On my way to success? I think yes

So I think I have found another mentor that is closer to me. I have talked to him and we will be scheduling a meeting so he can help me. I think I can now say, I'm on my way to success. Yes this post may be short, but I'm getting myself once again reorganized and will be sure to get this done.

Blog 12: Third Interview Questions

Content:
1. What are the best resources an academic counselor can provide the university students so they graduate in high standing?
2. What is the most challenging part of your job?
3. What do you like best about your job?
4. How can you make the student feel comfortable enough for them to talk to you openly?
5.  When you don't have an appointment with a student, what do you do?
6. What do you do to keep the students motivated to work harder?
7. Why is it important to separate your personal life from your job?
8. What can a college counselor do to make their office seen appealing yet professional?
9. What are the skills that you use the most when it comes to your job?
10. What other sources would you recommend for me to read?

Blog 11: Mentorship 10 Hours

Content:

1. I'm doing my mentorship at UC Riverside

2. Evelyn Luna. (951) 827-1766

3. The only hours I have done so far are the 10 that I did during the summer.

4. During those 10 hours, I just shadowed her. Was able to interview her boss, Rena. And I began reading a book that she handed me on college life.

Blog 10: Senior Project, The Holiday

Content:

1. During my winter break, I was unfortunately not able to see my mentor since she was on her winter break too but I was able to work on my research. In other words, I was able to find more sources for me to take Cornell notes on and I am expanding my knowledge on Psychology.

2. I learned that you can't, absolutely can't leave things for the last minute. Because even when you think, things will work out, they might not.

3. I would continue to talk to my mentor. I mean, who else would be better to interview than the person that currently has a job that I am interested in pursuing. I would also think about interviewing an actual psychologist since one of the degrees you must have to become a counselor must be on psychology.

Not yet

I was a but worried before winter break started but then I realized that I would still be able to get my hours done during the break! But when I had told my mentor about my brilliant idea, she reminded me that she would also be on a break and so my worry came back. Ughh but it's okay because I talked to her and I'll be able to go with her in a couple of says to get my hours out of the way. Hurray!!!

Nothing New

I have been currently procrastinating on my senior project. I haven't been working on it as much as i'd like to. I haven't been able to meet with my mentor, and the distance makes it harder for me to see her. But i'm hoping to find a time to go over and shadow her at her work. I am not able to be in the same room with her when she is with a student, since it is confidential and I am under the age of 18, but she always has something  I can work on.

Blog 9: EQ

Content

1. I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

Essential Question Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question. The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic. An essential question must:

• Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
• Takes a stance (Allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
•  Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)

2.  Review the following EQs and

• Tell us if it meets the rule of 3 criteria.
• Tell why it does or why it doesn't

 a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
This specific EQ does meet the rule of 3. Because it doesn't have one specific answer. The answer can be debatable and the wording of the question is easy to understand. 

 b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
This EQ seems to follow the requirements that an essential question must have. It is very specific and the answer can be debatable. It is also easy to understand and find out what it is asking for. 

 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
This EQ has all the factors needed. It has many different answers and so much research can be done on the topic. It also seems to be debatable, so it wont always have one solid answer.

 d.  How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
In my opinion, the format of this EQ can be changed. Maybe it can be, "What is the most effective way an Anesthesiologist can treat chronic pain?" Aside from the format, the rest allows it to be a good essential question.

3.  Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.

"What is the most effective way to help a college student succeed in both school and life?"