Senior Final Lesson/Interview Reflection
1. What three lessons were most helpful for you to see, and why?
-Brandon Le, Film Editing
Brandon's presentation was a great example of how hard work can pay off. Many presentations appeared to have been assembled within hours, while Brandon's could have very well taken weeks. The short clips Brandon prepared not only exemplified the lesson he was trying to teach but also kept the audience completely engaged. Brandon's ability to deliver an expert presentation is one I will need to teach myself if I want to succeed.
-Matthew Ibarra, Engineering
Matthew's presentation was one of the few presentations that tied itself to a relevance with the audience. Every time an answer to the EQ was proposed, Matthew was sure to go in depth with why his answer could work and how it relates to daily activities. Matthew's ability to explain relevance as well as telling anecdotes about his mentorship kept attention high which is something I will definitely need when explaining the topic I wish to pursue.
-Emaan Ahmed, Astrophysics
Emaan's presentation on Astrophysics helped me understand just how in depth a good senior presentation should be. Her attention to detail is parallel to none and her activity made me feel like I actually learned something I would have never come across myself unlike many presentations I attended.
2. List one thing that you learned about the senior project in interviews that will help you get off to a good start?
-In senior project interviews, Iliana taught me the importance of treating all deadlines like they are tomorrow. She mentioned many of her fellow seniors stressing and pulling out hair because of their negligence to get all tasks done as soon as possible, while she on the other-hand finished her tasks in a timely manner and felt no pressure. This is a habit I will need to condition myself towards, however the payoff will be invaluable in the course of my adult life.
3. What topic(s) are you considering, and why?
- For my topic, I am highly considering computer engineering or computer science. Computer engineering has been an interest of mine for years and because there is much money to be had if a career is pursued, creating a network of contacts who can help me land a job in the future seems like great incentive to pursue my interests.
4. What EQ do you think might be interesting to consider in guiding a project like this? (Please don't worry about any sort of formula...we want this question to come from your genuine interest).
- What is the most effective way to ensure long-term customer satisfaction of a computer-run product?
5. What are some ideas you have about finding summer mentorship?
- Currently my uncle works for Microsoft and he has contacted the recruiter for internships to help me land an internship. In case of the internship not working out, I have stayed in contact with a software developer who appears willing to take me under his wing for my senior year.
