The following pages document my responses to the online discussion questions in the Spring 2017 version of ARC 211 American Diversity and Design at the University at Buffalo – State University of New York.

1. Joshua Henry Spring 2017 Project 2 Review + Revise
American Diversity and Design Discussion Questions
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2. Introduction Page
ARC: 211 has been an interesting and very influential class this semester
and has opened up my eyes to many different viewpoints. D + D has
influenced me to look at topics or ideas with other viewpoints than my
main own viewpoint. This has helped to open up my horizons and see
many other ideas especially of those from my peers. I learned many things
during this course especially about design, as this is what the course is
about. However, also, I learned about many other cultural, medical, and
social aspects about life from individuals from all steps of life. The most
compelling thing that I saw during this class was the topic about the
different social classes and how each lived their life essentially. Especially
the part about the woman who worked at Burger King on the very low
end of the spectrum. I feel as if my viewpoints on many topics are
different in a good way. After seeing many responses on topics from my
peers in the class, it helped to widen my horizons when it came too
responded to a weekly discussion question for the class.
Boating, Canalside, Buffalo, NY. Personal photograph byauthor.
September 24, 2016.

3. Response to Thread 1: Introduction
This thread provides you with an opportunityto "meet" each other andinitiate a connection
with participants in your group. In responding to this discussion thread, please introduce
yourself and provide us with one interesting fact about yourself. After posting your
introduction, take a look through andreply to some of the others. The purpose of this
exercise is to develop a sense of community. You might find that youshare similar
experiences and can help each other in many ways throughout the semester.
Hello, my name is Josh Henry. I am a sophomore business major, I enjoy working out and
boxing here at UB.
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4. Apple. Iphone 6. Digital image. Apple Support. Accessed May 2, 2017. https://support.apple.com/en-
us/HT201296.

5. Response to "What is design?" from Hello World
COLLAPSE
On “What is design?” from Hello World: Where Design Meets Life by Alice Rawsthron
The author opened her chapter with the example of Ying Zheng, the ruler of the Qin empire,
one of the most powerful and enduring empires I the history of China. She explained how
design innovation contributed toYing Zheng’s success. For example, in the development of
weaponry, he resolved many problems by standardizing parts, and this single innovation gave
his armies great advantage over other armies.
For this discussion, let’s move away from 246 B.C. China, and into the U.S. Describe an
innovation or invention (can be current or historical) that gave advantage to a group of people
in the U.S. or to the population as a whole. What were the social impacts of this innovation?
Were any groups negatively impacted by this innovation? For example, the
telegraph, developed and patented in the United States in 1837 by Samuel Morse, permitted people and commerce to transmit messages across
both continents and oceans almost instantly, with widespread social and economic impacts. This heightened communication speed allowed
business persons to make decisions with up-to-date information, often resulting in big profits. Those without access had to rely on out-dated
information, which put them at a disadvantage.
One invention that gave advantage to people around the world and especially those in the United States was that of the IPhone. This device gave
so much power and accessibility to those who had it in the palm of their hand. With the ability to go on the internet, social media, emails, call and
text people, play games, take high quality photos and many more things all packed into one phone was a huge innovation for people at the time of
its creation. It served as an incredible business tool, form of entertainment, and efficient form of communication for its many users. People could
connect with people all over faster and with greater quality than before with the invention of the IPhone. A negative impact I could think of would
be that it effected people with their social skills outside of the phone. Many people became and are addicted to their smart phones and have no

6. problem communicating through the phone but when it comes to in person conversation their skills are reduced, as they are not used to it. Besides
that, the IPhone has many positive benefits to those who have one.
Apple. Iphone 6. Digital image. Apple Support. Accessed May 2, 2017. https://support.apple.com/en-
us/HT201296.

7. Response to “Introdution” from Diversity and Design
On “Introduction” from Diversity and Design: Understanding Hidden Consequences
The editors state that “diverse participationin the design process, from both
professionals and public citizens alike, yields more equitable results.” This makes sense,
but typically has not been the case. Nonetheless, many marginalized groups have
impacted design in ways that have changedour visual andphysical worlds as well as our
systems, policies, and institutions. For example, in the 1960s, disability rights advocates
designed media events to raise awareness about barriers in the physical environment.
They persisted with their efforts for decades, and, finally, in 1990, the Americans with
Disabilities Act became law. It mandated accessibility in publicaccommodations such as
restaurants and stores, public transportation, communication, andother areas of public
life. This dramatically changed our physical environment (from curbcuts to ramps to
automatic doors) and the results made public life more equitable.
Now it’s your turn. Describe a design that was impacted by a diversity group. How and why did it change form and/or circumstances? (Note that
a design can be anything requiring planningand development priorto the production of an action, system, visual, material object, or
environment. Also, keep in mind that, for our purposes, a diversity groupis a group of individuals who are underrepresentedin society in some
way—children, older adults, the economicallydisadvantaged, those with cognitive disabilities, etc.)
A major design that positively impacted society, especially those disabled and restricted to wheel chairs, was that of the sidewalk ramp especially in
the city environment. Wheelchairs and ramps have been around for many years but, weren’t necessarily seen as a necessity for people until the
20th century in cities. Ramps were more of a luxury for disabled people and not seen as a everyday occurrence. Now you can see wheelchair ramps
at just about every important building or area including schools, malls, hotels, and many other places. These give much easieraccess forthose in

8. wheelchairs instead of having to face the tremendous difficulties of stairs. Many of these ramps are very advanced including bumps or grooves to
allow for more mobility during snowy weather or even sand paper type pads that allow for more traction on these ramps.
Wheel Chair Ramps in Salt Lake City, UT." Next Day Access. Accessed May 2, 2017. http://www.nextdayaccess.com/salt-lake-city-ut/accessibility-
products/residential-wheelchair-ramps/.

