Reflective Essay

       ACLC means a lot to me. It has given me the freedom to study what I want, and has been inviting to me throughout my time here. I don't know what my life would be like without ACLC, only that it would be much more boring. I like my life interesting, and strive to make it so. ACLC is an interesting place, with interesting people, making my life an interesting one to live in. I wouldn't have it any other way.

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       I am an honest and straightforward person. I don’t like to go around the topics at hand and I don’t like pretending to be someone I’m not. I also see things in a straightforward manner. I don't try to pretend they are something else, or if they have some hidden meaning unless it's a part of the subject.

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       I am aware of my actions and how they affect both those around me and myself. I am also someone who is through with my knowledge of subjects I do know of. I make sure to look into whatever I am presented with and take everything with a grain of salt. Every action I make I feel should have research and thought behind it to make them important. This type of thinking goes into my career searching as well. I ensure I am well informed with the careers I am interested in before seriously considering them.

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       I am very skilled at reading information and understanding it very quickly. I am able to visualize what I’m reading in my head. This allows me to organize my thoughts in a more concise manner when taking in information. It also makes for a better reading experience.

 

       Math is another one of my strong suits, and I have learned practical thinking skills from it. I can assess a logistical problem and consider how I can solve it by visualizing how a possible solution could play out. They may not always be the same in practice, but it does give me a sense of what my choices are.

 

       With these skills, I use them to be a good listener. I can understand what a person is saying quickly and clearly, and am able to deduce things I don’t hear directly. I work hard to intemperate a person's meaning, because I want to understand it correctly.

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       I am a skilled decision maker. I can make small decisions quickly with a handful of information. When confronted with larger and more impactful decisions, I make sure to gather as much information as I can before making my choice. On another note, I am very good at problem solving. I can understand when a problem arises, how the solution may arise, and what the result will be. When something unexpected changes, I can be sure to alter my solution to fit new variables. With these skills in mind, I am also very proficient in reasoning. I have a very logical way of thinking, and can draw conclusions quickly using a mental visualization of the task at hand.

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       When working in a team, I am ready and willing to work with others on a project. I find it motivating when I know that others are working with me on something, and I become more productive as a result. I prefer working with people I’ve grown to know, as it makes the work easier to bear.

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       I’m proficient in finding middle ground on issues that may otherwise be one-sided. Many people attempt to argue for solutions that are heavily swayed one way or the other. I am willing to forfeit some gain in a solution if it means that both I and the other person leave with one more satisfying.

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       I am very competent with many forms of technology, particularly computers. I prefer to use computers for most of my work, as they allow me to have everything I need in one place. When confronted with a question, I check the internet first to see if I can get an answer before asking for someone more competent with the subject.

 

       I make sure to always keep my technology working. I never do anything that could break or prevent my technology from working. If something goes wrong with it, I look for the problem to see if I can fix it first before getting someone else to work on it.

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       I don't like to boast about myself, because I don't want to seem full of myself. Maybe I don't talk about myself enough, or maybe I talk too much. I don't really know the answer to either. No one's told me. At least I feel like I'm acting like me, and not someone else.