30A Final Reflection

1)    Read through your posts from this semester. Recall all of the experiences you've had a long the way -- the highs, the lows -- the fun moments, and the moments of drudgery, and even the moments of dread.

The best assignment was the bug list! The bug list was enlightening. After partaking in the assignment, I walked away with a deeper meaning; complain less, think of why such annoyance exist, it will change not only change the way you complain but limit your complaints by offering a new perspective, reasoning and solution for a problem. This assignment was great in creating a more positive outlook than negative outlooks. The least favorite assignment was… to be honest I can’t think of an assignment I dislike. Each assignment was insightful although sometimes extensive, the intent of the exercises was recognized. These assignments allowed us to walk away with more of an entrepreneurship spirit and minds.

2)    What sticks out to you as the most formative experience? The experience that you'll remember years later? What was your most joyous experience? What experience are you most proud of yourself for accomplishing?

As previously stated the most joyous and formative experience was by far the bug list! I will remember this assignment years to come. I am most proud of myself for accomplishing my opportunity. I was able to form an opportunity and expand on it for 4 months in details. I now have the skills to proceed to create other opportunities.

3)    At the beginning of the semester, I mentioned that I wanted each of you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Now, at the end, do you see yourself as an entrepreneur? Do you think you have moved closer to developing an entrepreneurial mindset?

Yeeeeees! Not only, did you develop more of an entrepreneurial mindset, but you gave us exercises and skills which developed us week by week which allowed me to feel like an entrepreneur. I walk away with a new perspective for entrepreneurs, after reading the books within our reading reflection, which helped me understanding the journey of entrepreneurship, after completing these enlightening assignments, I now understand entrepreneurs are not required to have extensive capital, failure is not bad for failure builds growth, believe in your concept even when some are skeptical, find a need in demand and fulfill it; the possibilities are endless.

4)    What is the one recommendation you would make to the students who are going to journey down this path in the future? What would you recommend they do to perform best in this course? What would you recommend they do to foster that mindset?

I recommend incoming students to consider this course more than a grade but an experience. Look not only for what you can receive but what you can give. To perform best in this course set aside time to focus solely on the assignments. Purchase a calendar book to write down and keep track of assignments. The assignments can be extensive but if you prepare ahead of time you will complete the assignment to your best of abilities. I recommend incoming students to come in with an open-mind. Delve deeper into the assignment with the intent to gain a greater insight.