9. Response to Media/Society Chapter and TED Talk on Photographs
Where would you place the images shown in Photos That Changed the
World into Croteau and Hoynes' diagram entitled“Model of Media and the Social
World”? Identify a mass media photograph takenin yourown lifetime that has
served as an icon of an event. (Feel free to add an attachment.) What roles does
this photo play in the communication of the event?
The images shown in Photos That Changed the World during the TED talk would best
fit into the media message part of the chart. These photos are actual, real,
emotional media images that portray people and cultures in order to provoke
reactions and perspectives from its viewers. One photo that served as an icon of an
event that I particularly chose is the picture of the fire fighters raising the
american flag during the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers. This photo showed a lot
about America as a whole. It showed courage and patriotism during times of fear
and darkness. It also showed hope and strength and most importantly unity within
the country even when being engulfed by disaster. This photo helped to serve as a
reason for people to join the military forces as well after this tragic event to protect
their country, flag, and their families from terror around the world as well.
"The Story Behind Thomas E. Franklin's "Firefighters Raising the Flag" Photo." Christian Parley Commercial Photography. Acces sed May 03, 2017.
http://www.christianparley.com/blog-parley/2014/9/11/the-story-behind-thomas-e-franklins-firefighters-raising-the-flag-photo.

10. Response to Articles on Hats as Communication Design
Typically, we do not think of hats as elements of mass media or social media.
However, the two hats (red and pink) discussed in the articles certainlyhave taken
on that role. Why are the two hats (red and pink) mentionedin the articles
vehicles of communication design? What meanings do each of the twohats carry?
In terms of communication design, howare they similar? And how are they
different from one another?
Both of the hats mentioned in the articles are definitely impressive vehicles of
communication design. Trumps "Make America Great Again" hat fueling support for
the Republican Party and his campaign aimed at the middle class and on the other
hand, the women’s march and partially feminist views of the pink hats worn by the
surmountable amounts of women at the women’s marches and protest were
impressive to say the least. Trumps hat was misunderstood by some and was states in the article as fuel behind many violent acts during protests
but its real goal and view was simple and effective. It aimed to represent the Republican Party with its red color, represent the middle class with its
minimalistic design, and focus on American roots with the baseball cap design. As with the women’s hats whom had phrases like "NO." and "We're
already great" written on them they proved to show a message that was simple enough in their wording. Also with beanie, designs it showed a
more hipster even popular look for these women wearing them. On one hand, Trump wanted to show his support for the common American
citizen to be more relatable too and get more votes towards his cause and as with the women participating in these marches they wanted to show
their independence and that they were against trumps induction. They were both similarin the sense obviously that they were hats but also that
they portrayed strong messages in a very simple form. Nevertheless, they were different with the causes they both supported.
"No, Making Fun Of Donald Trump's Stupid Red Hat Isn't Trademark Infringement." Techdirt. Accessed May 03, 2017.
https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20151006/12264932453/no-making-fun-donald-trumps-stupid-red-hat-isnt-trademark-infringement.shtml.

11. Response IDEA Awards and Cradle-to-Cradle Video
Which of the 2016 IDEA Gold Award products seems to defy the Cradle-to-Cradle concept
developed by architect William McDonough and chemist Dr. Michael Braungart? How does
this product resist or disregard the concept? Please provide your own example of a product
that uses Cradle-to-Cradle design. Describe and cite sources.
After looking at the multiple IDEA Gold award products I concluded that the on that defies the
Cradle-to-Cradle concept the most was the Rolls-Royce Dawn. Although it is a very luxurious
vehicle, it seems in no way willing or looking to help benefit the environment if to be put in
production. While it was not listed, after looking at other Rolls Royce models the average mpg
was between 14-17, which is in no way fuel-efficient. With that also being said, it is to be
assumed that this vehicle will run off traditional fuels, as it was not stated for an option of
electric or battery power for fuel. This will still contribute to carbon emissions in the
environment as much as normal cars do today. In addition, with the materials that his vehicle
will be made of it is likely that they will be not recyclable efficient as it is aiming more towards luxury and not environmental safety.
One of the ideas that did exemplify the model was the TetraPOT. This clever design help to create natural sea defense against soil erosion and
create natural environments for other plants and animals to thrive. Emphasis on natural. This product is specifically aiming to help and support the
growth of the environment in many ways.
Rolls Royce Fuel Consumption: https://www.rolls-royce.com/products-and-services/marine/lng/discover/fuel-efficiency.aspx#section-overview
"Going for the Gold: IDSA IDEA® 2016 Reveals Global Design Winners." PRWeb. August 18, 2016. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/08/prweb13619853.htm.

12. Response to “Industrial Design” by John Heskett and "The Incredible Inventions of
Intuitive AI" by Maurice Conti
In his chapter on industrial design(writtenin 1987), historian John Heskett claims that
the methods of mass productionintroduced by HenryFord in the U.S. involved new
concepts of the standardization and integrationof the productionline that were
adopted across the world. With Ford’s method, work could be completed by relatively
unskilled workers; it was more efficient and with this method, products were made
more quickly and cheaply than previouslypossible. What were some of the social
consequences of Ford’s production line? In other words, how did this system change
our U.S. society? Do any of those changes remain with us today? Now consider Maurice
Conti’s TED Talk, and the predictions he makes about production. How do you think
manufacturing processes will change in the next twenty years? How do you think these
changes will affect our U.S. society?
Fords production line was very innovating and revolutionary and still has its effects today
especially in U.S. society. Firstly, it took away the need of specialization from workers. Now instead of having a couple people work together to
make a car that could take a surmountable amount of time you now had the assembly line. One man could focus on one part and mass produce it
and this would be continuous throughout the whole factory, which resulted in more cars being produced faster and more efficiently than before. In
addition, this assembly line started to take away from the small business. Why go buy a car made from the mom and pop store, wait longer than
just going to Ford and getting one made that was more efficient, and made quicker? This was true with many other products that involved
assembly lines whether it be clothing, furniture, even foods.
In the next twenty years, I believe there will be many changes in manufacturing. One thing that comes to my mind is the elimination of human help
on the assembly line. Eventually I feel that people will be eliminated from the lines and machines and robots will be put in their place instead. This

13. will eliminate more mistakes and be more cost efficient for companies. There will be repercussions of job loss could result in some poverty as well
over the basis that efficiency is more sought after than ethical standards.
"Going for the Gold: IDSA IDEA® 2016 Reveals Global Design Winners." PRWeb. August 18, 2016. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/08/prweb13619853.htm.

