Throughout this project I experienced so many things that helped me out not just as a student but as person as well. I used critical thinking when it came to my research paper and when my mentor asked me question. Most of the time when one of his appointment ends he asked me questions about the appointment. He point out specific things about the appointment thats why I always pay attention on his appointments. When I worked with my mentor, the collaboration that we had was something different. We always connect with the things we do. He helps me out what I should talk about in my blogs and in life. How I can help out people in the future.
I gained so much because of this project. I learned so many things from my mentor and things we did. I became more patience to people. I don't get annoyed so easily by people. I became more social with new people I meet because he would make me talk to the people he introduce me. I became more open and got more comfortable with people. I became a smarter person not justin books but in general as well. I think about the consequences before I do things.
Theres some challenges that I had to overcome when it came to this project. First, getting to my mentor is one of my challenges that I had to overcome. I dont drive yet and if I take the bus it would take me forever just to get to my mentor. I had to ask my parents to drop me off at Skyline College so I can do my hours. Another challenge was finding my mentor. I was scared that I wouldnt find my mentor and lose all the points of that part of the project, which is ten percent of it. Last thing I had to overcome was my shyness. I'm a very shy person in the beginning. I had to get comfortable real fast because I meet new people everyday. As a counselor you have to comfortable on who youre having a meeting with. I learned that to my mentor because he meets new people everyday and different ages as well.
Doing this project made me want to pursue counseling in the future. it gave me a different perspective about counseling. I love my mentors jobs and it makes me want to be a counselor. He's not just a counselor but he is also a teacher, artist, hip-hop expert and a wonderful person to his kids. I want to be just like him if I ever come a counselor. This been a great experience for me. I learned so much in this couple of months I been doing this project.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Final Hours
3 hours down so 0 more to go, 25 hours in total
This is a late post blog because I didnt have time to blog about my last hour. For my last hour, I went to Skyline to meet up my mentor on a Saturday. They had a play about the Filipino that the student made. I was there to help out my mentor. My job there was to make sure that the people that comes in has their ticket before they go in. He said some people tries to sneak in at the show. I got there around 5:30 pm. before the show even began. I waited for Mr. Nevado in front of the main theater of Skyline. When I was there I met more people, which was awesome. There was some kids from Oceana High School as well but they were there to promote an event that they're having. I stayed for three hours which completed my hours. 25 hours done working with my mentor and it was an amazing experience.
This is a late post blog because I didnt have time to blog about my last hour. For my last hour, I went to Skyline to meet up my mentor on a Saturday. They had a play about the Filipino that the student made. I was there to help out my mentor. My job there was to make sure that the people that comes in has their ticket before they go in. He said some people tries to sneak in at the show. I got there around 5:30 pm. before the show even began. I waited for Mr. Nevado in front of the main theater of Skyline. When I was there I met more people, which was awesome. There was some kids from Oceana High School as well but they were there to promote an event that they're having. I stayed for three hours which completed my hours. 25 hours done working with my mentor and it was an amazing experience.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
typical day
Another 2 hours done 3 more to go. 22 hours in total
Today, my mentor had 3 appointments. It was two old ladies and one guy. It was a typical appointment for us though. When I asked him about whats the reason people go and come meet with him. He said most people see him because of scheduling and transferring. But He also said some people go to him because of personal problems as well. After appointments we went out and walked around. We went to the theater to check out the rehearsal for the show that his students are making. We also took pictures of his offices and his classroom. I liked the view in the balcony of his room.
Today, my mentor had 3 appointments. It was two old ladies and one guy. It was a typical appointment for us though. When I asked him about whats the reason people go and come meet with him. He said most people see him because of scheduling and transferring. But He also said some people go to him because of personal problems as well. After appointments we went out and walked around. We went to the theater to check out the rehearsal for the show that his students are making. We also took pictures of his offices and his classroom. I liked the view in the balcony of his room.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Something new everyday.
