Reflection On Self Assessments

Through my self-assessments, I had the opportunity to learn more about my learning styles. I learned that I’m more of a reflective learner than an active learner. I have some preference for learning intuitively over sensing, and I have a greater predilection for visual learning over verbal learning. I also have marginal to no preference for sequential or global learning. All of these results helped me figure out what method of learning works best for me. Reading and taking notes prior to lectures, helps me retain information better and allows me to take time to reflect on the material. The Career Key assessment taught me the areas of interest that strongly reflect my career plans. I ranked highest in Realistic and in Investigative. The results …show more content…
The college comparison chart allowed me to see two different colleges that I was interested in and to see the advantages and disadvantages to each one. Narrowing the pros of cons of two different universities helped me chose the best one. From this assignment, I was able to narrow down my choice from State, ECU, and UNC Chapel and ended up choosing Carolina. Doing research and interviews based on our future careers’, allowed me to have a greater understanding and picture of the career that I would soon be getting into. The self-assessments also helped me ensure my decision to major in Biomedical Engineering. Every test showed me what I was interested and capable of doing based on those interest. I learned the kind of skills and interest one would need to enjoy and pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering. The College Transfer Success course allowed gave me insight to information that may have never been looked at if I were not in this …show more content…
It allowed me to plan ahead of time which will relieve some potential stress that I may find while registering for classes. I was also able to balance out my courses so that I wouldn’t be overwhelmed by the amount of credits I would have to take within a semester. Through this assignment, I learned what a UGETC course was and the amount of credits I needed to complete my degree. Along with learning which classes were transferable UGETC courses, I learned what classes can be taken within the social behavioral and humanities and arts department. This assignment allowed me to look ahead of time and know what classes I would be getting into for my intended major. The chart that was made helped me visual which courses were UGETC, humanities and arts, general education, electives, or social behavior. I also discovered that my intended major, Biomedical Engineering, will require me to take more credits than the minimum. I have to take more sciences and math than I expected. I’m more prepared and knowledge with the course that I will be expected to take to complete my