14. Response to Ballantyne and Zumthor Articles
Andrew Ballantyne and PeterZumthor present ideas about architecture that seem to
value the sensorial and material elements of life. How are Ballantyne’s and Zumthor’s
viewpoints on architecture alike? More importantly, how dothey differ? (Use the SEE-
IT method to respond to this question.)
Ballantyne and Zumthor both had similarand differing views on architecture and
material elements. Ballantyne focuses on the idea of how the buildings look and the
overall beauty of the architecture itself. He also elaborates about how the parts and
design of the buildings contribute and are useful to people throughout their everyday
life. Also, he goes on to say that the people who use these buildings every don’t as much
focus on the aesthetics of the building but how these buildings contribute to their work
days and help benefit their lives on a daily basis.
Zumthor has some similarviews with Ballantyne in that people who physically
experience the buildings relate more to them then as a picture would. The reason being is that a picture is just a small sight for them as while if
they work in these buildings or use them every day they physically and mentally effect the person and leave a more lasting impression on them.
Zumthor though, seems to take a more artistic approach to his views of architecture. He can relate buildings and designs to things such as music
and poetry and even talks about how drawing out buildings provides an intense visual and mental experience for him.
"Items Tagged with 'women in architecture'RSS." Architectural Record RSS. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://www.architecturalrecord.com/keywords/49-women-in-architecture.

15. Response to All Module 4 Materials
Your readings and viewings this week present different ways of thinking
about architecture. Mies Van der Rohe describes architecture as “The will of
the epoch translated intospace.” Andrew Ballantyne describes architecture
as the backgroundfor life. Jeanne Gang describes it as the act of building
relationships. All agree that architecture can change based on context and
culture.Choose two works of architecture from anyof your materials this
week—one with sensibilities about the past and one with sensibilities about
the present and/or future. How do each of these buildings either reflect or
challenge their cultural contexts? (Use the SEE-IT method to respond to this
question.)
One building that focused on sensibilities about the past was the
Archacenter that was mentioned in the TED Talk featuring Jeanne Gang.
Although it was designed with a very modern look and in modern time, its goal and purpose served that of past cultural ideologies. The students
that wanted this building wanted a place for people of many cultures and ethnicities to be able to come together and discuss or socialize with each
other in a neutral environment. Jeanne and her team designed the building with this purpose in mind and had things such as a central space with a
fireplace that allowed for group meetings or gatherings to take place. She did this by examining community-meeting houses of past cultures like
the Step Well in India or the Togu na Meeting House in Mali.
On the other hand, a building that focused more on the future was the Dulles Airport. This airport was a first of its kind for the sole reason that it
focused mainly on the use of jets for its airport. This was a new machine and a new era for airtravel and need to be accommodated with the
proper architecture as well. This building also implemented the idea of a single terminal so passengers would only have to walk 150 feet to get to
their flight instead of having to walk aimlessly around the huge airport to get to a plane.

16. Mosila, Andreea. "The security systems of the Washington Dulles International Airport." Prezi.com. December 17, 2014. Accessed May 03, 2017.
https://prezi.com/mi1ywlpkcmk7/the-security-systems-of-the-washington-dulles-international-airport/.

17. Response to Pruitt Igoe Project, Talen, and Larson
Imagine that you are part of a urban planning anddesign firm workingwith Emily
Talen (author of “Design That Enables Diversity”) and Kent Larson(who gave the
TED Talk "Brilliant Designs to Fit More People In Every City" The thee of you have
been tasked with developing a plan to rebuild Pruitt Igoe in St. Louis. City officials
told the three of you that that they want to do it right this time. Identify three
strategies for rebuilding Pruitt Igoe in ways that promise to be more successful.
What would Talen do? What would Larson do? What would youdo? How would
your strategies differ from those of the original urban planners/designers of the
project? Why would yourstrategies be more effective?
Kent Larson would be very pleased with the space of Pruitt Igoe if it were given to him. With the numerous amounts of buildings that incorporated
many rooms and fit many people in one space his ideas would fit very well with Pruitt Igoe. He could implement his moving and changing room
space in the small but numerous amount of rooms in Pruitt Igoe project for the most efficient living space. In addition, since most of these people
living in this project have jobs in the city not too farfrom where they live he could also put his transportation ideas into play. His idea of the multi
person vehicles could be housed or parked in the bottom of these buildings in a sort of parking garage and serve as affordable and efficient
transportation. The only problem would be that most of his ideas don’t fit too well with low income or poverty areas but more with middle class or
high-income individuals.
Talen on the other hand would not be too much in favor of the Pruitt Igoe project idea. This project was merely another example of poverty
segregation implemented by the government for positive hopes that only ended up in negative out comings. I feel that Talen would make the
housing available to more than just low income individuals. More maybe of a mix of low and middle-income individuals with a possibility of higher
income persons maybe living on the top levels of the buildings in penthouse set ups. This would promote more diversity within the buildings and
even reduce crime rates and violence that was experienced in later years of Pruitt Igoe. Talen emphasizes on a strong sense of community is

18. important for these buildings. I believe that she would implement ways to enforce and strengthen this like balconies outside the buildings for
tenants to socialize or play grounds and a community center for the tenants to meet up and converse and socialize with each other as well.
Personally, I would do a mix of both ideas. Implementing the use of changing house space and efficient transportation to the city for the tenants
but also having diversity within the people living in the building. Different levels of income, social ideals, and cultural aspects can promote more
diversity and sense of community and wellbeing instead of promoting violence and chaos within the homes if just throwing thousands of poverty-
stricken individuals into a living space.
"Pruitt–Igoe." Wikipedia. April 30, 2017. Accessed May 03, 2017. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pruitt%E2%80%93Igoe.

19. Response to Levy Article
John Levy’s article, “An Overview: The Need for Planning,” discussed ways in
which planning can determine the characteristics of a place. For example,
some smaller towns restrict the heights of buildings to maintaina certain
scale. How did planning define the character of the place in whichyou grew
up?
I grew up in the small Village of Blasdell, which is located roughly 25 minutes
away from UB's campus. The village was established as a railroad town in 1898
around the Erie railroad. The layout and look of the village is very traditional
and blue collar. Most of the houses in the area including mine are made with
brick layouts with slight gothic looks and designs. As mentioned, the village is
very traditional with both the architecture and culture around it. The main
focuses around it were the big catholic church located around the
neighborhoods and the elementary school which was situated more towards
the center of the village. Even though the village was traditional the further away you moved from the center of it and more towards Hamburg and
Orchard Park (other neighboring towns and villages) the more modern and white color the buildings, areas, and people became that lived there.
While Blasdell was more focused on traditional values and looks with religion, hard work, brick architecture the other two were more modern with
marble, stone, contemporary, electronic design oriented. Blasdell emphasized the working man and the middle class of all the surrounding areas
around where I grew up.
McLaughlin, Tom. "Webster Theater - Webster City, IA." Flickr. June 12, 2013. Accessed May 03, 2017.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thebouncingczech/9026685643

