As the fall semester draws to a close, most seniors completing BPhil theses are just starting the research portion of their projects. Meanwhile, I just successfully defended my BPhil thesis and I would like to share my reflection on the BPhil process for those who are starting to embark on the later portion of this…
Tag: Fall 2021
Semester wraps up: thoughts on the ATP in Fayette County
All of our hard work this semester has been nicely organized into two through presentations, which we have tailored for our specific audiences. The presentation created for Connellsville formally introduces the Appalachian Teaching Project to the community and details our work from this semester. The Pitt branch of the ATP will hopefully be in a…
CEC in the Hill: Signing Off? Not Just Yet.
On Wednesday, September 29th, Parker Werns, (then) Honors College housing manager and (current) Assistant Director of Student Engagement sent out a newsletter which discussed a position opening for the CEC S.T.E.A.M. Ambassador. As soon as I read the position description, I knew the position was the perfect match for me, and within hours I had…
ATP: Chapter 1
Although my time working with the Pitt Appalachian Teaching Project team has come to an end, the work of the ATP itself is poised to continue for years to come. This has been perhaps the most rewarding aspect of our work–knowing that we have laid the groundwork for future groups to build off of and…
End of Semester Reflection: ATP Experience
The final deliverables our ATP team of 10 students and 5 faculty created were 2 thorough presentations and an asset map with corresponding data definitions. We worked extensively this semester to collect background research about Fayette County and Connellsville, but more specifically the assets that exist in the county and communities. We hope these deliverables…
ATP Semester Recap!
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the blog; today’s post is a wrap up of the semester. This was an incredibly valuable learning experience and one that I will remember for a long time. The deliverables that our team created consisted of several recommendations to the Connellsville community as well as suggestions for future groups working…
ATP Reflection: Find What You Love.
The first installation of the Appalachian Teaching Project has reached its conclusion at Pitt. In the end, our group met our primary goal! We created a working asset map to fuel and encourage further community development work in Connellsville and the larger Fayette county area. We made a series of deliverables—specific presentations, data tables, and…
CEA Paris: An Open Letter
To Whom it may Concern, Hello my name is Stefan Bordeianu, and I am nearing the end of my study abroad experience in Paris. My time in France was a bit unconventional due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but it has nevertheless been transformative. The intention of this letter is to provide prospective study abroad students…
The End of An Amazing Experience
I can hardly believe it myself, but my journey with The College Decisionator is officially coming to a close. While I will always remember the many experiences this internship has given me, I will be sad to be leaving my work and collaborators on this app. A key takeaway I have had is to think…
A Catalyst for Change: Post Reflection
When group project presentations begin, final exams start approaching, study sessions become rampant, that usually means the end of the semester is near. For me, I have the privilege of adding one more thing: a reflection of my CUTF fellowship. I began this fellowship with one question in mind: What does an inclusive education look…