2 hours down so 5 more to go. 20 hours in total
Three appointment today, three different kind of people. I learn something everytime I go to my mentor and I love it. I already feel the experience of being a mentor and some parts that involves being a counselor. What I learned today? hmm... Well I learned that theres different kind of people that can go to you. As a counselor you accept this a do the best of your capability to help them out. Today on of the appointment was an old man, he was about 50 plus of age. For that appointment, my mentor told me that some people they wouldn't believe that he's the counselor. But, he respected my mentor when he talks. The second appointment was a guy that used to be part of a gang and used to be in jail. Mr. Nate Nevado told me that when you encounter people like this you have to keep it chill and make sure you dont offend them. The guy told him that he wanted to change and help kids. He wants to get back to help his community. He's already part of a program that helps kids to not go to a path that he took when he was a kid. My mentor told me that always have eye contacts because you dont want to show the person that youre scared. Its making it seem like youre judging them and kind of pushing them away. The last appointment was a guy, pretty young too. He was kicked out of Cal State in the East Bay because he wasnt focus on school. He went from a 4 years to a 2 years school. Well thats what all that happened to my mentor today.
Three appointment today, three different kind of people. I learn something everytime I go to my mentor and I love it. I already feel the experience of being a mentor and some parts that involves being a counselor. What I learned today? hmm... Well I learned that theres different kind of people that can go to you. As a counselor you accept this a do the best of your capability to help them out. Today on of the appointment was an old man, he was about 50 plus of age. For that appointment, my mentor told me that some people they wouldn't believe that he's the counselor. But, he respected my mentor when he talks. The second appointment was a guy that used to be part of a gang and used to be in jail. Mr. Nate Nevado told me that when you encounter people like this you have to keep it chill and make sure you dont offend them. The guy told him that he wanted to change and help kids. He wants to get back to help his community. He's already part of a program that helps kids to not go to a path that he took when he was a kid. My mentor told me that always have eye contacts because you dont want to show the person that youre scared. Its making it seem like youre judging them and kind of pushing them away. The last appointment was a guy, pretty young too. He was kicked out of Cal State in the East Bay because he wasnt focus on school. He went from a 4 years to a 2 years school. Well thats what all that happened to my mentor today.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Last day in class
2 hours down 7 more to go! 18 hours in total
The last day that I was in my mentor's class was pretty cool. It somewhat felt like I was in a high school class but there was some difference. I really like how he teach his students. I feel like if I was in his class I would actually pay attention and not just sleep. He likes to be active and have group works for his class. They had a quadrant table and he gave out post it. They had this website when you text a code to a number it shows how many people text and the percentage of class. He connected the voting and the quadrant table to the time management topic.I was there for the whole class period,
The last day that I was in my mentor's class was pretty cool. It somewhat felt like I was in a high school class but there was some difference. I really like how he teach his students. I feel like if I was in his class I would actually pay attention and not just sleep. He likes to be active and have group works for his class. They had a quadrant table and he gave out post it. They had this website when you text a code to a number it shows how many people text and the percentage of class. He connected the voting and the quadrant table to the time management topic.I was there for the whole class period,
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
good day
9 more to go. 16 hours in total
For today, we had two appointments. It was a straight forward appointments. All they talked about was what classes they need and how can i do all the classes. They figured out when can they take it and whats an easier way. After that I saw him performed at the UYES open mic at the cafeteria. He performed with one of his students, Holly. It was the first time her family seeing her perform and see her rap, including her friends too. They killed that performance and Holly's second song touched me. It was a very strong and powerful song.
For today, we had two appointments. It was a straight forward appointments. All they talked about was what classes they need and how can i do all the classes. They figured out when can they take it and whats an easier way. After that I saw him performed at the UYES open mic at the cafeteria. He performed with one of his students, Holly. It was the first time her family seeing her perform and see her rap, including her friends too. They killed that performance and Holly's second song touched me. It was a very strong and powerful song.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
First day in class
2 hours so that means 11 hours more to go. 14 hours in total
Today I went to skyline early so I can see my mentor teach his class. He was teaching a lot of students. It was a pretty cool class cause they're we'r actually paying attention. They did a a scavenger hunt around the campus. The purpose of the activity was to make sure the students know where the resources they need for school or something they need. They had to take a picture in the building or whats on the paper and they have to show the TA or Mr. Nevado so they can get points.