20. Response to F.L. Olmsted
Displaying his plan at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Frederick
Law Olmsted stated that "Buffalo is the best planned city, as to its streets, public
places, and grounds, in the United States, if not in the world." What was the
basis for this claim? Would Olmsted still make that claim today? Why or why not?
Olmsted was known for creating and developing many great parks and landscapes
including Central Park in New York City. He also was well known for creating one of
the first urban systems in my hometown of Buffalo, New York. His design featured a
interconnecting park systemof three main parks throughout the city of Buffalo.
Sort of paths or streets known as parkways connected these three parks. Along
with this, these parks and the streets even of buffalo were all centralized around
and lead to the heart of the city, which was Niagara Square. I believe this is why
Olmsted made his claimof Buffalo being one of the most well planned cities from. Olmsteds implication of the three parks in Buffalo helped to give
the people of this booming and upcoming town a breath of fresh air. The many landscapes, trees, ponds, and so on gave more nature and a natural
feel and sight to the citizens that were used to the industrialization that was always going on around them. I still believe that Olmsted would make
this claim even today with all of the "renovations" and new things Buffalo has been experiencing lately. With the revitalization of canal side and
many new buildings and community centers, being brought about by the Pegula's and the city itself it is bringing the city to flourish more and more
as it was back in the late 1800s. Even with these many new things the city still has that centralized feel too, it, which gave it that well planned name
Olmsted, emphasized on.
1876 Centennial Exposition. Accessed May 03, 2017. http://www.bostoncollege.org/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/1876fair.html.

21. Response to Walter Hood's Work
Identify something that shouldbe memorialized either onUB's campus or in
your hometown. Imagine that you are the person whowill oversee this
project, and that you are using Walter Hood's 'triad of investigations' as your
approach to the project. What wouldyourlandscape intervention
commemorate/memorialize? How will you use Hood's 'triad of
investigations' to design a new landscape intervention? What do you imagine
that the design will be? (Either written or visual descriptions are acceptable).
The place that I believe should be memorialized in my hometown of Hamburg,
New York should be the Hamburg Raceway. This raceway for horseracing has
been around since 1942, was, and still is one of the biggest horse racetracks in Erie County. It has served a prominent role in the Hamburg
community with supplying thousands of people with jobs since its opening as well as being a main attraction and source of commerce for the town
of Hamburg itself. I think a great way to emphasize the great deeds this raceway has done for the community would be to have a museum of the
history of the racetrack. A building placed on the outside of the track or somewhere on the fairgrounds would do very well with this. Inside it could
have pictures of horses that have raced there along with saddles and other memorabilia that is relevant to the racetrack. In addition, a list of all the
races and winners in the form of a plaque either placed outside the track itself or inside the museum would be beneficial as well. This would bring
in more attraction and people to the track to see the museum and where the horses raced themselves. The simplicity of the museum would
help deter any unnecessary conflicts that were mentioned by Hood in his writings.
"PICK 5 CARRYOVER." Buffalo Raceway :: Home. Accessed May 03, 2017. http://www.buffaloraceway.com/.

22. Response to Charles Davis and equityXdesign's Work
Critique either the MLK Memorial or the National Museum of African
American History and Culture using equityXdesign’s core beliefs and/or
design principles. (Use the beliefs or principles that are most relevant to
your critique rather thanall of them.) (NOTE: Limit your response to less
than 250 words.)
I feel that equityXdesign's core beliefs can relate to the historical memorial
that of MLK. One belief that easily is seen in this memorial is that of radical
inclusion. MLK was one of if not the best speakers in history and with his
many speeches, they helped to express his belief of racial equality especially
for his African American people that were being persecuted. His memorial
emphasizes this, which is why radical inclusion can be seen with the MLK
memorial. While still on the topic of MLK and his speeches, the fifth design
principle resonates well with his memorial being that it is, "Speak to the Future". MLK's words still resonate with many cultures all around the
world and especially in the United States where his rally s and movements took place. For those who ever forget or wanted to be refreshed on his
message his memorial serves a great guide stone and sort of template for this purpose. The MLK memorial is a great way of showing the stepping
stone in culture acceptance and racial freedom in America and relates well with the equityXdesign core beliefs.
"MLK Memorial May Be Unfinished for Anniversary." ABC News. August 13, 2013. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/08/mlk-memorial-may-be-unfinished-for-opening/.

23. Response to the Brookes
The abolitionist poster, the Brookes, is an iconic image that often is included
in exhibits that explore issues of race and power. It was commissioned by
Thomas Clarkson in 1788, and the Committee of the Abolition of Slaveryused
it to inform and shock the public.While some consider the posteras an
important component of the abolitionist campaign, it recently“has been
strongly criticized by some individuals and groups of African heritage as
providing a very limited view of the history of the transatlantic slave trade,
resistance and abolition (Hudson 2007).” The lesson here is that how a viewer
sees an image is dependent uponhis/her social, economic, and cultural
position. Keeping this in mind, find another iconicgraphic that addresses
racial issues and post it for others in your groupto view. (Add it to your
response by clicking on the picture in the tools section. Do not add it as an
attachment that needs to be opened.) How do you interpret the graphic?
What is its meaning? Now imagine that someone from a racial and cultural backgrounddifferent than your ownis looking at the same graphic.
Briefly describe this person. How might s/he interpret its meaning? How might this differ from your interpretation? What are the possible
reasons for these differences? (Consider the three assessment principles mentioned in the article tohelp you: a technology of vision, an
instrument of empathy, and a symbol of control.) (NOTE: Limit your response to less than 250 words.)
This picture is one of the more defining racial moments in basketball history. It looks like a normal old photograph of professional basketball
players going up for a rebound but it is actually of the first African American basketball player Earl Lloyd. This has a very strong display as it is
showing a color barrier being broken in the basketball community which has only lead to numerous elite basketball players to play the sport at the
highest level including greatest of all time Michael Jordan, 100 point record holder Wilt Chamberlain, and the king himself Lebron James. It showed
that a perfect white world in the sport and entertainment industry was being abolished and bringing in a new era of culture and sports itself. Being
a white male myself this still displays a very tremendous emotional response to this picture I can only imagine how proud and emotional my fellow

24. African American brothers feel by this picture. I feel like this would be an empowering picture of empowerment seeing a person of their culture
and race going through tremendous strides to be successful in history.
Goldstein, Richard. "Earl Lloyd, N.B.A.’s First Black Player, Dies at 86." The New York Times. February 27, 2015. Accessed May 03, 2017.
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/28/sports/basketball/earl-lloyd-nbas-first-black-player-dies-at-86.html?_r=0.

