Sophomore Inspire Week
February 24-28 was a special community interaction opportunity called Sophomore Inspire Week, and I got to go to the Juniper School Elementary to design a playground. Me and 9 others went through a serious process of interviewing the students for their hopes, the teachers for their needs and expectations, and the parents for their needs and expectations. We divided the 3 main pieces to the outdoor space among 3 groups- Blacktop games, Large Play Space, and Garden. We made a scale design, with a materials list, budgeting, and split the project into 2 phases that would be built later. I as a digital genius, used Blender, the ultimate 3D design and animation platform to build a simulation of the entire outdoor space.
The Juniper School Elementary Layout
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_OomP2CxhhTnxwy6cj8_0k9ohHuYdA2reEOhEhue3vo/edit?ts=5e5d66ca
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_OomP2CxhhTnxwy6cj8_0k9ohHuYdA2reEOhEhue3vo/edit?ts=5e5d66ca
Reflection
The best experiences of my time in Sophomore Inspire Week... I have just 2, but they are broad. Number 1 would be the ability to practice extreme brain labor, as that is important for computing problems in the future. I felt like this opportunity took more analyzing than anything I have ever done, that week took 7 straight hours of statistics every day. Secondly, I greatly improved my ability of communication and collaboration within this project. A process of designing, materializing, budgeting, and interviewing takes serious collaboration. I got some real voice exercise that week. Overall, SIW was a perfect week for me to practice my insufficient ability to work with others, and continue on a task even if it diminishes my very soul.
The entirety of sophomore year seems like it involves the topic of comparison across all classes, whether I compare trigonometric angles or compare values of countries. Comparison was essential in this project, it was used in the material gathering, the idea analyzing, and the coordination of each play structure. I had nothing much else to bring, other than confidence, which of course is still critical. And within those few days of entrepreneurship, I developed some real practice of collaboration, which I’m certain will be used hundreds of times in the future, primarily the future group projects in school.
I went over the top on time management, as in I worked myself to the soul without pacing myself. I also spent almost 24 hours building the simulation in Blender, which was an over-commitment of extra offering. Next time, instead of grinding out for 4 hours straight, I should take a break every 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I learned efficient time management within this experience as well, I definitely will learn to do that with other things as well. E.g. Minecraft.
3D Visualization makes up around 20% of my aptitudes, which connected to my ability to demonstrate ideas by utilizing Blender and building the playground simulation. Collaborative Planner is another 15% or so, which was an essential thing to carry in the project, it allowed me to build a system throughout the week. Using Collaborative Planning, I was able to effectively communicate with my team concerning all the topics. Finally, my largest aptitude; Numerical Detecting, was extremely useful to bring along as well, since my simulation was entirely focus on dimensions. All 3 of these were the main reason I could develop a system for the week, and now they have really paid off.
For the Sophomores of the future, my advice for you is to choose the option that best interests you, and think about what you might need skill-wise to make an impact. Once you're in the actual week, you need to split tasks among the students, and match the task to the best fit and skills of each person. Once you're wrapping up, figure out what sorts of ways you can do better next time if and when you do more community interaction. Finally, once you are headed out, recognize what skills and experiences you have developed across the week and utilize them in the future. So overall, SIW is really just a great way to dig deep with what you already have, and what you develop for later.
The entirety of sophomore year seems like it involves the topic of comparison across all classes, whether I compare trigonometric angles or compare values of countries. Comparison was essential in this project, it was used in the material gathering, the idea analyzing, and the coordination of each play structure. I had nothing much else to bring, other than confidence, which of course is still critical. And within those few days of entrepreneurship, I developed some real practice of collaboration, which I’m certain will be used hundreds of times in the future, primarily the future group projects in school.
I went over the top on time management, as in I worked myself to the soul without pacing myself. I also spent almost 24 hours building the simulation in Blender, which was an over-commitment of extra offering. Next time, instead of grinding out for 4 hours straight, I should take a break every 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I learned efficient time management within this experience as well, I definitely will learn to do that with other things as well. E.g. Minecraft.
3D Visualization makes up around 20% of my aptitudes, which connected to my ability to demonstrate ideas by utilizing Blender and building the playground simulation. Collaborative Planner is another 15% or so, which was an essential thing to carry in the project, it allowed me to build a system throughout the week. Using Collaborative Planning, I was able to effectively communicate with my team concerning all the topics. Finally, my largest aptitude; Numerical Detecting, was extremely useful to bring along as well, since my simulation was entirely focus on dimensions. All 3 of these were the main reason I could develop a system for the week, and now they have really paid off.
