Helping 2013

I interviewed JD Pabon on Tuesday (05/22/12) at 12:45pm. He is interested in culinary and specifically wants something relating to pastries.


1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?

• I'm definitely doing something in the field of culinary, like pastry, because that is specifically what I want to major in college.
• Since I have the same topic as his, I told him about my the hours he could get if he goes to the same ROP class I go to. I told him that it is fun to study pastries. I also told him to be careful coming up with his EQ. 

2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting?

• I'm looking if I can get hours from my uncle who owns a restaurant in the Philippines. He already agreed that he will let me cook in the restaurant.
• I've been talking to JD even before this interview so had knowledge about the ROP class I take in Fullerton. About the hours he gets in the Philippines, I advised him to ask Purther about it. I also told him to not forget to take pictures for evidence.

3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

• I just expect that I learn something new, learn a lot, and see them have fun.
• I heard about other juniors expecting a lot from senior presentations but not from JD. I asked him not to expect that much because not all of 2012 can still speak smoothly in front of a crowd. Of course, there will always be the nervousness. I also told him to just have fun and respect the presenters.

4) What questions do they have about senior project?  What additional recommendations would you give the 2013 student about senior project?

• How much did you pay for the classes and you're taking a pastry class, right? When do they start? How can I get ahead in a way?
• I told him it's all free- books, uniform, and the class. They start the same or a week later school starts. To get ahead, I told him that since he's taking a class at my ROP, he is good to go for his two Independent Components, and Service Learning. For research, he can start with the foundation since his mind was already set on pastries.