Although the 5th day of presentations only brought us two different projects, both were extremely honest and awesome! They were the perfect way to end the week of strong presentations and truly made me proud of the efforts of all of my students.
Bob: While I was impressed with your project, what truly left a mark on me after your presentation was your ability to truly reflect on both your project and your life. Your insight into what caused your struggles and successes and desire to use that information to move further in life really brought to life the idea of a "happy failer." This ability is something that many people do not possess, and if you are able to capitalize on this, you will no doubt go far in life. I also enjoyed hearing about your plans for the future. While I knew about your passion for nutrition, I think the route that you have chosen to take really targets your strengths and interests, blending them to create a wonderful path for you to pursue.
Andrew: When I listened to your presentation, I could truly see that you picked the perfect project. The fact that you had a set project ahead of you from the beginning (creating the garden) allowed you to center your efforts on concrete tasks like learning about methods and securing materials. While other people probably would have finished the job and not continue to help the family or organization, I think that by conquering the tasks you set for yourself gave you the confidence and desire to continue beyond the original project. While you focused primarily on the tasks at hand, please know that you have an amazing empathy for others that is evident to all who meet you. I am so proud and happy to hear that you are going to continue to serve the families of Habitat for Humanity (and the squirrels who feed off of the gardens), and I look forward to hearing about your success.
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