Final Reflection

1. Reading through my old blog posts was almost kind of cringy in a way. I don't know if anyone else gets this way, but I hate reading my old writing, I'm always really critical of myself. But it did bring back a lot of memories. One of the stand out moments was when we had to give away free money: I can vividly recall that experience and my feelings on it. First of all, I was not happy about having to give away my own money. And then when I actually did the assignment, it was really awkward. People were either apathetic or confused. There was one lady with a stroller who was really nice but everyone else seemed pretty uncomfortable with the dollar thing. Then it made me remember all the people I've interviewed over the course of this semester. I can't really say I enjoyed that either. Going back to one of my very first blog posts made me remember that game played in class where you had to choose a business or something like that. Also, when I got in contact with the family friend entrepreneur, it made my mom really happy, which I remembered from my first post.

2. Well, I'll probably always remember having to give money to strangers. In a way I think it was also one of my most formative experiences, because I really didn't want to do it but still managed to do it anyway. Having assignments multiple times every week also really forced me to stay on top of myself. I think my most joyous assignment was either the celebrating failure one, because it was honestly kind of therapeutic, or talking to an entrepreneur because it brought me closer to a valued family friend. I'm proud of myself for managing to turn in almost every assignment.

3. Honestly I don't know if I consider myself an entrepreneur. Starting my own business is not something I have ever seriously considered. I am definitely more knowledgable now, but still don't think I could seriously call myself an entrepreneur since all my training and knowledge is hypothetical. At the very least, I have moved closer to having an entrepreneurial mindset.

4. I think students just need to embrace the class for what it is. Yes, the assignments can be tedious and frustrating at times, but overall this is a class anyone can succeed in if you just do the work. Stay on top of things - even do things early if you can - and enjoy the weekly blog posts. Don't stress about this class but you can't let it fall by the way said either. Also, do all the extra credit stuff on YellowDig.