14A – Halfway Reflection

1.)    I have used many skills and habits to keep up with this course. First of all, I stay organized. I sync all of my work shifts, classes, and meetings to my iOS Calendar. This way, I can look everyday at my calendar to see my responsibilities for the day. This helps me not miss any assignments in this class. I also work ahead of schedule. Doing my work in advance has helped me to limit the margin of error in this class. If my computer were to break, or if the website couldn't load, I would still be prepared to submit my assignment.

2.)    Midway through the semester, I felt like giving up. This was because my scooter broke down and that was my main way of transporting myself to and from class and work. Taking the bus is a much longer process and with the unscheduled breaks the bus drivers get, I can never truly rely on the bus schedule. However, once I realized I had no other option, I decided to make the most of my unfortunate situation. I tried to get as many shifts picked up during my period without transportation and I used the bus 15 minutes in advance to avoid any unforeseen delays.

3.)    Here are my 3 tips to students taking this class next semester:

• Do work ahead of time.
• Don't underestimate the amount of time the assignments will take you.
• Start to think like an entrepreneur (outside-of-the-box).