And finally, a fourth person wants to leave behind the fast-paced world of management to explore a brand new career in wood working. She is fairly certain that it is time to trade in her daily digital planner for a wood carver s apron and chisel. She will need to try and find a local person to apprentice with. With the senior thesis and research plan in place, students return to their home community for six to ten months. Back home they conduct independent research involving using books, multiple medias, personal interviews, library visits, and field research.
Students stay in touch with their cohort group and instructors by email.
Twice a month the senior students post progress journals online. They also query each other for advice via email. In the last month, students return for the final seminar. These seasoned investigators now serve as role models and mentors to a new group just entering the process. The returning veterans must to prepare and then present their findings and action plans.