What sticks out to you as the most formative experience?
I think the most formative experience this semester has been quarantine and the way the whole world reacted to the pandemic and also the racial issues going on during this time as well.
The experience that you'll remember years later?
One experience during this semester I'll remember years later is being stuck at home for weeks/months on end, particularly because I enjoyed being home.
What was your most joyous experience?
My most joyous experience this semester was probably my parents getting remarried.
What experience are you most proud of yourself for accomplishing?
I am proud of getting through this semesters classes. As time goes on, school is more and more of a struggle because I hate school. I love learning, I just hate having to learn stuff that doesn't apply to anything and also have to memorize it and regurgitate it for an exam. I cannot wait to never have to take another class again, although I will say I enjoyed this class as it did actually apply to my life.
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?
I saw myself as an entrepreneur long before this class and it was nice to be able to apply my mindset to a course here at UF.
Do you think you have moved closer to developing an entrepreneurial mindset?
Because of the mentorship program I am in, I have very much already developed an entrepreneurial mindset, as I am surrounded by successful business people all the time, but this class definitely helped me see different aspects of business which I appreciate.
What is the one recommendation you would make to the students who are going to journey down this path in the future?
I would recommend taking advantage of opportunities to meet people who are successful business owners and seek mentorship from people who have what you want in business, relationships, health, spiritual life, and finances, as those are the main areas of life.
What would you recommend they do to perform best in this course?
Work ahead.
What would you recommend they do to foster that mindset?
Get around people who already have the mindset they want to adopt. Mindset is more so "caught" than it is taught.
Hi Vanaisa,
ReplyDeleteI don't know about you, but I found the stay at home order helped me prioritize school! Maybe it was the boredom, but I have done very well my last semester. Congratulations to your parents and their marriage!! This class did help me interview and communicate with people I usually wouldn't communicate with, I ventured out, and I'm glad you did too! Good luck with your future endeavors!
Hi Vanasia,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your parents for getting remarried! I hope it was able to bring some joy and light to your family during these crazy times we are currently living in. I really agree with your view that mindset is “caught” more so than actually taught, and surrounding yourself with mentors in all facets of life is a fantastic way to do that. Best of luck to you with all that lies ahead!
Hi Vanasia,
ReplyDeleteI personally did not enjoy the quarantine. I feel like I wasn't able to separate my home, work and school life and it became overwhelming. At least when I worked in the office - I was physically at work and did not bring that stress home.
I do agree though that in this class you must work ahead!