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"Box Man" Debrief

1. I learned that the paragraphs increase in size as the essay went on, short and choppy in the beginning and then larger at the end, adding to the structure of the essay.

2. I wished we had discussed the lonely women more. I think that the type of loneliness that they have should've been contrasted/compared at length with the homeless man.

3. I wished I had said that I don't believe the The Boxcar Children was a proper comparison and that the homeless man could possibly be very selfish or proud in the sense he did not want to accept help or get out of the way.

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Long Form "The Elegant Universe"

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Senior Project

The first thing that came to mind when asked about senior project was medicine. I wanted to do something that would enhance my understanding of the medical field. But my interest in medicine is not confined to the drugs one purchases at the pharmacy. I had always wanted to explore the world of naturopathic/homeopathic medicine and healing. I then realized it was an incredibly broad field to tackle. I decided that my paper would focus on the influences of eastern, traditional medicine on the western medicine and that for my project I would host a seminar in March aimed at students who are approaching AP testing. This seminar would include natural, safe, and easy ways to relieve stress and pain. For this I would be showing my fellow peers self acupressure/massage on certain points of the body, scents to calm anxiety, stretches, etc. I know firsthand how stressful the month of April is for AP students. It's the last stretch and students are likely to take more than one. When I had my first test my sophomore year, I made sure to relax my body, rub my temples, and to concentrate my breathing. Having trained in massage and reiki, I knew enough about the human body to know the areas where I could touch or press to relieve stress. In an environment like the testing rooms in the district building, it is very easy to roll your shoulders or give yourself a quick massage. I noticed my friends did not do similar things and they remained stressed and in pain. I want to help students at Napa High know how to avoid or decrease such discomfort.