Week 9.

I think I'd be helpful to their community, especially if I decide to join. I would be helpful because I am good at planning events and getting things done. GLBT has entire weeks of events sometimes and I think I could be key in making those events the best they can be. Also, by doing this project, I think I'm getting a good word out for them. A lot of people probably don't know that this group exists. I find myself talking about my project and GLBT with friends sometimes. Also, anybody that does know about the group, might not realize that straight people are very involved with it as well. There are gay-straight alliances and people should know that they exist! For my own education, this whole process is a way for me to learn. I am learning more about people in general. I sit, watch, talk to them and just learn about them. I am also learning more about the homosexual lifestyle: what they feel like they're biggest biases towards them are, how they feel about certain controversies, etc. I am also learning more about how to research, fieldwork, write, and interview. These are all tools that I'll use throughout college so it's helpful.