Half-way Reflection

Dear future ENT3003 student,

Some of the skills that I have obtained to keep up with the copious amount of requirements for this class include organizing what needs to be done ahead of time, not leaving the assignments until the day the are due, and putting in full effort even if it's just a comment on someone else's blog. I would say out of everything this class requires that organization is major key. You must be constantly on top of your assignments, just like anything in life. Staying organized will help you stay ahead; which means you'll never face any unwanted surprises. With staying organized also comes the time you can take to truly indulge in the exercises you must do. I've also learned just how important being tenacious is, and how without it, you're just mindlessly doing work.

At points, you will feel like giving up. I felt this feeling when we had to do our first elevator pitch. I had absolutely no idea what to make my business concept, because I'm usually not very creative. With having no where to turn, I just didn't think I could complete the exercise. After contemplating, I realized how much the benefits outweighed the costs, and I decided to try to come up with an idea. I thought about a constant problem I faced in my life, and that's how I came up with 'quick fix for a dance shoe' idea. From this and the rest of the exercises we have had to do, I would definitely say I've become more tenacious. Having to do a lot of assignments is something that no one wants to do, but I've learned to become more persistent and determined with everything that I do. Particularly the video assignments contributed to my new attitude towards my work.

The three tips I would give to you include:

• Always strive to not just get your work done, but to do it with the utmost amount of effort. Yes, it's easy just to lazily complete the assignments by doing the bare minimum, but I truly do encourage you to put 150% into each exercise you do. Doing this will help you grow academically and as a person by making you more tenacious in nature.
• Create a calendar of your events and assignment due dates. Even if you're not a "calendar person", I highly recommend doing this. It will encourage you to keep organized and you'll never miss a thing!
• Think deeper and bigger than the assignment. You may see some assignments and say, "how does this relate to the class?" In these situations, you should look at the big picture, because I swear there's a reason the professor has us do these things. Looking at the assignments from a different angle will help open your mind and cause you to learn more than you would've before.