This week, we worked on creating our first and second drafts for our zine covers. The first draft was due on Monday and we critiqued it. I can confidently say that this was the first group critique that actually helped me. We all gave each other cool and warm feedback in order to make our second draft better. While we were in the group, we talked about what we wanted our zine to look like. We finally agreed on making a photography zine. We made a pinterest board together in which all of us added images that we could recreate. We’re actually planning on hanging out after school at someone’s house to take pictures. We also agreed on making it simple, but with strong words that would get our message across. We had our second draft done by Thursday. Two ladies from MCASD came to give us critique on our zines. As a group, we had to create a google slides with our first and second draft. Most groups presented on Thursday, but since we ran out of time, we had to present on Friday. I actually wasn’t feeling well, and I was going to be absent that day, but I really wanted to get critique on my second draft by professionals. I have to admit that it was kind of rough at first because I worked so hard on it, but in the end it was worth it. After going through all of this critique, I realized how important this project is. My group’s topic is feminism, and we have to take this very seriously. I’m really glad I’m being an advocate for this social justice topic.
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The moment I got in the bus I knew it was going to be hell. Not because I don’t like my classmates, but because when I don’t sleep for eight hours straight, I get cranky and in a very, very bad mood. As I sat down next to my friend Annanicole, I knew I was screwed. All I wanted to do was sleep, and all she wanted to do was party. We started having a normal conversation when she took out a little red bag, her guy friend had given it to her. We were both so excited when opening it, not only because it was super cute, but because there was candy in it. We ate most of it and I instantly regretted it. We were both really hyper, we were in a sugar high. About thirty minutes went by, when we were both asleep.
A few hours later, we had arrived to Berkeley, our first university! At first, I was a bit cranky, but then as the tour started, everything changed. It was such a big school, I loved it. I loved how they had their own little inside jokes, from “Berkeley hours” to “Don’t step on the seal or you’ll fail your first semester!” After this trip, I know I want to go to a university. I just don’t know which one. The university that we visited and loved was UC Santa Cruz. It was beautiful. In all of the universities we visited, I could only picture myself attending Santa Cruz and Cal Poly. In UC Santa Cruz, I know I would be successful. I could basically create my own major and feel very comfortable with my surroundings. Cal Poly was small and reminded me of High Tech. I love how their saying is “Learning by doing” just like High Tech. I know if I went here, I would be successful. UC Santa Cruz is beautiful, but since Cal Poly is closer to home, I think Cal Poly is now my #1 choice. This week, we learned more about the teenage brain, specifically, brain plasticity. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change throughout life. I thought this was pretty cool, this is something that I didn’t know could happen, I hadn’t even thought about this. Another thing we did in class was taking visual notes of two videos, Sentis Brain Animation Series and The power of believing that you can improve. The second video is the one that really stuck out for me. It was about growth mindset. This is something that was taught to be in 9th grade my Mr. I, my math teacher. I remember being so confused the first day of high school because it was totally different that my old school. Growth mindset is a topic that I hadn’t revisited since freshman year, so it was really nice learning more about it in junior year. Lastly, we did out social topic presentations. I think it was so amazing how I was able to learn more about things that are happening around in our community. I think it was even more amazing how I was able to learn more about what my classmates are interested in, and why they’re so passionate about it. I’m glad I got to listen to their presentations because it made me understand them more, and in a way, I feel closer to them. I really feel like we’re becoming a team now. This week, we learned many cool things about the brain, and read many interesting articles (yes, again!) This week, Dr. Kauffman came into our classroom and gave us a lecture about the brain and how it is structured and acts different in males and females. It really stood out so me how as females, we are more likely to suffer from stress and depression. This made me think, can this stress and depression be related to how society puts more pressure on women. For example, having kids, the way we look, our families, etc. I was going to ask this during our Q/A but I was scared of sounding kind of foolish. Speaking up is something that is very hard for me, and I’m still working on it. I have many unanswered questions, and that’s only because of my insecurities. This week, we also did visual note taking. Basically, this is taking notes while listening or watching a video. At first, this is something I struggled with because I’m not really an artistic person that enjoys drawing, but as time goes by, I’ve gotten used to it. I actually kind of enjoy it now. We took notes on two videos, one of them being, “Why Are Teens So Moody?” Right away when I read the title, I knew it was going to be interesting. I knew this because it reminded me of my mom because she’s always asking, “Ay Melissa, why are you so moody?” The thought of her saying that made me laugh. I feel like this week, I was able to relate many things to myself and wonder many things, which is something that I’m very proud of. |
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