For the Sophomores of the future, my advice for you is to choose the option that best interests you, and think about what you might need skill-wise to make an impact. Once you're in the actual week, you need to split tasks among the students, and match the task to the best fit and skills of each person. Once you're wrapping up, figure out what sorts of ways you can do better next time if and when you do more community interaction. Finally, once you are headed out, recognize what skills and experiences you have developed across the week and utilize them in the future. So overall, SIW is really just a great way to dig deep with what you already have, and what you develop for later.
Model United Nations 2
The Second Half of the Model United Nations Exhibit addressed Nuclear Weapon Non-Proliferation and Disarmament. After a few weeks of discovering opinions of countries with strong ideas about nuclear weapons, we acted out an exhibit amongst each other to present our... very tasteful words. We wrote resolutions to be chosen as key ideas for delegates to support, and to be addressed throughout the speeches of countries. As Japan, the only country to have been targeted by nuclear weapon aggression, I had to explain how nuclear weapons should be seen as Satanic. Finally, we voted on amendments which would customize the resolutions the were held on the docket.
Policy Paper (Country Perspective)
Japan
Cooper Machicek
General Assembly Committee
Japan does not acknowledge the proliferation of nuclear warheads but persists under the salvation of the nuclear technology possessed by America, indicating that the absolute expulsion of nuclear defense is indispensable to Japan.
Nuclear technology has been utilized as a devastating defense since the conclusion of WW2. Implicitly the day it was invented it has been a menacing threat to the planet. Throughout 75 years and counting, there is still not an interpretation to resolve the terrible landmines amongst our sanctuary. Japan acknowledges that nuclear non-proliferation will be upheld and that the nuclear warhead count will decline, but not exclusively. Japan is safeguarded by the nuclear one-upmanship of America, whereas erasing the nuclear whole undividedly would be vital to Japan. Japan’s respect upon the 3 treaties is transcendent, they have already signed and ratified the NPT and CTBT. The government does not aspire to sign and ratify the TPNW but based upon a survey for the Japanese citizens, 81% of citizens not just agree, but URGED the Japanese government to sign and ratify it. So if 81% of the people of Japan, the first faultless immolation of America’s nuclear bombings in 1945 admits that nuclear weaponry must be obstructed, the rest ought to have a credible excuse.
The Government of Japan has not a valuable solution, but the citizens of Japan exceedingly believe that the Japanese government should sign onto the TPNW and that all the NWS and NNWS should sign and ratify the NPT and CTBT. “The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral. ...As is the possession of atomic weapons.” as said by a man named Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis. Only a few months ago, a prophet of nuclear weapon extinction strengthened the opinion of the Japanese citizens and proffered them their irrevocable verdict. Japan apprehends that a world without a robust defense is nonsensical. Japan’s only thought is to formulate a less-destructive and more stable defense compared to nuclear missiles. Japan presumably won’t sign onto the TPNW, but they can encourage every country to sign onto and ratify the NPT, the single piece of paper that could conclude nuclear evolvement and continuation, and the CTBT, the paper that could hinder a nuke from ever launching again.
Works Cited:
Hurst, Daniel. “Japan Holds Firm Against Nuclear Ban Treaty on Anniversary of Nuclear Bombings.” – The Diplomat, For The Diplomat, 18 Aug. 2018, thediplomat.com/2018/08/japan-holds-firm-against-nuclear-ban-treaty-on-anniversary-of-nuclear-bombings/.
Thakur, Ramesh. “Japan's Nuclear Options.” The Japan Times, 5 Aug. 2018, www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2018/08/05/commentary/japan-commentary/japans-nuclear-options/#.Xh9WD8j0kgw.
Bosack, Michael Macarthur. “Revisiting Japan's Nuclear Arms Debate.” The Japan Times, 28 Nov. 2019, www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/11/28/commentary/japan-commentary/revisiting-japans-nuclear-arms-debate/#.XiC_AMj0kgw.
