1) This semester was certainly a roller-coaster of staying organized and learning to balance. I can't say that this was my favorite class I have ever taken, but it definitely taught me a lot about perseverance. Sometimes you just have to buckle down and get the job done.
2) I will definitely remember the "Free Money" assignment for years to come because it was so far out of my comfort zone. That was probably my most formative experience because it showed me that I was capable of doing things that were outside of my comfort zone. I am proud of myself for developing a venture and planning out the steps for bringing it to life; this was also my most joyous experience because it gave me the opportunity to identify a practical way that I could make a difference in the world.
3) In a way, I guess I have become more open to an entrepreneurial mindset by redefining the way I think of entrepreneurship. I have expanded my definition of entrepreneurship to essentially include any venture that allows people to turn their passion into a business that supports their lifestyle.
4) In order to be successful in this course, I would recommend that students figure out a system of organization and make sure they stay on top of their assignments. It is easy to do well in this class if you schedule everything ahead of time. In order to develop and foster an entrepreneurial mindset, my recommendation is not to think of your venture as a business, but rather as a way to turn your interests/passions into a livelihood, that way you will be committed to the success of your venture because it supports your chosen way of life.
Hi Isabelle, I think that relating this class to a roller coaster is definitely quite accurate, but I like to see that this class has taught you a lot about perseverance. Also, it's good that the free money exercise was so impactful for you, and I hope that this exercise will make it easier for you to breach your comfort zone in the future as well. Your advice to create a system of organization is quite insightful, and that's essentially what I did to get through this class. Good luck with your future endeavors, and here's a link to my blog post so that you can check out my reflection. http://camcoop8.blogspot.com/2016/04/final-reflection.html
ReplyDeleteHi Isabelle,
ReplyDeleteI too had similar feedback referencing this course. Although I consider my very organized, this class certainly tests those skills more than other classes. I’m glad to see you stuck with it and that you have expanded your definition of an entrepreneur. I also think of entrepreneurship differently now from when I started this course. Best wishes to you in the future.
Here is the link to my Final Reflection Post:
http://joyspurlock.blogspot.com/2016/03/final-reflection.html
Isabelle,
ReplyDeleteI had a very similar experience except that you seem to have gotten more assignments done than I did! I also really liked the free money assignment, I had a very good time doing it and will remember it for a long time. I also like the tips you would give to future students. This class is certainly not easy to keep up with. Unfortunately, I didn't do this assignment, but feel free to check out the rest of my blog here:
http://gabrielaraujoent3003.blogspot.com/