Week 8: Very Scared

Hi folks. Welcome back.

Being at home for the past two months has made me forget what doing work feels like. Because wow, thinking about this is so hard. I am finally looking at the data to start writing my paper and making conclusions. I think it may not make sense to do in-depth statistical analysis because 1) most of the data is from non-bikers and 2) it will make more sense to use anecdotal experience. 

I spoke with Aaryan Mishra and he had great things to say: lots of things I was thinking but now I can quote him as an avid biker who has the same thoughts. He gave me a splendid idea to speak with Jay Thanki, who used to bike to school but much prefers to drive — someone who knows biking but does not like it enough to make it their normal use of transport. 

I have been reaching out to my Mission High School and American High School friends, and they do not know anyone who bikes! So it is going to be difficult to speak to other individuals who have concerns with the Fremont biking infrastructure. 

Next week I have a meeting with my external advisor where I will give her a run down on all my conclusions. How SCARY. That means that I need to really do a full analysis this week and before my meeting so that I am very prepared. 

I am afraid I do not have much NEW information; of course she must know that school areas do not have the best infrastructure, and she has seen my preliminary data. I haven’t yet surveyed my school students because everytime I come to school I get distracted… I also have to do that before my next meeting with her I guess. 

It is bad that I am scared of my external advisor…. Ah!

Wish me luck for next week!