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Final Reflection Academic Life Strategies has been a valuable learning tool. It has opened my mind to new ways of accomplishing goals and achieving academic success. Although academic success is important, I have learned that to set my expectations on a perfect performance isn’t required, that working with others as a team is difficult, and understand that concentration is an ongoing battle. I agonize over imperfection, preferring not to try, above not achieving perfection. Reevaluating my vision of success will alleviate undue stress along my academic journey. Perfection is an unrealistic definition of success in any area of life, and is not required in achieving academic success. I have heard many times, that a hard-earned B is more valuable
than an easy A. I am trying to remember this, and adjust my expectations accordingly. The worst experience in ACAD is undoubtedly working as a group. Though one team member was right there, all along the way, one was hindered by transportation difficulties and technology issues, and the other just didn’t act as though the project was a priority. Though the project was completed on time, if I had to redo the same project with the same team I would approach it differently and assert myself as more of a leader. On my list of things to fine tune is concentration. I am easily distracted, and although I do the majority of my homework in my office, I am continually distracted by various things. Phone, pets, outside traffic, family and housework all intrude on my concentration. I have a hard time focusing on what I am doing while my mind whirls with all of the things I know still needs to be done. But I realize the rest of the world can’t pause to accommodate me. I have enjoyed ACAD, and value the knowledge gained. I am thankful for the opportunity to pursue my education, not only for a more secure future, but for the simple fact that I am enjoying it more than I thought possible. You have been a wonderful instructor, and I wish you the best. Thank you for your commitment to education.