What makes a successful Capstone student

To be successful in the Senior Capstone course necessitates that a student:

• have a genuine passion for sustaining and producing an independent project

• be willing to conduct deep research, using traditional research materials as well as visiting sites

• be open to conducting surveys, interviews, and conversations with individuals and groups who could contribute to the project

• be capable of allocating his/her time adequately to allow ample time to complete his/her project.

• have strong organizational skills

• have an ability and creativity to think “outside the box” and do whatever it takes to produce a powerful project

• exhibit a desire to prioritize the work on this project over a long period of time

• have a keen interest in working collaboratively with fellow students engaged in parallel projects is important.