Capstone Project - A plan in progress

→ How: Find speakers/ NGOs/ Organizations around the route to ask them about the problems.

→ Aim: Observing and identifying the main issues of different regions to have a holistic idea of how to approach the world and its citizens.

Select Themes: Identify key themes you want to explore across regions. Some examples:
- Economic Inequality: Compare wealth distribution and access to opportunities.
- Migration and Refugees: Study migration trends and challenges for displaced populations.
- Political Systems: Compare how different political systems handle economic crises or provide for marginalized communities.
- Impact of Globalization: How globalization affects local economies and cultures.
- Environmental Policies: Investigate the intersection of economics and environmental policies (climate action, industrialization).

Background Research: Before visiting each region, study the current political and economic context.
Partner with NGOs/Organizations: Research and contact NGOs, activists, or scholars working in the regions you’re visiting.
Set Objectives for Each Region: What specific issues will you focus on in each country? Example:
- US: Wealth inequality, immigration policies.
- Mexico: Drug trade and its economic impact.
- Brazil: Environmental degradation and its economic consequences.
- India: Urban poverty, rapid economic growth.
- China: Government control and economic expansion.

USA: Focus on wealth inequality, social justice movements, and immigration policies. Attend lectures or meet with activists.
Mexico: Study how the drug trade impacts the economy and speak with NGOs focusing on drug-related violence and migration.
Brazil: Investigate deforestation’s economic impact and speak with environmental activists.
Argentina: Look into inflation and the country’s economic crises, as well as its political response.
Paris: Explore the effects of EU policies, migration issues, and labor rights.
UK: Study post-Brexit economic challenges and meet with political economists.
Istanbul: Focus on the intersection of politics and minority rights, particularly how it impacts Kurds and other marginalized groups.
Dubai: Investigate the impact of globalization and labor policies in the Gulf region.
India: Study urban poverty, caste issues, and rural economic challenges.
China: Investigate government-controlled economic policies and how they impact local businesses and society.

Interview People: Meet with local experts, community leaders, and regular citizens to gather diverse perspectives.
Collaborate with Students/NGOs: Partner with local students or NGOs to get a first-hand look at ongoing projects.
Document: Capture stories through interviews, videos, or photography.

Choose Format: Depending on what resonates most with you, you could create:
- A written report or blog series sharing your reflections and learnings.

Tie it to Your Broader Mission: Connect your findings to your goal of ensuring marginalized communities receive equitable help.
Host Discussions: Host reflection sessions with fellow Baret Scholars to exchange ideas.
Capstone Presentation: Present your findings in an engaging, creative format during the Hokkaido event. This could be a multimedia presentation, an exhibition of photos and stories, or a combination.

Recent Posts