Final Reflection

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

- When I look back into all that we have experienced in our class this semester, I think it was mostly all positive moments. I learned a lot from this class and I really enjoyed the way the class was setup. Learning about entrepreneurship was enjoyable and different from any other class I have taken here at UF. There were definitely times where I wanted to give up (the lows) but when I think back on it now, it really helped me learn from them and I believe those traits will follow me beyond this class. I especially dreaded assignments that involved interviewing others outside of the class but I began to like those as the semester progressed. It really helped me get out of my shell and become more vocal. This class was definitely positive and I would take this class again if I could.

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?

- For me, I think the most formative experience was the interview assignments with random UF classmates. It was challenging and was something I have never done before.  Out of those social interacting assignments, I think I’ll remember the dollar challenge the most. To me, it was the most difficult. Getting others to listen to what you have to say was challenging. Throughout this course I think the one thing that I felt most accomplished is the social interactions. I am not that social and a little bit shy so when those assignments were finished, I felt proud and relieved.


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

- I definitely think I see myself as an entrepreneur. I have become more aware and informed of what a true entrepreneur is and how to develop the mindset of an entrepreneur. I believe it is something that you can keep on developing and become better as well so I am excited to see how much better I can get down the road.

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 think for those who are trying to go along this journey, the first thing they have to do is think about what they want. Being confident and knowing their own skillset will help them perform well. Also, learning how to manage your time will help students become successful in this course. I definitely recommend keeping an open mind as well and go out there and be confident in everything that you do.