PPP2 - Task 1

PPP2 - Task 1 - reflecting over the past year

Answer the following questions in relation to reflecting over the past year:

•  Reflecting on your Summer what is your most memorable event and why?

My most memorable event would be visiting St Peter's Basilica in Rome, as it was really inspirational and a brand new experience for me, it took my breath away!

•  Have you made any contacts over the Summer that you feel could be helpful over the coming year or so and what outcomes did you feel you achieved?

I thought I had made a worthwhile investment in making a new friend of a family member - and got a week long placement out of it. However, upon arrival I realised that the work environment was not suited to me at all and was almost unbearable to work in. However, through endless researching I have managed to enter and get through to the final stages of the Disney International program, which I am hoping will help me  steer my career towards Disney Imagineering.

• How did you meet/contact these contacts (methods used or how it happened)

The first contact was a friend of my uncle's, of whom I met at a family party. The second I got through talking to an old college friend who had done the program, and researching online for where I can participate.

• If you didn’t make any contacts, why? too busy working? holiday? commitments?

Although I made a few contacts, I regret trying more and branching out. I didn't persue as much as I'd hoped to because I got a new job, went on holiday etc.

• What methods of contacting creatives can you think of and what would you ask? 

At first, I think the best way is to email someone, to get a quick response and to gauge how busy they are. If I wanted to know a lot more about them, I'd ask to contact them over Skype  as it would be friendlier and not as long winded as sending emails or letters. However, receiving a letter is a nice, more thoughtful alternative to the email. I would ask them to tell me a little bit about their work (mentioning some pieces I've learnt about beforehand), the design process they go through to start/ finish a project, and any hints or tips they've learnt over the years about designing, contacting, networking - anything!