25. Response to "Landscape Stories" Chapter
First, let’s start with your own home. Describe a place in your home (indoors
and/or outdoors) that youthink of as representative of your own ethnic
background anddiscuss why you consider this place to be ‘ethnic’. –OR--
Describe an object in your home that you think of as representative of your
ethnic background anddiscuss why this object is considered tobe ‘ethnic’. (If
possible, add photo/s.) Is this object or place something that youwill keep or
continue when you establish your own home? Why or why not?
Now let’s move into your community. In “Landscape Stories,” the authors show
how landscape architects developa historicalnarrative that sifts through and
interpets the culture and material of underrepresented groups. Think about the
community where you grew up. Describe and discuss any evidence of cultural
influences on the physical environment in your community. If possible, describe evidence of the cultural influence of an underrepresented
group. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this cultural influence being acknowledged orpreserved from future generations? Why or whynot? (Limit
your response to 250 words.)
An object that is very ethnic and also very important to me and my family in my house is the plaque of my family crest. My last name being Henry, I
am very Irish and proud of my Irish heritage. This plaque has been in my family since my great grandfather had purchased it almost 80 years ago. I
plan on taking over the role of placing this plaque in my house when my parents decide to give it to me, as it is a very important artifact to my
family. As for cultural influences in my community, there is one that sticks out to me. When i was growing up always a St. Patricks Day parade ran
through my neighborhood and down my street. This was always a very important and exciting time for me as a kid as I got candy from the floats
and had a fun time at the parade. However, it also helped to express the Irish heritage and bring together the community through that Irish pride.
"HENRY." Henry coat of arms, family crest and Henry family history. Accessed May 03, 2017. http://www.irishsurnames.com/cgi-
bin/gallery.pl?name=henry&capname=Henry&letter=h.

26. Response to Article on Sports Branding
Recent controversies about sports brandingfocus on ethnicity. The
Washington Redskins team is just one example of the larger controversy, but
it receives the most public attentiondue to the name itself being defined as
derogatory or insultingin modern dictionaries, and the prominence of the
team representing the nation’s capital. Should sports team branding
designers use ethnic references (Fighting Irish, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Braves,
etc.)? Why? Why not? What are some of the complexities of this
issue? (Limit your response to 150 words.)
This is a tricky subject but most of the teams that have these "derogatory" or
"controversial" names were established many years ago. They probably did
not think about how these names would be viewed in the future as well. As for
if a team were to be established now and wanted to use a term as Celtic or
Braves I feel that before the decision should be made it should be discussed
over very thoroughly. Obviously, the matter should be brought up with people
who would be affected by it the most. For example, for Celtics ask the Irish community if they feel this okay or not. It would have to be looked
more into like if the name is too controversial, who it will affect, will it affect the organization, will it give a bad rep to the city and community
surrounding this team and people who want to support it?
Postal, Jillian, Thomas Blackmon, Alan Wilmot, Swingate, and Esq. Darren Heitner. "Washington redskins." Heitner. Accessed May 03, 2017.
https://heitnerlegal.com/tag/washington-redskins/.

27. Response to Bathroom Bill
Last year, North Carolina GovernorPat McCrory signed intolaw a bill that repealed
local LGBT anti-discriminationlaws, and required people to use the bathroom that
corresponded with the biological gender written on theirbirthcertificates. This
prompted massive backlash. McCrory stated, “You know, we all have to make
adjustments in life. And we’ve had the proper etiquette situationfor decades in our
country, and all of a sudden through political correctness we’re throwing away basic
etiquette.” Just this past Thursday, the NorthCarolina General Assembly passed a bill
to repeal the law while placing a moratorium on nondiscriminationmeasures.
Should people be requiredto use the bathroom that corresponds with the biological
gender written on their birth certificate? State why AND state why not. In other words,
to receive full credit for this question, you need topresent an argument for both sides of the issue. As a designer, how wou ld you solve this
gender dilemma? Use the SEE-IT method to respond to this question. (Limit your response to less than 250 words.)
This a very important discussion and topic for people of the trans gender community nowadays. For the side that it should not be required there is
obviously a strong side to it. These people transitioning from male to female or vice-a-versa feel as if they are the opposite gender they were
before. So why should they not be allowed to use the bathroom of all places that they identify with. If they identify as a girl and want to use the
women’s restroom then it should be allowed for them to do so as long as it’s for bathroom purposes only and not for a perverted or sexual
harassment reason.
I personally do not agree with this. My opinions and belief is that if you were born a man then you use the men’s restroom. Plain and simple. Yes
you can dress, act, and even try your hardest to look like a woman but you are still a man no matter what, that is how you were born and how your
chromosomes are arranged as. I feel like this should not be an argument as it is back by scientific fact and logic and is somewhat ridiculous. You can
still portray, act, dress however, you want (man or woman) but at the end of the day, if you were born a man you go to the men’s restroom. I feel
as a designer a way to solve this is making more gender-neutral bathrooms for the trans gender community.

28. "Boy And Girl Bathroom Signs." Counter code. Accessed May 03, 2017. http://fernwoodfurniture.com/boy-and-girl-bathroom-signs.html.

29. Response to "Visualizing Gender" Chapter
In their chapter “Communicating Gender,” Maya Ganesh and Gabi Sobliye discuss two primary
visual advocacy approaches: 1) get the idea, and 2) stories in data. Find a new example of either
of the two visual advocacy approaches to gender issues, and post it in this thread. Cite the
source.
First, identify the approach. Then explain how the designer uses the approachto communicate a
gender issue. Is the approach effective in this example? Why or why not? How could this graphic
be improved?
This image is from a advocacy group called Women Employed and their campaign for gender
equality and equal pay. This relates with the "Get the Idea" approach by showing that
understanding and realizing equality between the sexes is as simple as looking through glasses. This
is a very effective poster/ picture. As you can see there is a person in the fuzziness and low quality
of the image but you arent necessarily sure if it is a girl or a guy just that you know it is a person. It
is trying to say that when it comes down to it both men and women have and should be allowed
the same rights and respect placed towards each other.
"International Women's Day." Pinterest. Accessed May 03, 2017. https://www.pinterest.com/mycommonwealth/international-womens-
day/?lp=true.

