At this point in the “advocacy” journey I am still split between two projects. The first project is the one I outlined last week. While I like the idea of an app, I think the project begs the question “so what?”. Health on campus is definitely an important issue, however you can’t make people eat right or exercise. The purpose of the app would be to make eating the right thing that easier. I feel like this project is a very passive type of advocacy. I think it would be fun to do, and would not take an overwhelming amount of time, however I feel it lacks passion.
My second idea was to write an opinion paper and try to get it published. I don’t know if you all have read about the issue ensuing at Boston College, but in essence the college is discouraging people from selling condoms on campus because it clashes with the school’s values. I personally think this is a huge public health violation and that abstinence is not a viable solution. I like this project because reading this article really pissed me off and I know I’m very passionate about this issue. The only thing discouraging me from doing this is my writing ability. I am not a fabulous writer, and opinion writing is an art all its own. This project would require time that I am not sure I have, but the effort would be well worth it.
I would love to decide on this today because I want to complete the project this weekend. I am really not sure which I should do. Opinions would be helpful. Honestly.
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The essay will definitely take you more time, but I think if you got a few people to peer review it and worked really hard on it, it could possibly get published which would be really cool. Both ideas, however, are awesome and I think your decision will probably come down to how much time you have next week.
I agree, I think making an app to help students make healthier choices would be awesome, but I after reading the second part of this post, it seems like you are much more passionate about the Boston College issue. Everyone knows that they should eat better and exercise… but I doubt everyone recognizes how important an issue like this is. If you are passionate about it… I would definitely go for it! And don’t worry about your writing, if this topic means that much to you, write from your heart and the rest will fall into place!!
I like the idea of the app, but I think your second option sounds really cool. How awesome would it be if you got your work published?! Yes, it may take more time, but if you are really passionate about the issue, it will be easier and more rewarding in the end. I’m sure whichever one you choose will be excellent! 🙂