This Wednesday's meeting was packed, and we got to work straightaway. We first discussed the Bayside visit, and the class was able to share what they had learned and experienced, including the Zumba session and the exchange of learning between seniors and the students about aspects that can build an age-friendly community. Overall, everyone who attended had a magnificent time, and most importantly, each student was able to garner insight from the elders. This is a significant facet of what the LCS program is about, which is allowing students to learn directly from conversing with the seniors of the San Diego community instead of simply reading articles or books about them.
Next, we had a UCSD professor give a presentation on how to prepare a poster for the upcoming health aging symposium, where the students will be sharing our work with the HAPS and NAPS. She was very clear in her advice, and I really appreciated that she was taking her time to give us such important tips that will be relevant for almost all of us in the future. I am excited about the posters that our classmates will be creating; it is our chance to show others about the meaningful projects we have completed.
Afterwards, I presented my short story called "I Didn't Have No Family Before I Was Married." I think it's so important for a student to read this kind of narrative that so greatly contrasts the life he or she lives. The story illustrated the struggles of those disadvantaged and the challenges of everyday life for these people; I am thankful that the LCS program is helping me open my mind to new people and facets of society I was not aware of before.
Next, we had a UCSD professor give a presentation on how to prepare a poster for the upcoming health aging symposium, where the students will be sharing our work with the HAPS and NAPS. She was very clear in her advice, and I really appreciated that she was taking her time to give us such important tips that will be relevant for almost all of us in the future. I am excited about the posters that our classmates will be creating; it is our chance to show others about the meaningful projects we have completed.
Afterwards, I presented my short story called "I Didn't Have No Family Before I Was Married." I think it's so important for a student to read this kind of narrative that so greatly contrasts the life he or she lives. The story illustrated the struggles of those disadvantaged and the challenges of everyday life for these people; I am thankful that the LCS program is helping me open my mind to new people and facets of society I was not aware of before.