Halfway Reflection

1) With ENT3003 being offered as an online course, I think the most important thing is having discipline in order to keep up with the requirements of the course. In any online course setting, there are no set lecture dates or daily assignments due, making it easy to fall behind. This can ultimately lead to procrastination or cramming of information. Thus, I believe it is imperative to create a schedule that one can strictly adhere to when taking this class. I have implemented this technique and it has allowed for better time management and completion of tasks. Rather than rushing to finish all my assignments the night before, I am able to progressively work on them throughout the week. This has also allowed for better retention of the information being learned.

2) There have a been a couple instances throughout the semester thus far when I felt as if it was going to be very difficult to arrange the different interviews for some of the assignments---especially with the current health climate with COVID-19. When having those doubts, I felt rather discouraged and believed that I would not be able to sufficiently complete the assignments required for this course. However, I was able to combat these doubts by starting early. I would approach each assignment early in the week so I had ample amounts of time to plan and arrange my different sources and interviewees. Through these endeavors, I feel as if I have definitely developed a more tenacious attitude during the past two months. These experiences have further re-emphasized the importance of effective time management. Now, I am confident that I can tackle any task as long as I plan accordingly.

3) Three tips that I would offer next semester's student about fostering the skills that support tenacity and developing the tenacious mindset are the following:

• Acknowledge that there will be challenges. Understanding that there are obstacles is imperative in developing a tenacious attitude. This will ensure that you are not completely disheartened when faced with an unexpected challenge.
• Always plan early. Planning early provides you the flexibility to adapt to any unforeseen circumstances. It teaches you how to be proactive rather than reactive.
• Reflect and learn. It is essential to take the time to reflect on your past behavior or tendencies. By doing so, you will be able to identify areas of weaknesses and take advantage of them in order to grow.