I’ve always been an independent learner, so this skill has more or less remained the same for me.  I put the same effort into the project now, staying up late to edit the film after working or […]

I have a short list of questions that I would love for your friend to answer, but please let her know that if she prefers not to answer one for any reason, I completely understand.

“What inspired you […]

I think it would be a tremendous help if you could pass on some questions from the group to your friend. We understand that not everyone will be comfortable talking about this subject, and we want […]

I wasn’t sure what the process was for becoming a foster parent, so for this week’s mind map I tried to explore some of what that was like. To get a license, or certification to become a foster […]

I liked your connection between Vermont being one of the least religious states but one of the most environmentally conscious. Why do you think that is? What is it about religion, do you think, […]

I like the question you asked about what would happen if Planned Parenthood got shut down. The answer to that question might pair well with your local action of speaking with state legislators. I’m […]

I was surprised to find out how many children in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties are in need of foster homes. In this week’s mind map, I want to explore the reasons people in Vermont, particularly […]

I, too, stopped and thought about what your friend said about the positive impacts we have had on the environment. That would be interesting for you to explore; whether the information […]

I don’t, actually, know any foster parents that I could interview, but I’m hoping to interview some of the case workers in Saint Albans that help place children with homes. I’m counting on their […]

I definitely think that stereotypes might be keeping some potential foster families away. Maybe I can incorporate this aspect of foster care into an argument about how many stereotypes […]

I considered that option, interviewing the children themselves in the foster care system, and decided that probably isn’t the best way for me to approach the issue. It may be too personal for a lot of […]

I definitely believe that the answers to my questions are probably hard to generalize, as every child has a different experience and relationship with their past. I agree that it would be interesting […]

It’s only recently that I’ve started to notice the human trafficking problem in Vermont, too, especially in the Burlington-Colchester area. Some of our teachers at BFA have told me to be careful, and […]

I want to see where the idea I shared at the kickoff, about the foster system, will take me. I’ve come up with numerous questions that will hopefully guide my research and put what I’ve seen in the […]

You were really passionate at the kickoff about climate change, so I’m glad you’re sticking with it and exploring it a little more. You made some interesting points, especially about how people […]

The example you gave about saving a five year old child versus saving one hundred embryos was not something I had heard or, frankly, considered before. It shows that even some people who are pro-life […]

I’m glad to know that my writing made you feel that way.

I’m so glad I made the right decision, too. I am excited to narrow down my interests to come up with a worthwhile topic for the project. I think what my teacher saw was that I am passionate. I put a […]

Television is filled with accounts and representations of the foster care system, as well as foster children themselves.  Television shows I watch, like The Night Shift and New A […]

Saying “that life is an adventure” is not only inspiring to others reading your blog and wondering about their own choices, but I think it will also keep you going and propel you forward this […]

It’s great that you’re so excited about not only creating a project about something you’re passionate about, but also about impacting the community. Regardless of what topic you choose to pursue, it […]