30. Response to Hidden Ways
Author Steven Flusty categorized five types of disciplinaryarchitecture that
perpetuate what he calls urban spatial injustice: 1) stealthy, 2) slippery, 3)
crusty, 4) prickly, and 5) jittery. Go out into the cityof Buffalo, and
find/photographtwo examples from the list of five. Identify what type of
space you’ve photographedand why it might discriminate against a specific
population. Identify the locationwhere you took the photographs, and make
certain you are in at least one of the two photographs.
The first picture I am showing is the Buffalo Bills parking lot, which is just outside
of the city but a huge part of Buffalo's culture. This parking lot might look empty
right now but, when fall comes and Bills season is in full swing it becomes filled
with Bills sports fans. I would describe this place as a prickly space because, as
stated above this place becomes very occupied. Even though in the picture it
looks relaxed and comfortable in the fall it becomes hectic and very
uncomfortable with the copious amounts of rowdy Bills fans in the parking lot.
The second picture I chose was in front of the Buffalo and Erie county public library. This library is a very architecturally sound and comfortable
place as well as one of the larger reading spaces in Erie county. With this being said, I feel as if this would be considered a jittery space. It is a library
and if it were to go unobserved, it would not run properly as the comfortable, relaxed, quite atmosphere of the building would vanish without
supervision of the librarians and staff of the building.
"The Future of the Buffalo Bills." My First Website. Accessed May 03, 2017. http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~robertsl/stadium.html.

31. Response to People Like Us
After almost two decades of public assistance, Tammy Crabtree took
herself and her family off the welfare rolls. But her job cleaning
bathrooms at a local Burger King barelypaid the bills. Crabtree wanted
to do better and hopes to go to college and become a teacher.
Imagine this scenario. You are a designer who works at the well-known
firm, iPD (Integrated Planning andDesign). You work on a team with
planners, urban designers, policy designers, architects, and social
designers. You have been tasked to develop/design a way for Tammy
Crabtree and her family (and others with situations similar to Tammy’s)
to move themselves out of poverty. What will your team to do to help
Tammy and her family achieve their goals? What approach will your
team take to address this difficult problem?
I feel like a first step for our group to help Tammy would be to set up a
better housing situation and location for her that would be very
affordable. An idea that comes to my mind would be a townhouse or
apartment area that was suited for low-income families but not a "slum" in any way. Also, place this living either near a business park or near the
city where jobs are more readily available for her to start earning more money. Another idea would to give her the help of a financial planner or
"money manager" to help her get the most out of the money she is earning to help support her family more. As for college, assuming she lives in
the SUNY system, with the new legislation passed hopefully that would help her with getting her college degree whether it be night school or
whatever so she could work at the same time to support her family. Helping Tammy get and find scholarships so she can have some, extra money
would be another goal of iPD to give a positive future for Tammy

32. Strachan, Maxwell. "America's Poverty Rate Stuck At 15 Percent For Second Straight Year." The Huffington Post. September 17, 2013. Accessed
May 03, 2017. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/poverty-america-census_n_3940812.html.

33. Response to Carroll Article: “(Re)forming Regent Park: WhenPolicyDoes Not
Equal Practice”
The development of Regent Park is phased, and there are several more phases to
the project. What actions could be taken toensure more social integration for the
older people living in the ‘new and improved’ Regent Park?
One problem that I noticed was the lack of integration. One of the people talked
about was Hazel. She and all of her friends quickly became excluded from the others
not only by age but also by income. This dissolved any community ties that once
were had and turned the people’s happy outlook into a pessimistic view of the
situation. To fix this it’s simple, just throw more diversity in the community and the
living spaces and not by having people of different age, income, etc. be
separated and secluded from each other. In addition, this infrastructure should be
involved or even connected with the city simply by having public transportation to
and from the city for easy access. Secondly, if there was a community center or even
a community group where people could meet and do activities together this would
help bring a sense of community and social awareness and aspects to Regent Park. Bringing the older people living in this building complex would
promote a more optimistic view and positive wellbeing for the people and definitely ensure integration that is more social to the Regent Park.
"Neighbourhood Node: The New and Old Regent Park." Urban Toronto. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2013/06/neighbourhood-node-new-and-old-regent-park.

34. Response to Enriquez TED Talk: “What Will Humans Look Like in 100 Years?”
For this question, we will focus on Juan Enriquez’ Life Two civilization, which alters fundamental
aspects of the body. We are living longer than ever before in human history. Enriquez argues that,
because of advances in bio-medical technology, the possibilityof living to120 years of age and
beyond is quite possible for many of us in this D+D class. Assuming that his assertion is accurate, how
do you think extended life spans will change our societies and built environments? What new issues
might designers face because of extended life spans?
With this great strive in bio-medical technology I believe this is very possible. With this being, said new
problems and ideas would arise because of this. With a person living up to, a minimum of 120 years old
this would most likely mean that people would be employed in the workforce for longer. This could
make way for new ideas to come through in the fields of medicine, technology, architecture, finance,
among many others. On the other hand, these 100+ year olds would not be in the best physical
condition as this is a very old age and wear and tear on the body is an exponential factor. New housing units and mobility tools would have to be
implemented into society. Buildings with less stairways and more accessible areas and surfaces would be put into use. New types of wheelchairs,
walkers, and even vehicles would have to be made to help accommodate these older people as well. As well as better medicines to help deal with
diseases as Alzheimer's, bone strength and muscle strength, and even nutrition would be important for this newer very old generation as well.
"What are Bionic Humans?" What are Bionic Humans? : Rajeshbihani.com. Accessed May 03, 2017. http://www.rajeshbihani.com/raj/396/.

