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.