Mid-Year Senior Reflection

1. In my Walkabout, I have completed all of my assignments except for my research paper and I have yet to present it. Hopefully, I will present what I have done of it today, crossing those remaining two off my list.

2. I've had problems getting my research paper done because I don't exactly have enough information to complete it. I have two out of seven pages done with it, and to finish I'll have to talk to more company owners about how they started their company.

3. I'm most excited about the whole aspect that I'll be able to go off on my own (sort of) and experience the world. Sure, I won't be leaving Ohio, or even leaving Columbus, but just the idea of going off and (somewhat) doing my own thing gets me really excited! For my first walkabout, I get to be a Graphic Artist for Identity Systems Inc.

4. How will I be taking a risk during walkabout. Hm, let's see. I'm not entirely sure on how I'll be taking a risk. It might not be my thing, and then I'll have to plan out a whole new 4 quarter walkabout or something. I could be having a risk with the machinery at where I'm going, but I don't think that'll be a big problem...

5. I'd like it if people would tell me that I'd do just fine with my walkabout, I have the feeling that I'm going to do something really stupid, mess something major up, and potentially get kicked out. I also wish that my dad would give me more support, he thinks I won't be able to go ahead with my walkabout or even go without his constant bugging.

6. I think I am getting a Meeting Expectations because even though I've tried my hardest at my site(s), I haven't turned everything in and I could have tried harder. On the otherhand, at the site (after my first talk with Jessica) I've been asking for more and more jobs to do, and been trying to really push ahead, but with not enough information, I haven't turned in one of the most important papers.

7. In experiential, I could have easily gotten an Exceeding Expectations, but with my act of not acting professional and lying on the bags of blankets that one time knocked me down. I know I shouldn't have done it, but Elise really needed the chair, and there wasn't enough room for another chair. There are a few other things that I could have done better. Actually, when I bring all the things to mind, It seems really bad... but in reality, I really do expect a ME

Pre-Walkabout. Gettin the Jitters

Just like the title says, getting the jitters. My first Walkabout should be smooth, I've talked it out, know the person, and know exactly what I'll be doing.

Still, I feel like I'm about to get on the Raptor, full of twists, turns, looks and corkscrews at breakneck speeds.