Resolution
General Assembly Committee
Japan
Cooper Machicek
FOR THE SAKE OF THE FUTURE
The General Assembly,
Recognizing the nuclear technology threat to the world having gone on since 1945 and its relentless search for a solution to create stability,
Noting that 14,000 nuclear warheads still stand while causing intimidation amongst the people of the Earth and that number must decrease,
Recalling not a single time that nuclear warheads have caused stability but simply a source of threatening and revenge,
Aware that a powerful and defensive source is necessary for all countries to maintain their safety,
Seeking a new source of defense to be instituted within countries and hopefully replace nuclear weapons,
Expecting a sense of regret for all the innocent lives lost due to the utilization of nuclear weapons,
Desiring with value by the Japanese public for Japan and other countries to sign on to the TPNW and end nuclear weapons and warfare,
Declaring an act of nuclear non-proliferation to be indispensable and an act of nuclear testing and propelling to be canceled,
MUN 2 Project Reflection
Honestly, the United Nations just seems like an excuse to cheer up the citizens, while they make decisions that someone else always has to find the bad side of. The United Nations definitely is a valuable authorization, but they have nearly zero optimism. In a way, they are lots like Donald Trump; the mindset isn’t the best, but they’ve done more to support our country than anyone in 100 years.
I discerned an extremely significant amount of improvement and growth from the last conference. It was mainly regarding the fact that I had an opinion-valued country around the 2nd topic, but I noticed myself too. I improved my abilities to persuade others... to the point at which they tried to come up with off-topic mistakes of Japan (me).
From this project, I will conduct lots of experience regarding political propaganda and acting. This might not be something I use, but I can use my imagination to customize these topics in my future cinematic career. This experience will surely help me with making cool screenwritings and acting structures; it can help me compare the characters’ personalities to the actors.
If I was to do this again, but better, I would come up with a side list of plenty of ways to come back at those who try to deny me and find flaws. I would also want to find a website to master the accent of my country, as I’m sure that caused me a misnomer and gradual decline. Finally, I would come up with a relatable commercial that clearly demonstrates and explains my intention to solve the global issue at hand. Since my speech states that Japan wants to find something better than nukes, I could compare wall-phones with iPhones.
Policy Paper (Country Perspective)
Japan
Cooper Machicek
General Assembly Committee
Japan does not acknowledge the proliferation of nuclear warheads but persists under the salvation of the nuclear technology possessed by America, indicating that the absolute expulsion of nuclear defense is indispensable to Japan.
Nuclear technology has been utilized as a devastating defense since the conclusion of WW2. Implicitly the day it was invented it has been a menacing threat to the planet. Throughout 75 years and counting, there is still not an interpretation to resolve the terrible landmines amongst our sanctuary. Japan acknowledges that nuclear non-proliferation will be upheld and that the nuclear warhead count will decline, but not exclusively. Japan is safeguarded by the nuclear one-upmanship of America, whereas erasing the nuclear whole undividedly would be vital to Japan. Japan’s respect upon the 3 treaties is transcendent, they have already signed and ratified the NPT and CTBT. The government does not aspire to sign and ratify the TPNW but based upon a survey for the Japanese citizens, 81% of citizens not just agree, but URGED the Japanese government to sign and ratify it. So if 81% of the people of Japan, the first faultless immolation of America’s nuclear bombings in 1945 admits that nuclear weaponry must be obstructed, the rest ought to have a credible excuse.
The Government of Japan has not a valuable solution, but the citizens of Japan exceedingly believe that the Japanese government should sign onto the TPNW and that all the NWS and NNWS should sign and ratify the NPT and CTBT. “The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral. ...As is the possession of atomic weapons.” as said by a man named Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis. Only a few months ago, a prophet of nuclear weapon extinction strengthened the opinion of the Japanese citizens and proffered them their irrevocable verdict. Japan apprehends that a world without a robust defense is nonsensical. Japan’s only thought is to formulate a less-destructive and more stable defense compared to nuclear missiles. Japan presumably won’t sign onto the TPNW, but they can encourage every country to sign onto and ratify the NPT, the single piece of paper that could conclude nuclear evolvement and continuation, and the CTBT, the paper that could hinder a nuke from ever launching again.
Works Cited:
Hurst, Daniel. “Japan Holds Firm Against Nuclear Ban Treaty on Anniversary of Nuclear Bombings.” – The Diplomat, For The Diplomat, 18 Aug. 2018, thediplomat.com/2018/08/japan-holds-firm-against-nuclear-ban-treaty-on-anniversary-of-nuclear-bombings/.
Thakur, Ramesh. “Japan's Nuclear Options.” The Japan Times, 5 Aug. 2018, www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2018/08/05/commentary/japan-commentary/japans-nuclear-options/#.Xh9WD8j0kgw.
Bosack, Michael Macarthur. “Revisiting Japan's Nuclear Arms Debate.” The Japan Times, 28 Nov. 2019, www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/11/28/commentary/japan-commentary/revisiting-japans-nuclear-arms-debate/#.XiC_AMj0kgw.