35. Response to PPT, Smithsonian, and Roy
The two most frequently mentionedmodels of disability are the ‘social’ and
the ‘medical’ models. The medical model of disability views disability as a
medical ‘problem’ that belongs to the disabledindividual. The social model
of disability, in contrast, draws on the idea that it is society that disables
people, through designing everythingto meet the needs of the majority of
people who are not disabled. There is a recognition within the social model
that there is a great deal that society can do to reduce, and ultimately
remove, some of these disabling barriers, and that this task is the
responsibility of society, rather than the disabledperson.
In the Smithsonian online exhibition, the storyabout the superhero hand,
and Elise Roy’s TED Talk, you saw examples of ways to engage disability that
use the social model rather than the medical model. In the Disability and
Design PowerPoint, you were introducedto the concept of Universal Design (UD) (sometimes called inclusive design, design-for-all, or human-
centered design). Certainly, UD embraces the social model of disability. In this same PowerPoint, you saw positive andnegative examples of
each of the seven principles of universal design.
For the Module 12 Thread 1, please select one of the seven universal design principles, and post photographs that show both a positive anda
negative example of the principle. Then address the followingquestion: How do your examples empower or disempowervarious people?
Describe the specific features of the positive example and the specific features of the negative example. Discuss ways that the positive example
could be even further improved.
The principle that I chose is low physical effort. The two examples I would like to elaborate on are elevators and staircases . Having more elevators
in public buildings especially helps benefit not only normally functioning people but those also with disabilities that give them difficulties traversing

36. up stairs. Staircases are nearly impossible for people in let’s say wheelchairs to travel on. Even if they do, they risk the possibility of hurting
themselves even more in the process of trying to go up or down them. Elevators provide a much faster means of transportation for people
compared to stairs in perspective as well. Why go up two flights of stairs that could take a minute or two when you can go up that same amount of
space in a elevator in a tenth of the time. Elevators are constantly improving as well with more space available in them to provide more room for
people to hop onto the elevator as well as shorter wait times and faster movement while on the elevator. Elevators benefit both the fully capable
person and the disabled person in the same way that makes them overall more efficient than stairs.
"16 Elegant Traditional Staircase Designs That Will Amaze You." Architecture Art Designs. March 30, 2015. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/16-elegant-traditional-staircase-designs-that-will-amaze-you/.

37. Response to Survey, FIXED, and Stelarc
Our 2017 Design-A-Baby survey yielded the followingcharacteristics as
indicated by a majority of you:
 Sex: Male (47%)
 Hair Color: Dark Brown (22%)
 Hair Texture: Wavy (33%)
 Eye Color: Blue (26%)
 Race: Caucasian (36%)
 Height: 5’-10” to 6’-1” (45%)
 IQ: 131-140 (20%)
 Memory: Excellent (43%)
 Athletic Ability: Excellent (43%)
 Weight: Average (79%)
 Disease Carrier: None (85%)
 Beauty: Somewhat attractive (46%)
 Empathy: Very empathetic (38%)
 Creativity: Very creative (37%)
Sounds like an all-around lovely person!

38. Currently, we have the technology for youto choose many of the survey characteristics in yourfuture child, andthis ability to choose poses
some ethical questions. Of course, we all want the best for our own child. However, as we move into a more collect ive situation, we need to
consider how the consequences of majoritychoices for children might change who we are as a species.
In the film trailer FIXED, you were introduced to the dilemma of living in a culture in which the “science-fiction of human enhancement” has
become almost a way of life, from prenatal genetic screening to bionic bodyparts. In the video, “A Man with Three Ears” you are introducedto
an artist who is using current technologyto move humans beyondtheir current abilities. Last week, Juan Enriquez asked us if it is ethical to
evolve the human body. All of these videos suggest that the concept of disability‘as we know it’ could cease to exist in the future.
This leads us to this week’s discussion question:
What lessons do you think we should learn from historywhen thinkingabout emergingenhancement technologies and reproductive
technologies? What are some of the possible consequences (bothpositive and negative) of being able todesign ourbodies and the bodies of
our children? What ethicalquandaries do these technologies pose?
There are many beneficial and negative aspects when it comes to "designing" a child’s body and human bodies in general. On the positive side, this
can make for very healthy human beings. Being able to modify a person can mean making them immune to more and more diseases with even the
possibility of cancer, HIV, and many others. In addition, if you wanted your child to have blonde hair and green eyes well then you would be able to
do that and make the perfect child in your eyes. This could also mean being able to make a child with the potential of being more athletic, stronger,
as tall or short as you want among many other things. On the other side, there are some negative consequences. The possibility of uniqueness in a
child is virtually thrown away. If you can make your child however you wanted too then there would be no surprise at all. Also, this could cause
segregation. Certain people who became modified at birth might only associate with those who were also modified at birth and not others. In
addition, this could make sports unfair, if you can make your kid the best athlete ever and so do many other people then the competitiveness in
sports could eventually fade away.
This could also have ethical quandaries. Testing and preforming these operations is very unethical to many people. One, it is performed on humans
and two it is on children which is a very risky and controversial topic in the making. Also, this testing would probably start on animals to begin with.
Many people as well are not in favor of harming animals for scientific research even if it means for betterment of humans themselves. There’s

39. always the question of what if it never worked? Imagine it did not and kids started to have harmful mutations and diseases because of these
procedures. It would cause an uproar from people and the parents of these children.
Satran, Pamela Redmond. "The top 100 names of 2017 will be..." TODAY.com. January 10, 2017. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://www.today.com/parents/baby-name-experts-predict-top-100-names-2017-t106785.

40. Response to Titicut Follies
The state of Massachusetts tried to ban the 1967 documentary Titicut Follies, arguing
that director FrederickWiseman had violated the patients’ rights by not getting written
permission to film them. The case went to court, and Wiseman argued that he had
consent from their legal guardian, the institution. After a judge ruled in favorof the
state, the legal appeals carried on for several years: in 1969, Massachusetts allowed the
film to be shown to doctors, lawyers, and health care professionals; in 1991, a superior
court judge ruled it couldbe released for the “general public,” as privacy concerns were
no longer at issue, so many years later.
Should Wiseman have been allowed to film the residents of Bridgewater Massachusetts
Correctional Facility? Why or why not? How might this film be of value to designers
(communication designers, product, designers, architects, interiordesigners, planners,
landscape designers, systems designers, and/or social designers)? In other words, what
might they gain from this film that they could use in their work?
Even though that this film could be beneficial to professionals and designers I do not
believe it should have been released to the general public without the patients
consent. Even though they are in this institution and the institution itself gave consent the
patients themselves never gave consent. That is one of their legal rights even if these
people are in the correctional facilities and not mentally stable they are still human are allowed their legal right to deny being filmed. This film
however can be beneficial to professionals to help fix some of the hardships faced in these institutions. Designers could benefit by making the
facilities more user friendly and to accommodate these people with mental problems. But, it is just a film and I feel that seeing these things hands
on and in person would benefit these professionals the most.

