Albert Labrada--Citizen rights and Responsibilities

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The “Citizens rights and Responsibilities” event was without a doubt an incredible feat by professor Sinkoff, our class leaders, and the groups themselves. At one point, there were a total of 83 individuals in the session ready to observe the work that we had prepared during the last couple of weeks. Dr. Molina’s insight, as well as her own class, added welcoming information that served the overall purpose of the event.  I know I said it on my last blog, but it needs to be mentioned once more, teamwork makes the dreamwork; the communication between class members, leaders, and professors resulted in an overall smooth presentation that went according to plan.

I couldn’t be any prouder of Group 1, ever since our last project I already new of how responsible and dedicated each member was, and the realization of this presentation just further strengthened this believe. Up until the last week before presenting we had been actively communicating with each other, strategizing and brainstorming the various ways in which the presentation could be enhanced. Solidarity also played an essential factor within the members of our group; if possible, someone would step up and help a fellow teammate that was unable or lacked the necessary resources to realize a specific task. Members such as Victoria and Sofia also took it upon themselves to make important decisions, contribute needed ideas, and offer their time for the success of the team. Overall, Group 1’s presentation on College students and Civic engagement provided a throughout assessment on the impact of civically engaged college students/adolescents. I also wanted to thank our class leader Kaitlin for opening our project as well as for her feedback.

Moving up to Group 2, their presentation was pleasantly surprising. Even though they had not shown much of their progress in the weeks leading up to the presentation, I was please to observe the hard work that went into creating their project. Regardless of the event being online I’m sure that every group was aware of the magnitude and importance of this occasion. From the brochure, all the way until the q&a section, Group 2 demonstrated a vast understanding of their topic and were able to communicate this knowledge to all the individuals present.

Once again Group 3 exceeded expectations. They presented a well-formed and detail brochure that comprised the talking points of their research. The structure and organization in which the videos were exhibited showed how much thinking they devoted to maximizing the soundness and quality of their work; It made it easier to understand and digest the role of civic engagement in children and its importance.

Undoubtedly, this event was a big-time accomplishment. The topics discussed by each group were all equally important, not only to the individual but to the community. Events like this one contain the power of changing the world; I know that due to all the research done on the weeks leading up to that day influenced me to go out there and vote. And if my mind was changed then who knows how many more were affected as well.