I can honestly say that coming into this class, I was so unsure as to how to approach it. I saw the first couple of interactive assignments and I was almost scared off. However, the assignments that stand out to me the most as to when I grew are the customer interviews. These sparked my confidence which remained the most important factor for me completing this class successfully. Without these, I would not have gained the experience of just going out and talking to people which has proved vital. The most fun exercise for me was the Free Money. I really enjoyed trying to get students to take my money, and my friends who filmed me and watched found it entertaining as well. I also liked the Secret Sauce assignment. When I asked my friends and family what really made me tick and what made me different, (yes it was flattery) but it was also very eye-opening for me. I got to see what my friends noticed about me, most of which I had thought was frequently overlooked.
I can easily say that I have developed the basics of the entrepreneurial mindset. By no means am I as knowledgeable or experienced as I could be, but this class has definitely given me the opportunity to understand what this entails and how to approach it.
My biggest suggestion would be to actually DO the assignments (especially the first ones) rather than completing them. Instead of just going through the motions, putting effort into the assignments allows the most growth through them and therefore, you get the most out of them. Especially the first few assignments, this is where confidence is built. Confidence has remained the most important aspect for me in completing assignments, and this began in the initial assignments. I would not have succeeded in this class if I did not take it seriously and did not make the effort to grow throughout the year.
Hi Emily, great job on your blog post! I really enjoyed reading your final reflection and learning about your thoughts and experiences in this class. I thought it was interesting that Free Money was the most fun assignment for you; that one was terrifying for me, but I do feel like it was a good opportunity for growth. I agree that even though it means doing more work, students will actually get a lot more out of this class if they really put some effort in instead of just going through the motions. If you can find a way to make it applicable to your life and/or future career, this class can be a valuable learning experience. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIf you would like to check out my "Final Reflection" blog post, you can find it by following this link: http://entrepreneurshipbyisa.blogspot.com/2016/04/final-reflection-week-15.html
Hey Emily,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your blog post. I like reading about how unsure you were when you came into this class. It is so great that you found confidence by completing these assignments! I wish I had the same experience but sadly I did not. Check out my post here if you want: http://ffavorule.blogspot.com/2016/04/final-reflection.html