41. Ebert, Roger. "Titicut Follies Movie Review & Film Summary (1968) | Roger Ebert." RogerEbert.com. October 08, 1968. Accessed May 17, 2017.
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/titicut-follies-1968.

42. Response to PPT, The Architecture of Autism, Public Space
Prelude: Wolf Wolfensberger's seminal work "The Origin andNature of Our Institutional
Models" posited that society characterizes people with intellectual disabilities as sub-human
and burdens of charity, He argued that this dehumanization, and the segregated institutions
that result from it, ignored the potentialproductive contributions that all people can make to
society. He pushed for a shift in policy and practice that recognized the human needs of those
with intellectual challenges and provided the same basic human rights as for the rest of the
population.
The Scenario: Imagine that you and your four childrenlive in Amherst, New York in a $650,000
home at the end of a cul-de-sac on the edge of a ten acre woods. The town has purchased a
one acre lot three houses away from yours, and plans to build a grouphome for ten
intellectually challenged adults.
As a resident of the neighborhood, wouldyou support or oppose this proposal and why?
You've learned additional information about the residents of the proposed group home in your neighborhood. In 2013, three of the ten
intended residents exhibited challengingbehaviors includingscreaming, public masturbation, repetitive rocking, and echolalia (elective
incontinence). However, these behaviors have not occurredsince then.
How would this change your opinion about the constructionof the grouphome in yourneighborhood?
The residents in your neighborhoodvoted(14-3) to reject the town of Amherst’s proposal to builda group home in the neighborhood. Town
officials agreed that the home would not be built in yourneighborhood if you and your neighbors coulddevelopa workable alt ernative.
What are some possible solutions that would allow the residents of the home to be providedwith “thesame basic human rights as the rest of
the population”?

43. I would support this proposal. In my opinion having these mentally challenged individuals being able to be "on their own" in a sense and being in a
more public environment i feel like would benefit them. Even after learning their past behavior it still wouldn't change my mind. Having these
individuals in this group home would help them in the long run with man skills. Theirsocial skills and learning how to behave in a public setting
would be positively affected as they are now living in a neighborhood with other people around them giving them opportunities to adapt to that
social wellbeing. I feel like some solutions would be allowing them to have a say in the vote whether they wanted to move to this space in Amherst
or not. Also I feel like a solution would be having more workers at the group home to make sure things were calmbetween the home and the
outside world of the other residents of the neighborhood creating an overall peaceful environment.
KI BOIS Developmental Disabilites. Accessed May 17, 2017. http://www.kibois.org/dd_about.html.

44. Response to The Connection Between Religion and Urban Planning by David
Engwicht
In his article, David Engwicht discusses the fact that religions (of all types) have
played major roles in the development of our cities. Today, places of worship are
primary components of almost all urban centers. Author Lorne Daniel writes “From
their often active role in supportingpeople who live in citycenters to their iconic
influence on design and use of space, religious structures tell us a lot about our
history, our current needs, and where we might be headed in the future. This is an
aspect of our urban future that planners and urbanists should attend to.”
Identify a place of worship with which you are somewhat familiar. (If you are not
familiar with any places of worship, do a bit of research on one in your own city or
town.) Show a photograph of this religious structure. (You may use photographs
from the web.) What roles has this place served in the development of your
city/town? How has it influenced the design of the area around it? How has its role changed over time? What roles couldthis place of worship
play in the future development of your city/town?
The picture I have posted is of the church in my community called St. John Paul II Parish. This church has had many positive influences and served a
very important role in my community of Lakeview NY. It has served as a short of meeting place for everyone in the community to come together
and socialize. When we first moved to the area when we joined the church it played a big role for me and my family to meet others in the
community through weekly parish, religion class, cookouts, and other community events. I would say that it provided a more modern influence on
the design of the neighborhoods surrounding it. Most of the houses in my area were built within the past 15 years making them all relatively new
and modern same with the church itself having a more modern look. I would say that its role has stayed the same but, has began to serve more and
more people as more people move to the residential areas surrounding the church. As for the future I can see the church expanding to serve more
people with bigger worship seromonies, community events, amongst many other things.

45. "Address & Directions." Welcome to Saint John PaulII Parish Community. Accessed May 17, 2017. http://www.jp2parish.org/address--
directions.html.

46. Response to Prospects for the Future of Diversity and Design
Consider the quote in your syllabus from educator Michael J. Shannon: “Design, as
vision in action--the intersection of understanding and creation--is a universal human
capability that can play a fundamental role in social evolution, in the process that
transforms resources, energy, and information to make our world.”
At the beginning of this course, we discussed the idea that we are all designers
regardless of our profession or field of study. We’ve asked some big questions along
the way, and the conclusion section of ourtextbook raises additional issues that
require input from people who might not consider themselves to be part of the
formalized design professions.
Think about your ownmajor and/orfuture profession. What is the biggest challenge, problem, or questionthat your field needs to tackle right
now? What do you plan to do to address this challenge, problem, or questioneither as part of your studies or professional li fe?
I would have to say that my biggest challenge with my schooling and major currently is tied between achieving good grades and finding internships
for my field of business. For achieving good grades, the solution is simple in theory but applying it is the challenge. All i have to do is study and do
my best on my homework’s and tests to achieve those highly sought after grades I would like. What I have to do is put in the time and effort for
this, which means making sacrifices formore desirable things I would rather do, study, and do homework instead. As for internships, I have to
apply to many as nothing is guaranteed with them. This means filling out numerous applications to many businesses to get an internship, which will
give me experience in my field, which is very useful. Also, building a strong resume so these businesses decide to choose me over another
applicant.
"North Campus." North Campus - University at Buffalo. December 20, 2012. Accessed May 17, 2017.
https://www.buffalo.edu/home/multimedia/photogalleries/photo-gallery-north-campus.html.