This weeeek [12 i think] :/

What structure do you plan on using for your final paper? Why do you think that structure will be the best for what you want to do?

For my final paper I am not positive what structure I will be using. I am strongly considering using the heading structure. I think it will help my paper flow from one topic to the next. It seems to be the most logical way for me to order my and structure my mini ethnography. The headings make it easier to move from one idea to another. I am still unsure, but I guess I need to be figuring it out.

Final Paperrrr :D

Can't wait to write it :) (jk)

Going into the final paper I think after today I have a better understanding. I think the hardest part is going to be transitions and making everything flow and fit under certain categories or headings. I think it is going to be easier than I had initially imagined. My main concern is really just making it all flow together into one coherent essay.

Boxxx 30 ;)

I mostly found articles of student projects. They were in the These projects were different analyses of sites around the area. The students visit sites and analyze them and develop plans how to improve them. Many of these projects are accompanied by a long description of how the site can be improved, and why it needs to be.

This will help me see more student work. Since my project is based on the students, this is showing what they do in the arch. program.

Weeeek 9 :D

I can give back to my community by helping spread how demanding there schedules are. Many people know that the program is demanding, but do not understand how grueling it is and how much pressure and stress it puts on the students. I feel as if it rather difficult to give back to my subculture. I go to the studio and sit and observe, while they are all working hard. They probably look at me and think how lucky I am to be able to just sit and observe while they are all working extra hard. One thing I literally gave me subculture was McDonalds'. It was a late night in studio and I thought it'd be nice to serve up some nice one dollar McChickens and double cheeseburgers. In all seriousness I think the only thing I can give back my community is an understanding of what they are going through, and spread awarness. That last sentence makes it seem like they hae a disease, haha. I think I am learning far more form them, than they oculd learn about me.

Version 2 :)

Tia Penn

In the CAP studio there is a lot to take in; desks, student work, and clutter. There are desks designated to each student. On the desks you will discover energy drinks, as well as the student work, and a drawing board. The desks are cluttered. The chairs are chained to the desks, and the supplies are locked up. The desks are separated into sections; each section is its own little family. Hanging from the walls are a multitude of inside jokes from the sections. On the walls student work is displayed. During holidays you can also find decorations hanging in each section. This is one aspect that gives the students a family feeling. There are no windows to the outside of the building, thus it is named “the basement in the sky.” In the studio there are couches.

Version 1 :]

Tia Penn

Walking into the first year CAP studio there is a lot to take in; desks, student work, clutter, and so much more. First of all, there are large desk designated to each student. On these desks you will find lots of energy drinks, as well as past work of the students, and a large drawing board. Many of the desks are cluttered and unorganized. The chairs to the desks are also chained to the desks, and the supplies are all locked up. The desks are separated into sections; each section is its own little family. Hanging from the walls and ceilings are many inside jokes from the sections. Also, on the walls of the studio student work is displayed. This includes many drawing and diagrams. These drawings are everything from black and white tiles of abstract pictures, to colored space diagrams. During holidays you can also find decorations hanging in each section, pumpkins for Halloween and lights for Christmas. This is one aspect that gives the students a family like feeling. There are no windows to the outside of the building, thus providing it with the title “the basement in the sky.” In the studio there are couches for students to rest on during their frequent late nights. There is always at least one student working in the studio at any given time.

Weekkk SiX :D

I can draw a few basic conclusions while observing my subculture. The general conclusions I can draw from my community as of right now are…
1) The students have a lot of work before them and spend a lot of time completing projects, they are hard workers.
2) The community is like a family. They are very close with one another.
3) They are working towards one general goal, becoming professionals [for example: architects, landscape architects, or urban planners].

I believe that if I traveled to other universities and studied their architecture programs I would find the same general trends. Architecture is a difficult program at many different institutions, and I believe that the work load and time consumption would be about the same. This increases students’ work ethics. Plus, the time they spend together makes them close with one another. The job requires a lot of time and effort, thus the architecture programs are preparing the students for their future as professionals.

Boxxx 12 ;]

Spending my time in the studio has got me thinking about my privledges. I head up to the studio when I have free time and while I'm there I take notes and sit worry free on the couch in the room. When I am tired I head back to my dorm and study a bit then go to bed for the night, many times I sleep anywhere from 8-10 hours. This is a privledge to me. Many of the architecture students', that I have been studying, lives are dictated by the demanding schedule their program has set before them. Sunday my roommate went to the studio at 1:30 pm and did not get to sleep until 11:30 pm Monday. She was up for 34 straight hours working on 3 drawings. You know what I was doing most of this time...sleeping :) My schedule allows me the privledge to be care free and places minimal stress upon myself.

