Reflection

Maria Penrice

This studio was a great experience. I learned a lot about photography and more about how to write in a concise and clear way. It was really fun to get to go out in the middle of the day and do the interviews and take photos. I also really enjoyed meeting the people I interviewed, though not everyone I approached on the street wanted to talk to me. Even though it was disappointing it was a good lesson to learn to be able to brush it off and try again. I was glad to hear from everybody that I interviewed that Cambridge provides a lot of services for homeless people, though there can always be more. However, because of sequestration and budget cuts, there’s going to be a lot less affordable housing options for homeless people which is depressing. I want to continue to find more about the homeless situation in Cambridge, especially since it is predicted to get worse. I think that this kind of work is very important. When I asked what was the best way people can help the homeless situation, almost everyone said educate yourself about the issue. A lot of times people tend to jump to conclusions and judge others, which is a totally ineffective way to help the issue. It is important to be informed about what is actually happening which is the importance of journalism.