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Apr 212 min read

ISM Coming to a Quick Close - Monday April 15, 2024

A late update, but almost two weeks ago I got to attend trial with my mentor again and see a case furthered into the process. This was a...

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Mar 282 min read

Mentor Visits & More Mentors - April 1, 2024

Over the past month, my mentor has been recovering from her surgery which has resulted in a lot of in class work and working on research...

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Mar 282 min read

Chaos in Full Swing - March 25, 2024

It is officially well into the last quarter of my Junior Year and things are as hectic as ever. The assignments and projects and exams...

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Mar 281 min read

Spring Break & Entering the Final Quarter - March 18, 2024

Over spring break, I traveled to Vermont and New York with my mom for a great break from school. We visited Stowe, Vermont which is a...

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Feb 252 min read

Nearing the End with Big Events - February 26, 2024

This previous Friday, we had our Frisco ISD Independent Study & Mentorship Showcase where all students brought their presentation boards...

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Feb 212 min read

Full Swing of Events - February 12, 2024

Last week in Independent Study and Mentorship we had our official gallery walk in the cafeteria to showcase our boards and all of our...

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Feb 212 min read

More Mentor Visits & Presentation Boards - February 5, 2024

This previous week in Independent Study & Mentorship has been in full swing in addition to the craziness of all my other classes. While I...

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Feb 212 min read

All Things in Full Swing - January 29, 2024

Well we are officially back in the most full swing of school. Things are already getting hectic with everything going on and it is time...

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Feb 212 min read

Navigating Final Product, Mentor Visits, & Speeches - January 22, 2024

This previous week in Independent Study and Mentorship has felt like a rush of information and things to do as all my classes are...

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Feb 212 min read

Recovering from Break - January 15, 2024

We have just made it through the first week back from break and we survived! Break was very relaxing which was essential for me during...

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Dec 11, 20232 min read

Last Week of Original Work - December 11, 2023

This is the final week to work on our original work and the deadline is quickly approaching. I feel a little behind as I am still...

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Dec 6, 20231 min read

Working to Prepare Original Work - December 4, 2023

The original work deadline is approaching quickly and my certainty of my original work is decreasing. Over the weekend, I have come to...

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Dec 6, 20232 min read

Tough Decisions & Preparation - November 27, 2023

It is the first day back from Thanksgiving break and even though I am at the hospital with my mom from a procedure, I am feeling...

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Dec 6, 20232 min read

Research Speech Reflection & the Final Interview - November 12, 2023

The past week in my Independent Study and Mentorship class has been primarily focused on working to schedule my last needed interview...

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Dec 6, 20232 min read

The Research Speech & Mentorship - November 6, 2023

In the Independent Study and Mentorship program recently, we have been working on and producing our 10 minute research speeches. Some...

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Dec 6, 20232 min read

A Great Interview - October 30, 2023

Last week in Independent Study and Mentorship, I had the opportunity to interview with 2 incredible family attorneys that have already...

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Oct 23, 20232 min read

The Interview Process Begins - October 23, 2023

Last week in Independent Study and Mentorship, we began reaching out to professionals to attempt to conduct interviews. I emailed a...

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Oct 23, 20232 min read

Reflecting and Starting the Quest - October 13, 2023

This past week in Independent Study and Mentorship we spent the week reflecting on our experience at the Professional Symposium and began...

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Oct 23, 20232 min read

Recapping the Big Event - October 9, 2023

Last week in the Independent Study and Mentorship class was the big day that we have been working for to showcase our skills and be able...

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Oct 23, 20232 min read

Preparing for the First Big Event - October 2, 2023

Next week in Independent Study and Mentorship, we are diving into our first professional event of our Professional Symposium at Panther...

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