In retrospect this semester has been such a ride. From an incredible and engage start, which drew me into fun discussions with my peers and witnessing the impact that COVID-19 has had there’s a lot to really think about. Discussions in class were really engaging and brought new light and perspective, which feeds into a major reoccurring idea of how important communication and understanding of individuals really is. Professional Orientation as a course felt like a course that catered to developing a deeper understanding and inward reflection of not just myself, but to the people and world around me. I vividly remember hearing the words “you put trash in, you get trash out” from day one, and that gave me the determination to want to reflect in ways that are more critical and focused than I’ve done historically. I personally felt the impact of COVID-19 quite harshly, and was a bit bummed out over some of the technical issues that came up, from things such as internet problems, through to people sometimes feeling less comfortable to give input, and it brought a new light in how to work from home. Learning how to engage with my peers in group chats, thanks to the course encouraging teamwork, and learning how to adapt from a faraway distance has certainly been interesting, but I feel like I’m able to walk out of this semester with further understanding on communication. I also feel a stronger sense of direction in where I want to go with my career path, and that before walking into Design this semester, the idea of being a freelancer never crossed my mind, and now I’m eagerly wanting to pursue a career with freelancing being a part of it. Coming to these understandings, and researching the niche industry and what designer I want to become were assignments that helped me understand and find footing to take the steps into becoming the designer I want to be. Overall, I’m really grateful for the experience I’ve been able to have this semester, and I’ve felt that I have truly grown in my understanding of the industry.
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