Today I went to skyline early so I can see my mentor teach his class. He was teaching a lot of students. It was a pretty cool class cause they're we'r actually paying attention. They did a a scavenger hunt around the campus. The purpose of the activity was to make sure the students know where the resources they need for school or something they need. They had to take a picture in the building or whats on the paper and they have to show the TA or Mr. Nevado so they can get points.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Judgement
2 hours done 13 more to go! 12 hours in total.
Today we had two appointments for him, one girl and one boy. I learned today that a counselor needs to recognize if a person is nervous or not. You figure this out on the way they act when you first saw them. He saw her progress report and figured out what she needs help on. He talked to her about it and she said it wasn't a big deal. He connected with her when they had a similar problem. After the appointments, we went to the cafeteria to just chill and chat. He introduced me to two guys that are part of the hip hop club in the campus. Today was a pretty chill for us.
Today we had two appointments for him, one girl and one boy. I learned today that a counselor needs to recognize if a person is nervous or not. You figure this out on the way they act when you first saw them. He saw her progress report and figured out what she needs help on. He talked to her about it and she said it wasn't a big deal. He connected with her when they had a similar problem. After the appointments, we went to the cafeteria to just chill and chat. He introduced me to two guys that are part of the hip hop club in the campus. Today was a pretty chill for us.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Be involve
2 hours down again 15 hours left.
Today I found that my mentor is a model! Cover photo for skyline summer book. I like how my mentor is involve with the campus. He's not one of those counselors that just sit in their room and type things. He's out there with the student, being active with them. We had three appointments today and I like how its about the same topic. Today we worked on helping students out with their units. He talked to them which class to take to get to the UC or state they want to transfer at. He showed them that there's a way to make it easier for them. He really helps them out with what they need. I want to be a counselor like him because he's involve with the campus,students and teaching. Instead of teaching a class I want to coach. I want to be involve and be active. WE GOT THIS!!! 10 hours in total
Today I found that my mentor is a model! Cover photo for skyline summer book. I like how my mentor is involve with the campus. He's not one of those counselors that just sit in their room and type things. He's out there with the student, being active with them. We had three appointments today and I like how its about the same topic. Today we worked on helping students out with their units. He talked to them which class to take to get to the UC or state they want to transfer at. He showed them that there's a way to make it easier for them. He really helps them out with what they need. I want to be a counselor like him because he's involve with the campus,students and teaching. Instead of teaching a class I want to coach. I want to be involve and be active. WE GOT THIS!!! 10 hours in total
Friday, March 22, 2013
Not much
Another 2 hours done for me 17 hours to go.
After 2 weeks not going to my mentor cause of family issues and medical issues, I finally met up with him. For this day though he didnt have any appointment. So, we mostly talked and walked around. He showed me around the campus. We went to the learning center and the library of the campus. We talked about what happened on the rock the school bells event. He gave me a free shirt from the event, limited edition. He had a meeting with his intern that day though. They talked about what she was going to do on Thursday for Mr. Nevado's class.
After 2 weeks not going to my mentor cause of family issues and medical issues, I finally met up with him. For this day though he didnt have any appointment. So, we mostly talked and walked around. He showed me around the campus. We went to the learning center and the library of the campus. We talked about what happened on the rock the school bells event. He gave me a free shirt from the event, limited edition. He had a meeting with his intern that day though. They talked about what she was going to do on Thursday for Mr. Nevado's class.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Good hands
Another 2 hours done 19 more to go.
So today I went to go see Mr. Nevado again. He had three appointments that time I was there. It was nice and cool. He told me how at first you're slow with you stuff and you progress through out time. He compared it to basketball which made me more understand it. Students in there been telling me that I'm in the perfect hands. Honestly, I think I am too because he is really teaching me so many things about counseling and how I can help out student or just people in general. He also told me that it wasn't easy to get where he is right now. There was sometimes that he wanted to give up but he always look at the price. Like he said "Nothing comes easy". I love doing this, I'm really learning how I can help out my friends and family and the future students that I would be helping. Thanks to Mr. Nevado! I am really in good hands.
