Blog #23

Final Lesson Reflection

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
I am most proud about how I effectively spoke about the complex topic of primordial black holes. One of the concerns that my advisors had was not thoroughly explaining a lot of the concepts revolving my answers and questions. My research adviser tried to convince me to reduce the amount of content I had in my presentation. However, I didn't and I am glad I didn't. A majority of the feedback that I received after the presentation were comments about my ability to convey the concepts in a relatable manner. The audience genuinely enjoyed gaining insight on the topic.

What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation (self-assessment)?
AE

What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?
P

What worked for you in your senior project?
My mentorship was the best aspect was the opportunity to work in a lab and research. This summer was the most challenging and enjoyable experience ever. Over the course of about two months I lived near UCLA with a few friends. I would spend the mornings at UCLA learning how to code, experimenting with software and operating systems, researching astrophysical concepts, and visiting in the lab. I had was learning everything from scratch, and it was incredibly rewarding. Of course, it was also very frustrating but that made new concepts and skills more valuable.

If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?
During the second semester, I lost speed a little bit. I wish that I focused on maintaining my discipline. 

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors? Be specific and use examples.
During the middle of my senior project, I began to consider other career opportunities. I was specifically inclined to data analysis in the field of Economics. However, as my senior project went on I realized that astrophysics is for me. I don't if I would stick with astrophysics if it wasn't my senior project topic. I also built a lot of connections within the field.

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