Weekkk 5 ;]

Thus far for my project I have gathered quite a bit of information. I have done a lot of interviewing so far. I have interviewed my roommate as well as a two male and one female architecture students. I have found out a lot of personal opinions and views of the intense architecture program. I have not gotten as many facts through them, but that should have been expected when interviewing three peers. To gain statistics and facts on architecture students I have found articles using a variety of databases. It is challenging to find facts specific to Ball State University, but not too difficult to find articles linked to architecture majors in general. The general information can be linked to my study because I am in fact studying students in an architecture program. I have yet to find statistics and facts specific to BSU. I hope to find information comparing BSU architecture program to other universities. My next place to find research will be the BSU architecture library.

Questioning my field notes [Box 8]

I, from time to time, have visited the architecture building to check on my roommate keep her company. Doing my field study over architect majors has allowed me a purpose to be in the studio, and gave me a chance to really observe what was taking place.

What suprised me
I went to the building rather late on a week night to observe students working on a project. I in my comfortable clothes expected the students to be working comfortably in t-shirts and sweatpants, when I got there I was shocked to see many of the female students in high-heeled shoes and nicer clothing, while many of the boys were in polos. This was shocking because when I am working hard I like to feel comfortable in my pajamas, especially at 1:30 in the morning. It is as if they are trying to impress the other students. They take themselves very seriously, and this is displayed in their clothing choice.

What intrigued me?
The amount of socializing that went on was intriguing. Many students spent their time talking to each other, and not about class related items. They talk about everything from weekend plans to relationship problems. They are all so close they can talk to eachother about anything. They are like a small family.

What disturbed me?
Watching them do their work made me feel worthless. They are very miticulous people who put a lot of effort into their projects. They stay up for hours upon hours perfecting their work, while I spend the minimal amount of time on my homework. I made me feel like an awful student!

Weeeeeek 3 :)

I will be conducting most of my research from the architecture studio and my bed J I will be observing a wide variety of architecture students in their natural environment. The studio is a place where many architecture students spend a majority of their time, whether it’s building models or doing sketches. I will also be doing observations from the comfort of my own bed. I have the capability to sit on my bed and observe my roommate working on architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning homework.


If I stopped a non-architecture student and asked what they thought about architecture students they would probably start off by saying they are insane for all the time and effort they dedicate to their major. Then they would probably stereotype and say that the majority of them are really smart, to the point of being dorky. They would also say they are dedicated and hard-working, which from my experience I would have to agree.


Architecture majors belong to this subculture. My roommate is one of many first year architecture students, along with our classmates Peter and Nicci (sorry if I misspelled your name).

Research terms to use :/

To find information on the BSU architecture program I will look for articles and information in both Bracken Library and also the architecture library. I may even be able to find some information on the internet, but because I am doing a BSU program I feel that BSU has the resources I need.

:) 10 Q's about my grouppp

1. How many projects are you assigned a week?

2. How many hours do you spend in studio a week?

3. What were the requirements to get into the program?

4. Do you regret your choice due to all the work?

5. What field of architecture would you like to get into?

6. Is the studio strictly used for working?

7. What is your most memorable moment in the studio?

8. Do you enjoy all of the hours spent doing projects and sketches?

9. How do you feel non-architecture students view you?

10. What is a typical night in the studio like?

MBTI :]

My personality type is ENFP :)

I completely agree with the results of the test. I am an outgoing person who's life is run by my emotions and feelings rather than a set schedule.

Week 2 Blog Post :]

As I am choosing my field study the factors that are influencing my choice are accessibility and and convenience. I am strongly considering doing my field study on BSU architecture majors. This is easy access for me and convenient because my roommate is a first year architecture major. Through her I have met many other architecture majors that will aid in my study. I have access to the architecture building, also through my roommate. Another factor is that it is interesting to me. My roommate spends countless hours and all-nighters in the architecture building and I want to see what goes on behind the scenes. It will also help me understand what she is going through.

The most important factor is convenience. My roommate is an architecture major, and studying her and her peers will be easy to do. I can observe her from our room and the studio. I have access to the studio through her.

From this research I hope to learn more about my roommate and what she does with most of her time. I hope to gain understanding about the architecture program, and why it is so highly ranked in the nation.