Resolution
General Assembly Committee
Japan
Cooper Machicek
FOR THE SAKE OF THE FUTURE
The General Assembly,
Recognizing the nuclear technology threat to the world having gone on since 1945 and its relentless search for a solution to create stability,
Noting that 14,000 nuclear warheads still stand while causing intimidation amongst the people of the Earth and that number must decrease,
Recalling not a single time that nuclear warheads have caused stability but simply a source of threatening and revenge,
Aware that a powerful and defensive source is necessary for all countries to maintain their safety,
Seeking a new source of defense to be instituted within countries and hopefully replace nuclear weapons,
Expecting a sense of regret for all the innocent lives lost due to the utilization of nuclear weapons,
Desiring with value by the Japanese public for Japan and other countries to sign on to the TPNW and end nuclear weapons and warfare,
Declaring an act of nuclear non-proliferation to be indispensable and an act of nuclear testing and propelling to be canceled,
- Calls upon new technology to be formed with attributes of stability, anti-toxic, and low radius impact:
- Instability is the leading judgment for nuclear weapon intimidation;
- A nuclear weapon releases high, radioactive poison into the air;
- A nuclear weapon will wipe out thousands of square miles at the speed of sound;
- Accepts the victimization of Japan to prove the fate of nuclear weapons to be satanic and mortal;
- Supports the CTBT and NPT and expects the nuclear weapon count to come down less than 3 digits;
- Strongly supports the words of Japan’s visitor Pope Francis who spoke as a prophet toward nuclear non-proliferation- “The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral. ...As is the possession of atomic weapons.”;
- Approves the IAEA and all their help in their shared belief of nuclear weapons recycled into a peaceful system and a defense that can be trusted;
- Further requests a UN discussion and brainstorm of new technology that could mount a defense and can be trusted to be used responsibly by all countries;
- Reminds the world that every single continued nuclear launch could contribute considerably to global air poisoning;
MUN 2 Project Reflection
Honestly, the United Nations just seems like an excuse to cheer up the citizens, while they make decisions that someone else always has to find the bad side of. The United Nations definitely is a valuable authorization, but they have nearly zero optimism. In a way, they are lots like Donald Trump; the mindset isn’t the best, but they’ve done more to support our country than anyone in 100 years.
I discerned an extremely significant amount of improvement and growth from the last conference. It was mainly regarding the fact that I had an opinion-valued country around the 2nd topic, but I noticed myself too. I improved my abilities to persuade others... to the point at which they tried to come up with off-topic mistakes of Japan (me).
From this project, I will conduct lots of experience regarding political propaganda and acting. This might not be something I use, but I can use my imagination to customize these topics in my future cinematic career. This experience will surely help me with making cool screenwritings and acting structures; it can help me compare the characters’ personalities to the actors.
If I was to do this again, but better, I would come up with a side list of plenty of ways to come back at those who try to deny me and find flaws. I would also want to find a website to master the accent of my country, as I’m sure that caused me a misnomer and gradual decline. Finally, I would come up with a relatable commercial that clearly demonstrates and explains my intention to solve the global issue at hand. Since my speech states that Japan wants to find something better than nukes, I could compare wall-phones with iPhones.
Model United Nations 1
The Model United Nations Project was an intense role-play exhibition where each person in class would pick a country to do research on their opinions. The opinions collected were based off the Venezuelan Refugee crisis that is currently going on and has been since 2013. Over about 4-5 weeks we researched the thoughts of the countries and what kinds of solutions that country would approve. We wrote a policy paper (presented below) of our countries' opinions, we wrote resolutions of solving the crisis to be voted on (presented below), and we wrote speeches to present our final research. We even voted on amendments people intended to ratify.
Policy Paper (Country Perspective)
Although we lack power and command, Indonesia’s strength of 271.7 million united and critical minds will create a World of Infinite Power. Venezuela is not the first step to solving its crisis.
The initial problem of the Venezuelan Refugee and Economic Crisis started from a drop in oil value and production, and investment in a failure. The Venezuelan economy dropped like fruit flies in the morning until Venezuela only had near a ⅓ of their original collected. A crisis that they are trying to fix as fast as possible, only to be ruined by the UN, Venezuela was placed sanctions on admissioning a freeze in their government assets. And recently in August, President Trump ordered additional sanctions barring transactions with the US. Indonesia is on the side of solving Venezuela’s issue quickly, due to their sense of World Unition. One way this can be easily understood; Indonesia greatly supports and contributes to the Montevideo Mechanism, which is entirely dedicated to seek and preserve peace in Venezuela. Indonesian permanent mission of the republic Muhsin Syihab urged humanitarian aid be sent to Venezuela through a channel of the UN, even though it had failed due to the fact that “the Council has failed in its mandate because of narrowly motivated interests that have been allowed to prevail over those of the most vulnerable. The failure of this organ has severely impaired its credibility in the eyes of the international community” (un.org). Even though they failed, Indonesia hopes Venezuela will overcome this soon.
