30A - Final Reflection

2. The first exercise was probably the most difficult assignment and was really what catalyzed forming an entrepreneurial mindset for me. We were asked to create a "bug list" of 20 opportunities / problems that we could find. I remember at first thinking to myself how in the world I was going to do that, because 20 seemed like a lot. Overall, after completing this exercise, I could not help but notice that weeks and even months afterwards leading up today, I was constantly looking around for opportunities that presented themselves to me in everyday life. It is definitely an exciting experience to change the way that you think about the world in general, and I have become far more open minded and logical about the way I see things since. I think it was this experience that will stick with me for years to come. I cannot shake the way I view the world now. My most joyous and proudest moment was creating the third elevator pitch. I generally love giving presentations and talking in front of people, so to be able to do that for an exercise three times was just enthralling. However, at the end of it all, looking back at the progress I have made is a feeling I cannot put into words. Generally, looking back at things that I have written in the past brings back feelings that I had during the time, whatever I was dealing with. And to be able to see the changes I have made all along the journey brings me both pride and joy.

3. I definitely have developed a more acute entrepreneurial mindset towards the end of the semester. The exercises that we had to complete were very challenging and demanding at some times, but I do not regret a single minute that I put into it. As mentioned above, I have been constantly been looking for problems that need solutions, not only for the general world, but for myself as well. I have never made such drastic changes in my life then after starting this class. I am incredibly glad that I signed up for this class and followed through till the end.

4. The biggest, most important recommendation that I could give to any student who is planning on taking this course is to not approach this class is to not view the work as any other class. Do  not look at the assignments as every other class they are taking. Look at each assignment as an opportunity, and opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial mindset and to develop a skill set. This class was by far the best class I have ever taken, and I am thankful for the opportunity. I would also, of course, recommend to never procrastinate, because sometimes the assignments, if not looked at before, can require you to go out and do interviews or can just be straight up demanding in the amount of work that  is needed to complete them.