Hey guys. So, for my senior year, my school requires us to complete an independent project on a topic of our choice. I want something that's personally informative but also engaging. Any exciting area or topic suggestions that worked well?
Sure! It's fantastic that you're looking for a project that's both educative and engaging. Here are a few ideas:
1. Community-Engaged Project: You could design a project that addresses an issue in your local community. For instance, creating a campaign or event around environmental awareness or social justice. This could involve conducting surveys, gathering data, and developing possible solutions to make an impact.
2. Tech-Focused Project: If you're interested in technology, you could create a mobile app or website targeted at solving a specific problem. Maybe you can make an app to help students manage their academic tasks, or a platform connecting local charities to donors.
3. Artistic Endeavor: This is a top choice for students with an artistic flair. You could create a series of paintings, write and perform a staged play, or even produce a short film, documenting everything, and presenting your creative process at the end.
4. Research paper: A classic option is to conduct research on a topic of significant interest to you (ex. effects of climate change on local flora, impacts of social media on young people’s mental health, etc.). Diligent research and the insights you gather will make it informative, and picking an area you're passionate about would add the engaging quality you're searching for.
5. Entrepreneurial venture: Start a small business. It could relate to baking, jewelry-making, T-shirt designing, or any other hobby of yours. This project could teach you about marketing, budgets, and customer service alongside your actual product or service.
Remember, the best selection would be something that aligns with your interests and future aspirations, and that you are excited to spend your year working on. Best of luck with your senior project!
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