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Proyecto final!!!!

 After conducting interviews with first generation students whose first language is not English and gathering sufficient research, my next step will be to conceptualize a program aimed at fostering a supportive environment where these students feel truly heard and valued. This program will focus on creating safe spaces for open dialogue, allowing students to share their experiences and challenges. I envision incorporating mentorship opportunities, where students can connect with peers and faculty who understand their unique backgrounds and can offer guidance. Additionally, I will explore workshops and resources that address language barriers, cultural integration, and academic support. By prioritizing their voices in the development of the program, I aim to ensure that it meets their specific needs and promotes a sense of belonging within the academic community. Ultimately, this initiative will strive to empower first generation students, helping them navigate their educational journeys with confidence and resilience.

 Program Name: (Working on it)

Objectives: 

• Information Accessibility: Provide comprehensive information about the education system, including application processes, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities. 

• Language Support: Offer language assistance to help students improve their English skills and understand academic requirements.

• Mentorship: Pair students with mentors who are either successful first-generation students or professionals in their desired fields.  

• Community Building: Foster a supportive community where students can share experiences and challenges. 

Key Component:

•  Workshops and Seminars, Educational Workshops, Sessions on navigating high school, college applications, and financial literacy. 

• Language Classes: ESL (English as a Second Language) classes tailored to academic vocabulary and communication. Cultural Competency Training: Workshops for students to understand and embrace cultural diversity in education.

•  One-on-One Support: Advising Sessions: Regular meetings with advisors who can answer questions about academic pathways, college selection, and career options. 

• Tutoring Services: Academic support in core subjects, emphasizing language development alongside content mastery. Mentorship Program, Peer Mentors: Connect students with peers who have navigated similar experiences.

•  Professional Mentors: Collaborate with local professionals for career guidance and networking opportunities. Community Engagement: Family Involvement: Workshops for families to understand the educational system and how to support their children. 

• Cultural Events: Celebrate diverse cultures through events that encourage community participation and support.

•  Resource Hub: Online Platform: Create a bilingual website with resources, FAQs, and a forum for students to ask questions and connect.

•  Printed Materials: Distribute brochures and guides in multiple languages to ensure accessibility. 

• Needs Addressed, Information Gap: Many first-generation students lack access to crucial educational information. This program can bridge that gap. Language Barriers: By providing language support, students can better engage with their education. 

• Social Isolation: Fostering a community helps students feel connected and supported. Confidence Building: Empowering students through mentorship and skill development boosts their self-esteem and aspirations.

 Outcome: By implementing (program name), first-generation students who are non-native English speakers will gain the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive academically and prepare for future opportunities. This program can significantly enhance their educational experience and pave the way for personal and professional growth. 

I can use my identity privilege to connect with young people. I embody a powerful presence as a Dominican immigrant, creating a space where young people with similar backgrounds feel understood and validated. My cultural pride shines through as I celebrate Dominican culture with storytelling, music, and food, instilling a sense of pride in their identities and encouraging self-expression. By sharing my personal journey and the challenges I've faced, I inspire resilience and show that overcoming obstacles is possible. My outgoing nature allows me to actively listen to young people's stories and concerns, validating their experiences. I embrace challenges and model risk-taking, encouraging young people to step out of their comfort zones. I create safe environments for them to express themselves and learn from failures without fear of judgment. As a mentor, I offer guidance and support, helping young people navigate their own challenges. 

While working on this project I will be fully present, prioritizing the needs of young people and creating an environment where they feel free to express their true selves. I'll remind them that authenticity is more valuable than conformity, empowering them to embrace their uniqueness and strive to be the best versions of themselves.

I still need to work on the readings I want to use because I find it difficult to cite sources, but I will work on it.

Tuck y su Research

Tuck is speaking to groups of people, specially native and urban communities, who have often been taken advantage of by researchers. She understands that these communities have a difficult history with research. They feel like they are studied too much, but their needs and stories are often ignored in the results. This shows that it is important to conduct research in a way that respects these communities and values their voices and histories.

