Jalen Bowman-Whitaker Capstone

For my capstone, I decided that I wanted to focus on mental stress and anxiety. To do so, I formatted my project in a way where I can learn more about SLA’s mental health status and how stress & anxiety can play a role in the student’s everyday lives. I designed and 3D printed my own fidget toys, which I plan to distribute to a handful of students at some point. I took a survey for the students to answer and gave them the opportunity for interviews so they can share their thoughts and opinions on the topic. This whole process was a learning experience. It taught me time management, collaboration, communication, and patience. If I could redo it, there are things I know I could improve on but I’m satisfied with how my project ended up. I worked with a lot of people and learned more about myself and my community along the way.