Indonesia has always had a clear opinion on the Venezuelan crisis; clear and principled. Indonesia’s idea to fix the Venezuela crisis is truly genius and something many would not recognize first. “Indonesia regrets that we cannot achieve unity in the Security Council on how to address the situation in Venezuela” (Mr. Djani). Indonesia believes we step too far past the X-marks-the-spot, we need to step back and realize we can’t achieve a sense of unity within our own solution. Overall Indonesia understands that we need to get our own puzzle put together, and then solving Venezuela’s will be simpler. “We have opened the curtains in the Security Council; now let us open our hearts and bring light to Venezuela” (Mr. Djani).
Works Cited
Although we lack power and command, Indonesia’s strength of 271.7 million united and critical minds will create a World of Infinite Power. Venezuela is not the first step to solving its crisis.
The initial problem of the Venezuelan Refugee and Economic Crisis started from a drop in oil value and production, and investment in a failure. The Venezuelan economy dropped like fruit flies in the morning until Venezuela only had near a ⅓ of their original collected. A crisis that they are trying to fix as fast as possible, only to be ruined by the UN, Venezuela was placed sanctions on admissioning a freeze in their government assets. And recently in August, President Trump ordered additional sanctions barring transactions with the US. Indonesia is on the side of solving Venezuela’s issue quickly, due to their sense of World Unition. One way this can be easily understood; Indonesia greatly supports and contributes to the Montevideo Mechanism, which is entirely dedicated to seek and preserve peace in Venezuela. Indonesian permanent mission of the republic Muhsin Syihab urged humanitarian aid be sent to Venezuela through a channel of the UN, even though it had failed due to the fact that “the Council has failed in its mandate because of narrowly motivated interests that have been allowed to prevail over those of the most vulnerable. The failure of this organ has severely impaired its credibility in the eyes of the international community” (un.org). Even though they failed, Indonesia hopes Venezuela will overcome this soon.
Indonesia has always had a clear opinion on the Venezuelan crisis; clear and principled. Indonesia’s idea to fix the Venezuela crisis is truly genius and something many would not recognize first. “Indonesia regrets that we cannot achieve unity in the Security Council on how to address the situation in Venezuela” (Mr. Djani). Indonesia believes we step too far past the X-marks-the-spot, we need to step back and realize we can’t achieve a sense of unity within our own solution. Overall Indonesia understands that we need to get our own puzzle put together, and then solving Venezuela’s will be simpler. “We have opened the curtains in the Security Council; now let us open our hearts and bring light to Venezuela” (Mr. Djani).
Works Cited
- Security Council. “Venezuelans Must Resolve Crisis Themselves, Security Council Delegates Agree While Differing over Legitimacy of Contending Parties | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases.” United Nations, United Nations, 26 Feb. 2019, www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13719.doc.htm.
- Security Council, UN. “The Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.” PDF, 28 Feb. 2019, www.securitycouncilreport.org/atf/cf/%7B65BFCF9B-6D27-4E9C-8CD3-CF6E4FF96FF9 %7D/s_pv_8476.pdf
MUN 1 Project Reflection
This project was most interesting due to the experience of having the ability to completely step into the shoes of the country I was. I felt like for everyone, they would ignore their own opinions and be so into being the spokesperson of their country. Everyone spent so much time going deep like the ocean within this project, it really felt like a United Nations debate. The UN's delegates often; don't agree, focus on flaws, and some countries have similar thoughts but others are so outside the box you need coordinates to find the box again. These things I enjoy, I do like role-plays among funny topics like this, and I feel like I will definitely use this experience in the future.
I have grown greatly throughout this project because I had been able to respond faster to defend the opinion of Indonesia. Including at the end I tricked everyone into realizing they were proving my point in a way (Proving we can't be a real United Nations and neither can the official UN due to lack of unity). I feel like this experience is what I should take away most, I just believe it is the most beneficial in the future, but otherwise I have simply a good amount of speaking/presenting experience.