Something that stood out to me was how she talks about Resistance and Resilience. Especially in indigenous communities facing oppression. Resistance means actively fighting against unfair treatment. it includes actions like protesting, celebrating culture, and organizing people to stand up for their rights. it is about pushing back against harmful system and claiming one's identity and freedom. Resilience on the other hand refers to the ability to recover from hard times. However, Tuck warns against seeing resilience as just a personal strength.

She believes is wrong to place all the responsibility for survival on individuals or communities without looking at the deeper reasons for their struggles. instead of romanticizing resilience, we should also focus on the need for resistance. Tuck argues that both concepts are important: resilience helps people cope but we must also resist the things that cause suffering. by understanding both, we can better address the trauma and injustice that communities face. she encourages a shift from just surviving that actively fighting against the problems that creates the need for resilience 

De Brooklyn a Providence...

    La autora looks at the important parts of what we give to society and the personal value we bring that can’t be measured by numbers. It’s important to say that many things we do, like being kind, being creative, and helping others, are very important for our communities and relationships. 

This chapter of the book asks important questions about how we see ourselves and how our actions affect others. As an immigrant it makes sense, it highlights the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring to a diverse society. También nos invita a reflecionar en como estas cualidades constribuyen a la resiliencia y las experiencias compartidas, especialmente navegando challenges que no son visible to others

    Something that I do that can't be measure, I would say listening, I try to be a safe space where people can share their feelings or stories, these moments are very important for making everyone feel like they belong and are supported, I may not measure how much my listening helps, but I see that it makes people feel valued and understood.

MUCHO RESEARCHHH!!!

"Research questions that are precisely framed too early in the study, on the other hand, may lead you to overlook areas of theory or prior experience that are relevant to your understanding of what is going on, or cause you to pay too little attention to a wide range of data early in the study, data that can reveal important and unanticipated phenomena and relationships."

This stood out to me because my research will be based in First Gen students whose first language is no English. There is a lot data to collect from this topic and I know I will probably relate to a lot of the people I will be interviewing. I will have to be careful not to set my research questions too early. If I do, I might miss important ideas or past experiences that can help me understand my topic better. I could also overlook valuable information in the beginning that might show new and surprising connections. It also stood out because I think it is saying how our different perspectives reflects how our unique experiences shape our understanding of the world. Destaca la importancia de aceptar la complejidad y permanecer abierto a hallazgos inesperados, lo cual es un enfoque valioso tanto en research como en la vida.

Los Jóvenes y necesidades emocionales, sociales, educativas, de salud física y de salud mental...

    "Ensure availability and access to a broad, flexible array of effective, high-quality treatment, services, and supports for young people and their families that address their emotional, social, educational, physical health, and mental health needs, including natural and informal supports."

    Yo creo que this quote resalta la importancia de entender el cuidado para los jovenes y sus familias, resaltando la necesidad de una gran cantidad de servicios acesibles that address many aspects of well-being. Reconociendo that emotional, social, educational, physical, and mental health are connected, addressing one area often impacts the others. It is important that educators, and mental health professionals trabajen juntos para crear un support system completo that truly meets the needs of young people and their families.

    It stood out because pienso que es algo que los jóvenes hoy en día están teniendo dificultad con su estado de salud mental, físico y también educational y que quieran buscar una solución y tratamientos que los ayude a mejorarla no solo a los jóvenes si no también a sus familias eso es admirable. 

    Words that I associate with the words "research" or "data"; Diagnosis, Theory, Evidence.

Necesito una siesta Zzz

Looking at all the capstones projects it is a little stressful, I get a sense of overwhelming pressure, hoping to meet the requirement before the deadline, I have a lot going on with School and work this week so that is contributing to my anxiety, maybe when I look at it later on I might have a different feeling about this project. 

I was thinking that maybe my capstone project could be about students/humans who's first language is not English or that came to the U.S when they were young and the challenges they faced not being able to fully communicate or it could be about first generation students, I am not sure yet. I will try to put my ideas together and hopefully end up with a project that will fulfill the class requirement and something that I will feel proud of.