The semester is over and I would like to have a semester reflection on what went on during these past six weeks.
When I first enter the room I had no idea that this class will be that helpful. Indeed, I think that this class was very different from the other classes I have taken so far because for once, I was the main focus. Indeed, we had to find solutions for the questions that I was asking myself.
I also liked the fact that we had a really good and "safe" environment, everyone were nice to everyone and we had constructive debates and shares of opinions. We were all very friendly to each others and I guess that the night out went well to according to the pictures I've seen..
Furthermore, we were also allowed to be ourselves through the blog entries we had.
Last but not least, I really think that it is a course to take at the beginning of college because it guides you and help you to make decisions regarding your educational and career plans putting the emphasis on what need to be improved.
I really liked being part of this class and meeting all of my classmates without exception!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Reflection on the ePortfolio Reflection.
During this semester, we had studio hour’s right after class. Even if it was a little late in the day (most of us were tired after a long day) it was worthy. Indeed, at first I didn’t really see the point in doing an ePortfolio maybe because I did not have an idea of what an ePortfolio was in the first place. Otherwise, after we went through page by page in order to build a personal ePortfolio, I realized that it was something really useful. Indeed, I think that it can be a key point for those who wants to transfer to senior colleges for instance. They can show their ePortfolio because it gives many information about the applicant's interests, progress and educational goals.
It meant a lot to me because when you want to apply to a very competitive place, I think that you have to make a difference. I think that an ePortfolio summarize your whole persona in a well done visual setting. I also liked the fact that it was a mix of education and personal life at the same time.
Besides, it also meant a lot to me because living far away from my family and friends, it is also an occasion for them to see what I am doing here and what do I do during my spare time. It can also be a mean to look back at our college path when we will graduate and who knows, it might bring some good memories :)
It was a good experience and I will definetly continue developping my ePortfolio for my upcoming semesters....
It meant a lot to me because when you want to apply to a very competitive place, I think that you have to make a difference. I think that an ePortfolio summarize your whole persona in a well done visual setting. I also liked the fact that it was a mix of education and personal life at the same time.
Besides, it also meant a lot to me because living far away from my family and friends, it is also an occasion for them to see what I am doing here and what do I do during my spare time. It can also be a mean to look back at our college path when we will graduate and who knows, it might bring some good memories :)
It was a good experience and I will definetly continue developping my ePortfolio for my upcoming semesters....
Mentor/Site Interview
For the end of the semester, we were to a “Mentor/Site interview.” To put it differently, we were asked to visit a place that we eventually would like to work in. I decided to go to JP Morgan on Park Ave. on a snowing day…
What an experience! It was snowing, snowing and snowing and employees were not really willing to help me with my assignment. Indeed, I faced like a dozen of refusals in this freezing cold. But I finally found someone who was willing to help me and he answered the questions I had.
This was a great experience because it showed me how strong I was from the inside. I didn’t know that I will be strong enough to stand outside in the cold TRYING TO APPROACH A STRANGER, knowing that regarding people that I don’t know, I am the shyest person you could ever imagined on Earth. It meant a lot because I was desperate and I called my mum for some comfort… Yes I know! But we all are babies when it comes to our mother! And she told me to go somewhere else, that it was too cold and that I should try to interview a Gap employee because it would make things easier. However sometimes, “easier things” to get are not the most worthy ones because this interview was worth it. I don’t regret each second that I passed waiting in the cold because the person that I interviewed was really nice and he asked me to keep in touch once in a while which I think is great because right now, I know somebody from the inside
What an experience! It was snowing, snowing and snowing and employees were not really willing to help me with my assignment. Indeed, I faced like a dozen of refusals in this freezing cold. But I finally found someone who was willing to help me and he answered the questions I had.