For the first conference, I felt very prepared, but due to the fact that my country had really nothing to say to the others except "eh, well..." it may seem like I had low participation. But at the same time, Indonesia is definitely on the low end of being active within the UN as well, so I kind of was matching character. I felt like the country just was what it was and I could only do that exact amount and no more. Preparation is limited to the possibilities.
Next conference I intend to simply switch up countries. I am certain that Indonesia will have more advice that sounds like Master Wu Gui, and I intend to get a different opinion from a different country on a different world issue topic. I feel like I did the maximum research and didn't get anything that people would agree with, and since the next topic is nuclear warfare solutions, I want a country with a strong noticeable opinion.
This project was most interesting due to the experience of having the ability to completely step into the shoes of the country I was. I felt like for everyone, they would ignore their own opinions and be so into being the spokesperson of their country. Everyone spent so much time going deep like the ocean within this project, it really felt like a United Nations debate. The UN's delegates often; don't agree, focus on flaws, and some countries have similar thoughts but others are so outside the box you need coordinates to find the box again. These things I enjoy, I do like role-plays among funny topics like this, and I feel like I will definitely use this experience in the future.
I have grown greatly throughout this project because I had been able to respond faster to defend the opinion of Indonesia. Including at the end I tricked everyone into realizing they were proving my point in a way (Proving we can't be a real United Nations and neither can the official UN due to lack of unity). I feel like this experience is what I should take away most, I just believe it is the most beneficial in the future, but otherwise I have simply a good amount of speaking/presenting experience.
For the first conference, I felt very prepared, but due to the fact that my country had really nothing to say to the others except "eh, well..." it may seem like I had low participation. But at the same time, Indonesia is definitely on the low end of being active within the UN as well, so I kind of was matching character. I felt like the country just was what it was and I could only do that exact amount and no more. Preparation is limited to the possibilities.
Next conference I intend to simply switch up countries. I am certain that Indonesia will have more advice that sounds like Master Wu Gui, and I intend to get a different opinion from a different country on a different world issue topic. I feel like I did the maximum research and didn't get anything that people would agree with, and since the next topic is nuclear warfare solutions, I want a country with a strong noticeable opinion.
The Adolescence Project
In this project, we studied the adolescence of generations, and then we interviewed someone of a previous generation to collect facts and make a summary about it. We collected a picture of our interviewee (see below). We also put in our summary OUR own opinions about what they compared us to their generation. And we let out interviewees come to our exhibition and show them our product. Mine personally were very impressed.
“Adolescents today are afforded everything we weren’t.'' says Donald and Karen Coker. I decided to conduct an interview on my grandparents, they are baby boomers, born in the mid 40s. They are very factual and like to learn. I conducted this interview throughout 4 topics, being; Youth Responsibility, Social Life and Activity, Tough Times You Experienced, and what their Perspectives on Evolution of Adolescents is. They had a lot of opinions that led to a spread of new ideas about what their experiences were like, and they made a lot of connections that made their generation from 60 years ago seem not so different despite some of the greatest improvements like the Internet breakthrough.
I opened up with the question of “What was your favorite invention you were born into, like our generation is with smartphones?” They said that they most valued the television, because before that, all they had was a radio and a few stations. They were greatly appreciative, even if they could just adjust 3 channels and volume, they had absolutely no expectations, greed was greatly lesser back then, people then had respect for people who invented ways to make their lives better more so than now, now people imagine that inventions are simple and just produce like money in a factory.
I asked them about their youth parents expectations, they said that they did have around the house chores, they were expected to get themselves to and from school, and keep pretty good grades in school. Some of their adolescence jobs, Donald worked at a movie theater, he worked as an usher and director. He learned to be responsible and manage time; so he could make an organized time schedule for school, work, home, and other tasks. Karen worked throughout high school at a local newspaper printing, she advertised for the newspaper, she also learned to make time for all of her aspects and tasks in life and get organized. Then as an adult job, Karen took 2 years of college and then decided to work at the University of Texas. She was interested in making her own kind of ideas, she helped engineer an artificial heart! Then Donald worked for a civil engineering company after college. It shows how he liked to interact with the manmade environment, even now he has lots of perspectives on how the world had many issues that evolved into bigger ones. I think he has a very intricate opinion.
