14A: Halfway Reflection

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1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course? 
Because all the assignments are due at the same time every week, I've learned to keep a set routine and fit those assignments into my schedule. Since I am taking other summer classes and working, some of those requirements may vary week to week, but the assignment schedule for this class is set, so I can plan and expect to work on these assignments every week and know how much time I can dedicate, hence utilizing my time management skills.

2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. Talk about a moment or two when you felt like "giving up." What pulled you through? Do you feel like you've developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months? What experience or experiences most contributed to this?

As every student can relate, college is a tough time for students. It's a big adjustment and hard for students to find a successful way to learn and grow. Before switching into the business school, I was an engineering major and couldn't fit in. It was tough for me to understand what I wanted to do with this degree I'm studying for and I was slowly losing interest and my focus to succeed in my classes. After switching to the business school, I began to enjoy the classes I'm taking now and didn't give up with my goals, I simply altered them. As for these past two months, I would say I've lost some of my tenacious attitude. Having classes online and being back home makes it a little difficult to keep focused on school and extracurricular activities.

3) Three tips. What are three tips you would offer next semester's student about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset' ?

  • Keep your goals in check! It's important to always focus on small things to accomplish in order to reach the overall goal. 
  • Something I do to inspire me is creating and updating a mood board! This just consists of a simple cork board and pushpins, and you can print out pictures that inspire you, like a skyline of your favorite city or your role models or future goals in pictures or your favorite quotes! The world is your oyster and you should show it off!
  • Don't be afraid to ask for help! A lot of students understand that college can easily burn students out and think it's easier to give up, so we can all relate. But if you talk it out with friends and family, you'll soon realize you have a good group of people surrounding you everyday as your support system :)

Picture: My current laptop background that gives me motivation! (this could be a potential mood board picture you could add, enjoy!)


Comments

  1. Sophia MorinJuly 4, 2020 at 10:40 PM

    Hi Anisha :)
    I really enjoyed reading this. One part that really caught my attention was your placement of importance on your goals. I also think that is really important, as I have had to maintain and remind myself of what I really want out of my education while also appealing to my own personal interests and passions. I commend you for noticing when you were losing motivation and doing something about it. Great job!

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  2. Justin MillerJuly 6, 2020 at 1:06 AM

    Hey Anisha,
    I had never heard of a mood board but that sounds like a unique way to stay inspired and foster tenacity. I still struggle with engineering at times but have decided to see it through but it is good to hear that you found success in the business school. Focusing has been an issue for me especially when I was living at home, I find it much easier to focus on school while living in my apartment.

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