Overview
For my practicum, I was registered for the course ENES210, Entrepreneurial Opportunity Analysis and Decision-Making in the 21st Century Technology Ventures. In this course, I was forced to think like an entrepreneur. Throughout this course we worked on solving a particular problem of interest by working on specific aspects of it every week. What I Learned Through ENES210, I got to learn what it means to be an entrepreneur. My career path differs from this, but before taking this course I was stuck between different options and I wanted to explore both. ENES210 definitely helped me learn that this route is not necessarily the career route I'd like to go in, but the skills I developed will definitely be applicable to my future. I learned what goes into creating, starting up, and developing a business, which was something I was interested in for a long time. Application I can apply my practicum experience to my future life and career. I gained valuebale knowdledge of what goes into businesses and all of the important considerations to make when involving different groups of peoples and different resources. I belive that I have gained great communication and critical thinking skills that will be applicable in my life long-term. Future Plans I am currently a psychology major looking to double major with criminology and criminal justice. I plan to spend my next four remainding semesters and UMD fulfilling all requirements and graduating in the spring of 2023. I will be pursuing a career in either medical or counseling fields of psychology PL and Job Search I think Public Leadership gives anyone, regardless of their major or intended career path, the same opportunity to become an excellent leader. I believe that the past two years of Public Leadership have made me a more confident person, which will definitely contribute to my success in the future. I believe that good leadership is one of the most, if not the most, important skills to have as an individual. I have learned in depth what it means to be a good leader through all of the experiences and opportunities Public Leadership has given me. I have developed great teamworking skills that I also contribute to my experience in the Public Leadership program. I feel more prepared going out into the real world after college.
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3/22/2021 This is an excerpt from one of my weekly journal entries. I think this is a good example of how i have grown as a leader, student, and professional. I have these newly found skills that have contributed to my personal, academic, and professional growth. I have gained a more clear perception of my life and what I want to do moving forward. I have acquired skills such as critical thinking, which has given me the advantage of being able to make more thourough decisions. This has contributed towards gaining a better understanding of where I want to go and who I want to be. The leadership skills I've acquired have made me a more driven and confident person. I believe that this journal entry does a great job at reflecting my growth, especially through my mindset, because I used to think I was stuck. Now I have hopes for the future regarding my personal qualities and skills.
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