This term has flown by; I am continually shocked by how fast things are going. In this course, it was baffling to look back and reflect at how many assignments’ I had completed. It seems like September was only a few weeks ago. I have achieved quite a bit in this course. From my definitions assignment to my final report draft, the variety of assignments and skills developed has been vast. This blog post reflects on my strengths and weaknesses in my learning and assignments, and additionally includes some of my analyses on the translatability of the skills I have learned in my undergraduate degree so far.
Weaknesses in my learning
I believe that it is important to acknowledge one’s weaknesses. With me, I know that I am not the best learner. I tend to procrastinate things such as readings to the point that they might not get done. In this course, I made a conscious effort to complete readings and was largely successful. I believe that the readings in this course helped me be successful in my work, allowing me to have the theoretical understanding to complete them appropriately and to a high level.
Strengths in my learning
One of my strengths in learning is that I believe I am a quick learner. I can typically pick up a new concept quite quickly. This skill helped me be successful in this course by allowing me to understand the writing concepts that are integral to this course. I also learned a lot from my course mates. Their abilities and insights on both their work and my work propelled be further towards success. For that, I am grateful for their help.
Weaknesses in my assignments
Similar to my learning style, I tend to complete assignments quite late. I work best under pressure and find it challenging to complete work days before it’s due; the deadline motivates me the closer it gets. As a result of this, I often completed my assignments for this course closer to the deadline than I would have liked. This is something that I am continuously working on, and hope to complete my work earlier than later in the future.
Strengths in my assignments
Despite my habit of completing work closer to the deadline than I perhaps would like, I still think my work is of good quality. I am a confident writer and do not find it particularly challenging to communicate my thoughts through y written work. Because of this, I am usually happy with the work I turn in, regardless of when that may be. For this course, I made sure to be extra attentive in completing my assignments with care as I believe this course is highly transferrable to both my academics and my work.
Translation of skills learned in my undergraduate degree
This course has completely reinforced the skills that will aid me in being successful in my future. From graduate school application to professional job applications, the skills I have learned this term will stay with me and aid me for many years to come. As a student, I strongly believe the best skill I have learned in my undergraduate degree thus far is the ability to think critically. This skill, developed over thousands of hours doing a variety of different exercises, can be applied to any situation. That, I believe, is the true worth of a post-secondary degree. Outside of explicit skills, I will carry a lifetime’s worth of memories, friendships, and experience that have shaped who I am today, and will no doubt continue to shape me as I explore life as a professional.