Independent Component 2 Plan Approval

(1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

I have a couple of ideas!

•  I would like to attend a retreat called the CA DREAM ACT Network, which will be hosted at Cal Poly Pomona. It is from Feb 17 - 20 and an all day thing. http://www.cadreamnetwork.org/
• I have been thinking about applying to be a volunteer at a Mexican American history museum in Los Angeles. http://lapca.org/moreinfo
• I have also thought about starting a club at I-Poly, which would be about the college process and just give lots of informations about scholarships, internships, etc. 

(2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

• Since I will most likely spending all day for those 4 days and should spend about 10 hours a day at the event it will make 40 hours. I have never been to something like this so I am not sure how I will be able to show "evidence" of my attendance. 
• I will volunteer for a number of hours at the museum, most likely giving tours because I believe I will be able to learn much more through that.
• I plan on being the leaders and have bi-weekly meetings to discuss new opportunities that members could access. 

(3) How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?   

• "It is for people who want to become leaders in their community and learn more about immigrant rights. For people who want to sharpen their leadership skills and network with other student activisits from across the state." I feel that this relates to my EQ because I will have up to date facts about immigrants and the Latino community. I just feel like it will provide me with lots of information that could be very helpful and that I could use during my presentation.
• I really love history and would love to learn more in depth the history of Latinos in the USA. Even if I do not end up doing this as my independent component I plan on visiting this place because it seems really interesting. I will be able to share with people the history of Latinos and I feel that is important with my EQ since I want to promote self-awareness. 
• Exposing young kids to resources is one of my key answers to my EQ and by actually implementing one of my answers I will be able to discover first hand if resources make a difference in students' lives.