So today I went to go see Mr. Nevado again. He had three appointments that time I was there. It was nice and cool. He told me how at first you're slow with you stuff and you progress through out time. He compared it to basketball which made me more understand it. Students in there been telling me that I'm in the perfect hands. Honestly, I think I am too because he is really teaching me so many things about counseling and how I can help out student or just people in general. He also told me that it wasn't easy to get where he is right now. There was sometimes that he wanted to give up but he always look at the price. Like he said "Nothing comes easy". I love doing this, I'm really learning how I can help out my friends and family and the future students that I would be helping. Thanks to Mr. Nevado! I am really in good hands.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Mentor 2
4 hours done 21 more to go.
Today I went to my mentor and it was just AMAZING! He had three appointment today and the students didnt mind if I stayed. Those three students had different personality so I learned how counselors work with different kind of students. One of the students were kind of shy. One of them was really open and he was comfortable talking to Mr. Nevado but the last one he was really shy. I learned different things today. I learned the difference between what and why. When you ask a person a "why" question it make it seem like you're more aggressive. Today was just amazing. I was with my mentor 330-530 and it was just learning experienced every min. From we went to his meetings through our walk way to the career center.
Today I went to my mentor and it was just AMAZING! He had three appointment today and the students didnt mind if I stayed. Those three students had different personality so I learned how counselors work with different kind of students. One of the students were kind of shy. One of them was really open and he was comfortable talking to Mr. Nevado but the last one he was really shy. I learned different things today. I learned the difference between what and why. When you ask a person a "why" question it make it seem like you're more aggressive. Today was just amazing. I was with my mentor 330-530 and it was just learning experienced every min. From we went to his meetings through our walk way to the career center.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Day one (2 hours)
2 hours down 23 more to go
So today I went to go meet up with my mentor, Mr. Nate Nevado. We were together for 2 hours. He showed me around the campus. He introduce me to people, there was alot of them. He had two appointments that day and I was there in the back taking notes. He really showed me a different side of a counselor. I thought counselors just sit and type things on their computer. He was connected with so many people that can help his students. Those two hours I was there, I wasn't bored at all. It was fun and a great experience for me. Day one of this is a success. .
So today I went to go meet up with my mentor, Mr. Nate Nevado. We were together for 2 hours. He showed me around the campus. He introduce me to people, there was alot of them. He had two appointments that day and I was there in the back taking notes. He really showed me a different side of a counselor. I thought counselors just sit and type things on their computer. He was connected with so many people that can help his students. Those two hours I was there, I wasn't bored at all. It was fun and a great experience for me. Day one of this is a success. .
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Fiscal Cliff Response
A.) The Republicans and the Democrat reached an agreement when the Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had the final talk with Vice President Joe Biden. The senator agreed with the president when they had the last talk. They now increased the tax for the people that make $400,000-$450,000 up to 39.6 percent, it used to be 35 percent. This mark a victory for President Obama. The Republican and the Democrat are now in the same page when it comes to tax increase.
B.) In the beginning of my search, I first typed "Fiscal Cliff problem position Republican AND Democrat". I couldn't find anything so i reworded it to "Fiscal Cliff problem Republican VS Democrat" . I also didn't find anything. The last thing i did was "Fiscal Cliff Republican VS Democrat" Then I found the website that i used to answer the problem.
C.) http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/political/fiscal-cliff-deal-reached-republican-and-democrats-compromise-according-to-officials
B.) In the beginning of my search, I first typed "Fiscal Cliff problem position Republican AND Democrat". I couldn't find anything so i reworded it to "Fiscal Cliff problem Republican VS Democrat" . I also didn't find anything. The last thing i did was "Fiscal Cliff Republican VS Democrat" Then I found the website that i used to answer the problem.
C.) http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/political/fiscal-cliff-deal-reached-republican-and-democrats-compromise-according-to-officials
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)