What's the Story? – The Young Filmmakers' Social Action Team | nwilliams | Activity https://whatsthestoryvt.com/members/nwilliams/activity/ Activity feed for nwilliams. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:27:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 dff8fcf4975714e39841b56f47bc03d6 nwilliams wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=5458 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:46:06 -0400 What’s the story has been an experience unlike any other experience I’ve ever had.  I have learned so many valuable things this year that I will use for the rest of my life.  My thoughts have shifted on many t […]

]]> 082cdf0dce664a577dbbbc11c77efda8 nwilliams wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=5172 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:08:15 -0500 I learned a lot this weekend about being part of a team.  Everything we learned will definitely help us function efficiently moving forward.  Our group has been pretty productive so far, but now I think that we a […]

]]> 0e1a56d5e1aeefbf27a389baf5e651f5 nwilliams wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4940 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:00:17 -0500 I really enjoyed the first retreat!  I see myself in the “Got It” area of the Identify & Pursue Questions target.  Even though I didn’t stick with my original topic, my pitch highlighted the importance and urgency […]

]]> 4f00175ba4bdc6a78e1466305ed2a52d nwilliams commented on the post, #5 Changing the Conversation on Conservation http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-changing-the-conversation-on-conservation/#comment-8471 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:35:15 -0400 Rachael,

I think it’s so cool that you combined your ideas. I can tell you are very passionate about both of them and I’m glad you are sticking with both of them. Your golden circle is clear and easy to […]

]]> 75c9f0ca4acdc1700e9d5ce4d40edb20 nwilliams commented on the post, #5 People helping People http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-people-helping-people/#comment-8437 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:55:53 -0400 Hi once again,

The Refugee Family Literacy is totally what I’m thinking of as a type of solution now. Between education and jobs, I’m currently considering both. They also directly affect each other so it […]

]]> 87c501274452a14ccb572889185573c4 nwilliams commented on the post, #5 People helping People http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-people-helping-people/#comment-8434 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:29:11 -0400 I think the organizations that I researched are really helping me shape my ideas. Especially the organization in Georgia because they are creatively helping not just students, but the mothers as well. When I […]

]]> 81d2bcc4b817517f37181a32725bbe59 nwilliams commented on the post, #4 Mapping my current thoughts http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-mapping-my-current-thoughts/#comment-8433 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:20:55 -0400 Thanks for another helpful comment! I think my thinking has already changed even though I’ve only published one post following this one. I think diversity is a big part of this. This is an “issue” but there is […]

]]> 5eeb01a63e514e975f5a64e368a65830 nwilliams commented on the post, #4 Mapping my current thoughts http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-mapping-my-current-thoughts/#comment-8431 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:08:09 -0400 I’m glad my map helped understanding because it sort of ended up as a last minute project. Looking back at it, as I expected my thought have shifted in my most recent post.

Neva

]]> 026d1d07837364b578a843504b5d70a5 nwilliams commented on the post, #3 There are 6,300 refugees in Vermont... http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-there-are-6300-refugees-in-vermont/#comment-8430 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:02:04 -0400 I think my goal in the end is for refugee students and families to be given the sufficient tools to be successful in their new lives. It’s quite vague currently but I’m doing that intentionally in an effort to […]

]]> b1d1b9cc9f4b7fa8bc13ff83b8a1200a nwilliams commented on the post, #2 Starting to gather thoughts... http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-starting-to-gather-thoughts/#comment-8428 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:49:36 -0400 Hi again,

4 weeks later, I still need to do some more research on current support in VT. I chose this issue because I’ve heard a lot about it in the news and things. Also, one of the groups last year focused […]

]]> 6ae8867d55a8522d46d9c72b6d8ec36b nwilliams commented on the post, #2 Starting to gather thoughts... http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-starting-to-gather-thoughts/#comment-8426 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:35:59 -0400 Hi again,

I watched the documentary from last year and it definitely has helped me shape my thinking, even it’s not the exact same direction I’m going. I will definitely reach out to Kati. Also, I believe my […]

]]> fb6abb961b8b9c766f452062222f99dd nwilliams commented on the post, #2 Starting to gather thoughts... http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-starting-to-gather-thoughts/#comment-8425 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:32:41 -0400 Hi Anna!

Sorry I’m so late to reply, but nice to “meet” you. Your personal insight is very helpful and I think that traveling abroad has a lot of similarities to my topic. Once I get to the point of […]

]]> bddcc90362cd43e924c66534f159bf36 nwilliams commented on the post, #4 Map to Success http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-map-to-success/#comment-8247 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:30:28 -0400 Hi Rachael,

Sorry this is late but I really like your mind map. It is very thorough and you included so much detail. Your guiding questions really helped your map to be easy to understand, even if someone […]

]]> ad994864a84ca6f48b063a01d5c1335d nwilliams wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4648 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:44:24 -0400 “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.”  Simon Sinek’s TED talk brought up some points that definitely will be helpful for me to continue researching Refugees in Vermont.  People are interested i […]

]]> 2e96947f84645f6395318491fab8878c nwilliams commented on the post, #3 Brainstorms Are The Best Storms http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-brainstorms-are-the-best-storms/#comment-8051 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 19:51:42 -0400 Hi Rachael!

You’re definitely doing a lot of great thinking and I think that each one of your topics would be engaging to research. I see why you think that some of the environmental issues are unattainable […]

]]> 876354df841cbbc592cf5d66c73110d2 nwilliams wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4510 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 09:30:48 -0400 Here’s my mind map, this definitely helped me organize my thoughts.

]]> dd2d2c7355d9fe49c45476aa9e166f1e nwilliams commented on the post, #3 There are 6,300 refugees in Vermont... http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-there-are-6300-refugees-in-vermont/#comment-7991 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 01:38:47 -0400 Hi Anna!

Thanks so much for your helpful feedback. I think I’m going to primarily use the term “New American” because I think it’s a more accurate way to refer to students who aren’t originally from the U.S. […]

]]> 361ddb600b66e9cd9f212937d24ab492 nwilliams commented on the post, #2 Not An Ideal World http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-not-an-ideal-world/#comment-7934 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 02:18:18 -0400 Hi Rachael,

Each of the topics you wrote about are so different yet all so interesting. The topic of cross cultural communications is somewhat similar to my topic on refugees and them integrating into society. […]

]]> fba208bb405e863af48b1cfc43162936 nwilliams wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4205 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:10:50 -0400 This week I am planning on researching refugees in Vermont.  I’m keeping it very universal because I think it will be very helpful to learn the basic facts about Refugees in Vermont before I really start digging […]

]]> ceb1fc20b9d1b249aacda153ec031f7b nwilliams commented on the post, #1 Thoughts Under an Oak Tree http://whatsthestoryvt.com/1-thoughts-under-an-oak-tree/#comment-7721 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 16:24:24 -0400 Hi Racheal!

There was so much in your post that I related to. I feel very similar to you with a “blank page.” Though I have a topic, I really don’t know where I’m going to go with it yet. I’m excited to see […]

]]> 349b8bbf42d4a908d95b9908b80a9ed4 nwilliams wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=3955 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:08:24 -0400 Basically I’ve spent this whole week trying to think of a topic.  I’ve been timid to decide on something that I’m not completely sold on.  Right now the question that is guiding my research is: “What can be put i […]

]]> f042e1635c8bc088de3395b44f2cfe17 nwilliams wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=3712 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:17:08 -0400 My name is Neva Williams and I am so excited for this year!  I’m in 8th grade at Shelburne Community School, where the work seems repetitive and purposeless sometimes.   I am looking forward to meeting and w […]

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