The second big topic was about their social and active life, Donald would visit friends at gas stations to talk, and sometimes help them with their small tasks to handle customers’ cars. He and his friends would always work together to finish each other’s jobs, then they could have time to catch up and spend a few hours having fun. Karen would often be with her sisters playing outside, riding bikes, or collecting frogs. She didn’t really spend much time watching TV or anything like that, one thing our generation is lesser of good at; social and environmental interaction. One last thing they were very aware of is curfews of dinner time and nighttime. Be there or be square kinda deal, because everyone would sit down to eat, and your chair would be empty and ignored. Donald had also noticed how the restrictions and expectations of school compared with today. “You wore nice, FULLY covering clothes, you didn’t wear jewelry much at all, and it was just a sign of respect,'' he says.
I had asked for theme 3 what intense times they experienced, and we had a discussion on WW2 right off the bat, they told me about the instances that nobody had new stuff, families shared everything, and the budget was watched like time. They took hand-me-downs, and fixed all their equipment, because it would have to last you quite a few years. Compared to today, all 6 of the sixlets want an iPhone 11, they don’t pay attention to what they’re getting their family into. Only a decade after that conflict, the Vietnam war broke out, and their observations and perspectives were that everyone was afraid they’d have to go. The men would only go though, they had a draft, and 17 and older would have to sign up, and if their number was called, they’d go into the military. So they were worried to think about... what could happen if you were chosen. Nowadays, the government takes volunteers, I feel like respect to the military and the country’s freedom is pretty even between the times. Some other historical events they thought were important; the moon landing was so inspirational, by then they knew that technology was evolving at a strong rate. One other was Martin Luther King and segregated rights, Grandma had a mixed school by 61’, but Grandpa’s schools were never segregated, at least while he was there. People then were either fine with it, or SUPER against it, now I witness adolescents make jokes about it.
The last topic, which was their perspectives on adolescents’ evolution, they had a lot to say. “Your generation is really just a lot less respectful to our elders, and to each other in a way; like not dropping an f-bomb every time you turn around. And just a lot of unappreciation for teachers/parents/and elders”. With all they are given and not much respect to the givers. They said we expect things like college to be paid for, so much to be said for our entitlement. And they mentioned that it’s still going, like all kinds of jobs will change within only a few years. That’s what elders mean when they say: “I know more about you that you realize”. I asked if they were entitled to anything, and they both agreed it was just food, clothing, and education. Their parents said “I’ll put a roof over your head, but you earn the rest on your own.” “Nobody gives you something for nothing,'' they agree. Their parents said, “If you create your own awful problems, you’re staying with them and solving them, I’m not getting you out”. And some of their biggest advice for our generation was to take control of your own life, and be responsible for your own actions. They say it’s much more rewarding to make it alone that have someone do it for you.
Some of the last topics they mentioned was life events to be remembered, and they said you always hope to instill in your children and grandchildren. Teach them some of the values you grew up with, and hope you can make a high impact teaching them good values.
My opinions on what ALL they said I just feel like they explained a whole generation of almost 25 years running in 20 minutes. I see how appreciative they are, unlike us. How responsible and organized they are; more so than us. They were a lot more contributive to the world, and I hope the rest of our generation can make a turnaround difference.
I opened up with the question of “What was your favorite invention you were born into, like our generation is with smartphones?” They said that they most valued the television, because before that, all they had was a radio and a few stations. They were greatly appreciative, even if they could just adjust 3 channels and volume, they had absolutely no expectations, greed was greatly lesser back then, people then had respect for people who invented ways to make their lives better more so than now, now people imagine that inventions are simple and just produce like money in a factory.
I asked them about their youth parents expectations, they said that they did have around the house chores, they were expected to get themselves to and from school, and keep pretty good grades in school. Some of their adolescence jobs, Donald worked at a movie theater, he worked as an usher and director. He learned to be responsible and manage time; so he could make an organized time schedule for school, work, home, and other tasks. Karen worked throughout high school at a local newspaper printing, she advertised for the newspaper, she also learned to make time for all of her aspects and tasks in life and get organized. Then as an adult job, Karen took 2 years of college and then decided to work at the University of Texas. She was interested in making her own kind of ideas, she helped engineer an artificial heart! Then Donald worked for a civil engineering company after college. It shows how he liked to interact with the manmade environment, even now he has lots of perspectives on how the world had many issues that evolved into bigger ones. I think he has a very intricate opinion.
The second big topic was about their social and active life, Donald would visit friends at gas stations to talk, and sometimes help them with their small tasks to handle customers’ cars. He and his friends would always work together to finish each other’s jobs, then they could have time to catch up and spend a few hours having fun. Karen would often be with her sisters playing outside, riding bikes, or collecting frogs. She didn’t really spend much time watching TV or anything like that, one thing our generation is lesser of good at; social and environmental interaction. One last thing they were very aware of is curfews of dinner time and nighttime. Be there or be square kinda deal, because everyone would sit down to eat, and your chair would be empty and ignored. Donald had also noticed how the restrictions and expectations of school compared with today. “You wore nice, FULLY covering clothes, you didn’t wear jewelry much at all, and it was just a sign of respect,'' he says.
