Final Reflection

Experiences: I think the assignments that left a lasting impression with me were the Portmanwho? assignment and the Bug List assignment. I had a lot of fun with both of these and I think the reason that I enjoyed them was because I was basically given the opportunity to complain about all of the little things that inwardly bother me every day for one and the other I was given complete creative flexibility to create a new word. I thoroughly enjoyed both assignments, and I can proudly say that I know my family (at least, I haven’t checked in with anyone else) is still using Queception!

Mindset: I definitely think that I have further developed my entrepreneurial mindset. I think that being a part of the Innovation Academy gave me a great head start on developing this way of thinking, but this class has definitely refined it. Even if I never get around to actually completing this venture, I do see myself as an entrepreneur.

Recommendation: If I were to give future students one recommendation, it would be to start early and be aware of your surroundings. Read the schedule early, find your books early, start and complete the assignments early, etc. I also would highly recommend trying to be fully aware of everything around you. Things that bother you, things you hear others complain about, things you complain about, things you take notice of, literally anything. Just be aware of it. I feel like half the time we just go through the motions of complaining or noticing a trend and then we just let it slip away. In the past three hours alone I have complained about slow drivers in the fast lane, people rubber-necking at a crash and backing up traffic even more, and the lines at Walmart being tremendously long. All of these moments are opportunities. The key is to actually notice when you are complaining or when you see a trend, and then take a moment to think if it is an opportunity you could or would want to possibly pursue. If it’s something you happen to be passionate about, go for it!