Gone but Not Forgotten

Beloved Fanbase, 

Kruse Kontrol, like all good things, must come to an end. Thankfully, this feels like a good place to end, and there won't be a shittily written sequel, no matter how much clamor I get from the press. 

My last week was a triumph. I changed my own tires.* 

I also finally got to take an engine apart! Below are pictures from the various stages in the process. While it is now on its way to the recycler, it was truly a learning experience, if only in how to use power tools effectively.

This post is supposed to have some reflection elements, so I’ll make sure to answer the questions given by the prompt, as I haven’t actually done that for any of the past blogs and I feel bad.

• Remember to reflect on your progress towards your initial goals, how those goals may have shifted/changed, and what impact this time has had on you overall.

Well, I think my only real goal was to learn as much as possible. I definitely accomplished this, and I have a notebook full of random knowledge as a testament. I also picked up some handy real life knowledge, like how to change a tire and engine mechanics. 

• Would you recommend this senior project to another student? Why or why not?

I would 100% recommend this project to another person (and if you want to do it, text me! I can hook you up). It will give you some generally useful life skills, let you meet some awesome people, and teach you all about how cars work (just try asking someone in your daily life what tf a transmission is and then you’ll see how much there is to learn). 

• Should the school incorporate some of these wider “passion project” proposals into more traditional Senior Projects? Why or why not?

Hmmm, I don’t know. I did a more traditional senior project, and I really benefitted from the structure that came from being expected to be somewhere during the day. I think the passion projects need a little more refining in terms of accountability, but I wouldn’t rule them out in the future. 

I hope you’ve all enjoyed my blog! I certainly love spitting whatever’s on my mind onto the internet. See you at graduation!

XOXO,

Sophie

*Matt did most of the work because of my knee. Essentially, they said: if you get a flat with this knee and you can't call for help, have fun dying in the woods. But I know how now!