E-FOLIO MEMOIRS

OBJECTIVE: Congratulations, YOU’RE DONE WITH THE FREAKING SENIOR PROJECT! Summarize your Senior Project
experience by reflecting on your entire process and writing a memoir on your journey.

You will be graded on the following requirements:

■ What were the best and worst parts of the Senior Project/Senior Seminar?
The best part was when I would master part of my song and playing it with little difficulty I felt really
productive and accomplished. I also loved playing for my family. Their feedback made me realize my
timing was off. The worst part was at the beginning I was having a hard time hopping on the piano
because I felt like I was just bad at playing and I also hated learning the keys to the piano. It felt like I
was doing homework.
■ List three things you now know after completing your Senior Project.
1. Piano keys

2. How to play my favorite song

3. Somethings take time and that makes it even more worth it

■ Which aspect of the Senior Project/Senior Seminar stretched you the most? How did you feel about and react to
this challenge?
The whole thing was a stretch for me, the closest thing I had to experience was just from listening to
music. I thought I could learn the basics in a few days but it felt so hard I wanted to change my project
but that would defeat the purpose to the commitment I wanted to work on.
■ How has the Senior Project/Senior Seminar changed you (skills, attitudes, work habits, capabilities, confidence,
poise, presentation, etc.)?
I feel like I changed my commitment. I now feel like if I want to do something I can commit to it and I
do feel more confident because of my senior project I was always scared to try something new because
I was going to suck at it but everyone starts from somewhere.
■ Has this experience influenced your future plans?

Career plans no But my future for trying new things yes. I think I like getting out of my comfort zone
and hopefully I can apply this to my career,

■ What would you do differently if you had to do the whole Senior Project/Senior Seminar process again?
I would make sure I start from the keys, notes and finger placement instead of just jumping into
learning songs. I guess I would be more organized.
■ What advice do you have for next year’s seniors?
Do your senior project early just to get over with it and be less stressed.
■ What grade would you give yourself for your Senior Project and what justification do you have for that grade?

A solid C. I feel like I could have seeked more help from experienced people and I don't like how
I approached this. It felt really sloppy but I did get the job done.