My Position :D [Box 11]

There are many factors that will influence my outlook on my field study. (I am strongly considering doing my work of BSU architecture majors.) These factors include my age and my schedule. Being a freshman in college I am just beginning to see the world from my own perspective. I am young and like to spend my time having fun and relaxing, something many architecture majors struggle with due to the intense and grueling curriculum they are faced with. My schedule will also influence my perspective. I have an intense 18 credit hour schedule that includes 3 labs, and I also work until midnight 3 nights a week. I also have to spend a large chunk of my time studying for chemistry, physics, biology, and calculus and doing my homework for all of my classes. This will not allow me much time to observe architecture majors during there class and scheduled studio hours, but I will be able to observe the many late night and all nighters they frequently pull in the studio (a very interesting time from what I hear).
From a subjective stance, I am studying this subculture to see what it is my roommate is doing with her time. She is a first year architecture major and spends many hours studying, drawing, working in studio, and doing other architecture related things. I often visit her in the studio, and now I will have a purpose for being there.

Making the Ordinary Extraordinary :) [Box 2]

I spend hours getting ready, contemplating what to wear and how to fix my hair. I make my final decision, but are in noway happy with what I chose. I sit and wait for the call that says "I'm here." I walk myself out to the vehicle waiting for me, or am accompanied by the driver who met me at the door. He asks, "where do you want to eat," or "what movie would you like to see?" I respond with "I don't care," and let him choose where we go, and of course I am completely disappointed in his choice, but pretend to enjoy for the sake of keeping the situation as least awkward as possible. At dinner we both struggle to keep the conversation alive, and then when we arrive at the theater we both are rejoicing on the inside because its quiet in the theater so you do not have to think of conversation. After the movie we ride home, and the movie gives us something to discuss on the way home. When he drops me off there is the awkward questions of a goodnight kiss running through our heads, then we use our best judgement and part ways, either for the night or forever. Once I get to my room I discuss the evening with my roommate, and it always ends up when I am on the search for a nice boy, that boy was just too nice, or merely not nice enough. It appears as if there will never be the perfect one, yet I continue to put myself through this awkward torture that is on display for all those around.

Possible Groups :]

AMISH
Sororities
GLBT
Architecture Students
Field Hockey Members

Looking @ Subcultures :]

Runner-
Rituals-Turn iPod on upbeat music
Insider Phrases-Sprint, Jog, Stride-Out
Behaviors-Eating well, Running, Stretching, Working out


Marching Band-
Rituals-Put future bulldog shirt on, braid hair
Insider Phrases-B flat concert scale, its our time, Mark time
Behaviors-Marching, Playing instruments, reading music


Cheerleader-
Rituals-Eat El Rodeo before games, place hairbow in hair, wear slippers after games, sing
Grease soundtrack and Spice Girls on the bus.
Insider Phrases-Liberty, heel-stretch, scorpion, dump the bucket, elevator
Behaviors-yell, smile, cheer, pump up the crowd, dance, chant, laugh, and sing


5th Floor Woody Resident!-
Rituals-shower parties, right obscenities on each others' doors, eat frozen food at 2
o'clock in the morning, dance in the hall way after quiet hours, play impossible quiz
Insider Phrases-shower parties, "milk," foreigner
Behaviors-sleep minimally, study, watch Rock of Love, go out on the weekends, do
homework, eat



Tanning Bed Employee-
Rituals-eat chicken/ranch pizza, color Rowdy the dog
Insider Phrases-Mega, Mini, 20 minutes, new bulbs, detailing beds, Mystic
Behaviors-clean beds, sell lotions and packages, answer the phone, do laundry, fold towels


Being a member on the 5th floor of Shwoody is quite a comical experience. The 5th floor houses 50+ very unique individuals. The 5th floor is home to people who do homework and get 3.7 GPAs and it is home to people who never study and get .06 GPAs. The floor houses "party girls" and "book worms." Walking down the hall you hear everything from Marilyn Manson to Britney Spears. Everyone has opinions of their floormates, and let you know. There is fighting and drama, but in the end we would all help each other out. The greatest time to live on teh 5th floor is Friday-Sunday. There is always something happening!

My subcultures :]

Newspaper writer
Yearbook staff
Cheerleader
Runner
Athlete
Caucasian
Worked in food industry
health career member
marching band
honors society member
Christian
GLBT ally
service organization member
ball state student
5th floor woody resident!
english 104
tanning bed employee
wal-mart employee
4-H member
American