real life situations that are happening right now. I want to dedicate my time and experience that I gained from i poly (Such as presentation skills, projects, team based work) to a cause I believe in.  

   

• Effective Communicator

   I plan to.. travel abroad to countries and help protect endangered species from poachers and rebuild there habitat. Elephants, cheetahs, rhinos and many other animals are poached in numerous countries, sold abroad or used for there fur and tusks. The cove in Americans can't do much  This is where the real help is needed. This will make me more effective as a learner because.. I will have a chance to be a part of a international wildlife conservation society. I'll meet new people, discover new things and learn of different cultures.

  "international volunteers, interns and independent study abroad students attached to this program can choose to work mainly with elephants or lions, or both animal species, in the buffer zones of Kenya wildlife protection areas."  This is an experience from one of the many wildlife programs; Kenya Wildlife Conservation

   

• Effective Learner

    I plan to learn as much as I can about the current state in animal science and technology. This will make me more effective as a learner because I will research (and hopefully take one class) on animal science, veterinarian science, marine biology, etc. I plan to discover ways to help the environment and not destroy it. I also want to be able to help an animal in need, knowing the protocol right away on what to do.

   

• Effective User of Technology   

    I plan on learning different species migration patterns. It is beneficial to knowing this because the more you know about there environment the more you learn about the animal itself. You can also protect the area. This will make me more effective as a user of technology because to do this i will have to learn (or shadow) how to program and use micro chips and satellites. Also how to set up and camouflage video cameras.