Good-bye, Mentees!!

So it's been a long road here, but we made it! Congrats to all the students who participated in the blog and we wish you all the best in everything that life brings you! Whether traveling, working, or continuing your education this summer, always keep your interdisciplinary skills sharp and ready for action! As we have seen through the semester, so many different activities can benefit from an interdisciplinary mind. If you are working, going to school, raising your kids, going to a job interview, or anything in between, try to remember some of the things we have talked and read about this semester.

I know I will always remember Rule #6 and Jill Bolte Taylor's message. Equally so, this conversation that we've had on Blogger has revealed some really interesting stuff, too. I am always going to try to remember to keep an open mind and search for an alternative solution to problems through other disciplines. I hope you all take something away from this experience as well.

Hope you all had a great semester!
Good luck with finals!

Amber, Jess, and the Crew

*week 8*

Hi Mentees,

The end of the semester is coming up before we know it, so exciting! This week we will reflect on your e-portfolio, and your career goals.

*Share how you're planning to use reflection in developing your e-Portfolio content pages * Everyone will have a different opinions with this, there is no wrong answer.

I plan to use reflection in my portfolio by revealing a few details about myself that, while at first may seem unimportant, are the basis for work ethic that I am proud to have today. My love for reading and writing is a detail that is very important to me and is something that future employers may not think to ask about. I can read a book cover to cover in a few hours, while writing notes and creating my own work in the meantime. This skill is integral to my ability to process information and has helped me succeed in many areas of my life so far to this point. By reflecting on these skills and the accomplishments, I will provide a solid reflection into my own life.

Sometimes it is hard to understand what the difference is between to words that are very similar. We came up with this, and after we want you to *Share your understanding of reflection. How is it different from description?To us a reflection is different than description because it is a deeper look within yourself. A reflection is when you explain yourself in a manner that a person may not expect, bringing to the surface details that they may not have noticed otherwise. Reflection is a discussion of who you really are, the things you like most about yourself and things others may not be able to tell just by looking at you or your resume. It goes beyond the traditional parameters of what makes a good job candidate and makes the candidate stand out from the crowd.

To keep up another great week of conversations, *we want to know what your personal philosophy is on your professional life, is it interdisciplinary or not? Have your career goals altered? Lets hang in there everyone, its almost the end. Do not forget to sign your full name at the bottom of your post. Happy blogging! :)