This was a great experience because it showed me how strong I was from the inside. I didn’t know that I will be strong enough to stand outside in the cold TRYING TO APPROACH A STRANGER, knowing that regarding people that I don’t know, I am the shyest person you could ever imagined on Earth. It meant a lot because I was desperate and I called my mum for some comfort… Yes I know! But we all are babies when it comes to our mother! And she told me to go somewhere else, that it was too cold and that I should try to interview a Gap employee because it would make things easier. However sometimes, “easier things” to get are not the most worthy ones because this interview was worth it. I don’t regret each second that I passed waiting in the cold because the person that I interviewed was really nice and he asked me to keep in touch once in a while which I think is great because right now, I know somebody from the inside
"Lingering Topic"
In class we had to do a "lingering topic".
To put it differently, we were asked to remove all the things on our table so that we couldn’t be distracted, take a deep breath and try to empty our thoughts. I close my eyes and what came to my mind were my educational goals. For some reasons, ever since we talked about it in class, it is something that is really present in my daily life because this course helped me to realize that I might not be able to achieve these goals that I plan to achieve. It is not about being pessimistic, but about being realistic.
It meant a lot to me because from now on, I will have to elaborate back up plans just in case I am not able to transfer to the senior college of my dream for instance. Indeed, since my wishes cannot be one hundred percent guarantee, I will have to look for other colleges that can also meet my educational and career’s needs.
I have learned that it is something that takes time and the research paper that we will have to submit at the end of the semester will be helpful because it will be an opportunity for me to have an idea of what my back up” plans regarding transfers or careers’ choice look like.
This lingering topic have contributed to affected my career’s choice because who knows I might not be able to attend Columbia University but if I have a goo career plan in my closet, maybe I will be happy in my chosen field afterwards…. At least I hope so! lol
To put it differently, we were asked to remove all the things on our table so that we couldn’t be distracted, take a deep breath and try to empty our thoughts. I close my eyes and what came to my mind were my educational goals. For some reasons, ever since we talked about it in class, it is something that is really present in my daily life because this course helped me to realize that I might not be able to achieve these goals that I plan to achieve. It is not about being pessimistic, but about being realistic.
It meant a lot to me because from now on, I will have to elaborate back up plans just in case I am not able to transfer to the senior college of my dream for instance. Indeed, since my wishes cannot be one hundred percent guarantee, I will have to look for other colleges that can also meet my educational and career’s needs.
I have learned that it is something that takes time and the research paper that we will have to submit at the end of the semester will be helpful because it will be an opportunity for me to have an idea of what my back up” plans regarding transfers or careers’ choice look like.
This lingering topic have contributed to affected my career’s choice because who knows I might not be able to attend Columbia University but if I have a goo career plan in my closet, maybe I will be happy in my chosen field afterwards…. At least I hope so! lol
Monday, February 8, 2010
Mock Interview
This post is about the reflection on my Mock Interview last Thursday.
To summarize this activity, last Thursday, we had to dress casual, and to get ready to answer some interview questions in an appropriate setting.
This interview was useful because I felt like I was applying for a real job so I was a little bit stressed (even if I didn’t show it). It was also meaningful because since English is not my first language, it helped me to analyze where I was standing in terms of Job interview since I plan to work in the U.S. upon graduation.
Indeed, I have learnt that even if I usually feel at ease during interview, when it is in French, even if it is suppose to be quite the same since it is a job interview. But I realized that just like I mentioned in my Life Skills plan, I need to focus on my accent so that I can feel more confident and be ready not only to take the job, but also to take over the world.
It is useful for my career because I think that by the time I'll be entering the job market, I should be ready to answer any questions and get the job of my dreams.
To summarize this activity, last Thursday, we had to dress casual, and to get ready to answer some interview questions in an appropriate setting.
This interview was useful because I felt like I was applying for a real job so I was a little bit stressed (even if I didn’t show it). It was also meaningful because since English is not my first language, it helped me to analyze where I was standing in terms of Job interview since I plan to work in the U.S. upon graduation.
Indeed, I have learnt that even if I usually feel at ease during interview, when it is in French, even if it is suppose to be quite the same since it is a job interview. But I realized that just like I mentioned in my Life Skills plan, I need to focus on my accent so that I can feel more confident and be ready not only to take the job, but also to take over the world.
It is useful for my career because I think that by the time I'll be entering the job market, I should be ready to answer any questions and get the job of my dreams.
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