Reflection For Higher Education

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Reflection Paper
Cornelia C. Welch-Dick
University of Southern Mississippi

Reflection Paper
After a summer internship at a news station that was in direct correlation with my declared undergraduate major, I am anxious to begin focusing my work and study toward higher education student affairs. My experience this summer forced me to do some self-evaluation and assessment as far as my strengths, weaknesses, and what kind of environment I envision myself thriving in. My vision for my career is ever developing.
Fitting into my profession
Like so many students at Southern Miss, I was inspired by mentors like Dr. Joseph Paul who convinced me that I could do great and be great things for this university. That encouragement made me want to seek out my passion and my niche. I have found that passion or “fit” in changing the conversation around choosing between a university and a junior college, Greek Life, sexual assault awareness, and bystander intervention education.
My passions lead my way of thinking about higher education and display what I will bring to the table in my profession. My cultural experiences ignited and now drive these passions, so I know that my focuses will be different than many coworkers. They …show more content…

I believe this will be easy as the assignments required, such as, the weekly reflections as well as the larger self-assessment paper, require a large amount of personal development and reflection. Another element of my own self-reflection will be to upkeep my blog. I plan to theme my blog posts around what we discuss in class and delve deeper into the discussions I present in class as well as in my weekly reflections through these posts. This will force me to become more active on my personal website, and to think more deeply about the topics we

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