- What presentations did you see?
- Archaeology : Alicia Garcia
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu : Bryan Posada *
- Criminology : Analysa Gallegos *
- Forensic Science : Arianna Castellanos
- Defense Systems Engineering : Noah Nakielski *
- Graphic Design : Nathan Mira *
- Personality Disorders : Kimberly Gallardo
- Microbiology : Vanessa Machuca *
- Surfing : Garett Soapes *
- Bakery : Beladona Ontiveros
- Culinary Arts : Madisyn Delgado
- Linguistics : Lara McConnaughey *
- Advertising : Gabriela Murillo
- Nursing : Allyana Salud *
- Cake Decorating : Luz Cervantes
- Marine Biology : Felicia Stears
- What questions do you have that haven't been answered about the senior project? This can be about the senior project in general, any components or about a presentation topic you saw or what they said.
- What exactly does the Model Assembly component entail, as far as group work and city research?
- Are we allowed to have more than two mentors?
- Can we intern in one place during the summer, and another during the school year?
- How do you get a mentor who works at CalPoly?
- Some people said they found their internships at summer job fairs. What other opportunities were offered there?
- What has the most important part of the senior project based on what you are seeing in the 2-hour presentations?
- According to what I've seen in the 2-hour presentations, the most important part of the senior project is passion. If the presenter is passionate about what they're presenting about, regardless if the subject is a hobby or career plan, then their overall experience will be much better. With this positive mindset toward the project, they're more likely to devote time and effort into their senior project, and this all culminates in the 2-hour presentations. People like Vanessa Machuca, Garett Soapes, and Lara McConnaughey were visibly passionate about their topics. Not only were their presentations some of the most engaging, but they also provided interesting and detailed information that clearly displayed the time they spent in research. From what I've heard, all three of these students passed, and Lara even got an E on her presentation. These facts are convincing evidence toward my theory.
- What topic are you considering doing and why?
- I'm considering doing either Graphic Design or Biological Science.
- Graphic Design: I have experience with various styles of graphic design due to my involvement on the Yearbook design team. It's pretty fun, because I enjoy looking back on my work and taking in the aesthetics. Based on Nathan Mira's presentation, it seems like a viable topic that I can find ample amounts of research on.
- Biological Science: The career I plan on going into is Biomedical Engineering (this will also be my major in college). From what I've researched so far, it's best to have some form of medical/biology background when going into this major, because it can be quite competitive. I know that medical internships are possible, from Vanessa Machuca and Allyana Salud's presentations, but I missed the deadline to apply for most biomedical/medical summer programs (which were in March).
- What are you doing for your summer mentorship?
- I'm still trying to find a decent medical/science program that will accept me, so I can use it for my summer mentorship (I'm determined, because this field will help me in the future). If all else fails, I have mentorships lined up for Graphic Design. My family friend has been a graphic designer for years, and has done work for Nike and Disneyland. I also have connections to the Graphic Design professor at the Art Institute in LA.