I had asked for theme 3 what intense times they experienced, and we had a discussion on WW2 right off the bat, they told me about the instances that nobody had new stuff, families shared everything, and the budget was watched like time. They took hand-me-downs, and fixed all their equipment, because it would have to last you quite a few years. Compared to today, all 6 of the sixlets want an iPhone 11, they don’t pay attention to what they’re getting their family into. Only a decade after that conflict, the Vietnam war broke out, and their observations and perspectives were that everyone was afraid they’d have to go. The men would only go though, they had a draft, and 17 and older would have to sign up, and if their number was called, they’d go into the military. So they were worried to think about... what could happen if you were chosen. Nowadays, the government takes volunteers, I feel like respect to the military and the country’s freedom is pretty even between the times. Some other historical events they thought were important; the moon landing was so inspirational, by then they knew that technology was evolving at a strong rate. One other was Martin Luther King and segregated rights, Grandma had a mixed school by 61’, but Grandpa’s schools were never segregated, at least while he was there. People then were either fine with it, or SUPER against it, now I witness adolescents make jokes about it.
The last topic, which was their perspectives on adolescents’ evolution, they had a lot to say. “Your generation is really just a lot less respectful to our elders, and to each other in a way; like not dropping an f-bomb every time you turn around. And just a lot of unappreciation for teachers/parents/and elders”. With all they are given and not much respect to the givers. They said we expect things like college to be paid for, so much to be said for our entitlement. And they mentioned that it’s still going, like all kinds of jobs will change within only a few years. That’s what elders mean when they say: “I know more about you that you realize”. I asked if they were entitled to anything, and they both agreed it was just food, clothing, and education. Their parents said “I’ll put a roof over your head, but you earn the rest on your own.” “Nobody gives you something for nothing,'' they agree. Their parents said, “If you create your own awful problems, you’re staying with them and solving them, I’m not getting you out”. And some of their biggest advice for our generation was to take control of your own life, and be responsible for your own actions. They say it’s much more rewarding to make it alone that have someone do it for you.
Some of the last topics they mentioned was life events to be remembered, and they said you always hope to instill in your children and grandchildren. Teach them some of the values you grew up with, and hope you can make a high impact teaching them good values.
My opinions on what ALL they said I just feel like they explained a whole generation of almost 25 years running in 20 minutes. I see how appreciative they are, unlike us. How responsible and organized they are; more so than us. They were a lot more contributive to the world, and I hope the rest of our generation can make a turnaround difference.
Project Reflection
When I completed this project, I felt most proud of my completion of the essay. I reread it and thought that it really did capture the most intricate descriptions of what my grandparents told me. I was also proud of how I made the essay all about opinion and comparison. I had the entire essay all about what they found our generation as. And at the very end I held all my opinions, and found it amazing on how our opinions compared.
I found a difficult point trying to figure the opinions into one "moral". I felt like everything was important, but my peers disagreed. I used my feedback to attempt to delete extra and unnecessary information, and more so connect certain points with the main idea. It wasn't much to work around, so I am happy I didn't mess up much at all.
The most important thing I learned throughout this project was that the more peer opinions you get, the better. With my peers' feedback I managed to rewrite and come up with an intricate but simple final product that showed true depth. This is something I intend to take with me to the next projects, and I will definitely make sure I get others' thoughts.
So to top it off, I rated myself on my preparation and process of this project a 9.6 out of 10, I did get off topic once or twice for a moment or two. And I forgot to print part of the draft initially, but I used my time and resources to finish and succeed!
I found a difficult point trying to figure the opinions into one "moral". I felt like everything was important, but my peers disagreed. I used my feedback to attempt to delete extra and unnecessary information, and more so connect certain points with the main idea. It wasn't much to work around, so I am happy I didn't mess up much at all.
The most important thing I learned throughout this project was that the more peer opinions you get, the better. With my peers' feedback I managed to rewrite and come up with an intricate but simple final product that showed true depth. This is something I intend to take with me to the next projects, and I will definitely make sure I get others' thoughts.
So to top it off, I rated myself on my preparation and process of this project a 9.6 out of 10, I did get off topic once or twice for a moment or two. And I forgot to print part of the draft initially, but I used my time and resources to finish and succeed!