Starting the Final Task

Hi Cambridge, my name is Mya Nikole Rodriguez. I am a junior at Fort Lauderdale High School. I have been a part of the Cambridge program since my sophomore year and it has definitely changed me. I find myself to be hardworking and capable; and I would have never realized my full potential if I had continued with my lazy, mediocre ways. Although it has been a harsh change in character, I know that it is something I need to adapt to. I am finding ways to not lose myself along the process. 

For my final task, I chose to work in a group. I am working with Keren C., Tiana G., and Eric B.. When it came to who I was working with, it was not completely up to me. When our AICE Media teachers explained our final task in class, Keren automatically emailed me, asking for us to work together. Initially, I wanted to work alone because I felt covid and distance would complicate the project; however, I liked working with Keren. I have worked with her on every film project since the beginning of the year. We both feel we work well together because we have the same work ethic. So, Keren and I decided to be partners. We had decided to leave it at just a duo but Keren placed me in a group chat with two other people. She explained that a bigger group could be better for such a big project, especially when the two other people have a compatible and efficient work ethic, like us. I tend to overanalyze many situations and I just always want my product to be as perfect as possible. While it has its pros, it has many cons as well; but, one thing I love about art is that it is okay, necessary even, to push boundaries and step out of your comfort zone. I can say with absolute certainty that I am proud of my project, even though I have not started filming yet, because I already put a lot of me into it. I am ready to put in more.