What worked in FLEX?
For me, Flex worked because it was very student-led, and that is something that I would say I'm pretty good at, so it was definitely a smooth process for me. I also think that because it was student-led, I could also hold myself accountable more because if I didn't do my work, it was completely my fault.
What did not work in FLEX?
At some points, when my other classes got really intense, Flex felt as though it was a very extra thing for me to do, and I think at some point it's stressed me out a lot. But I also believe it's a very easy thing to remedy, and it's mostly my fault for not treating it as I should have been.
What could I have done differently to make FLEX more successful?
The best thing that I could have done was to do my work ahead of time, so I was on track and could focus on my other school work without having to worry about flex.
What could my team (Thielen) have done differently to make FLEX more successful?
I think that due dates could possibly be helpful, and maybe more meetings.
Would you recommend FLEX to others? Why or why not?
I would definitely recommend Flex to others because it's a great way to not only explore what you want to do but also figure out the way you work best.
What did I learn about myself as a learner?
I love doing student-driven work, but I need to set more intense due dates for myself and complete the work well in advance.
What did I learn about myself as a human being?
I learned way more about my preferences, especially when doing the college search I really had to think about what I wanted as a person.
My change in mind set and the deciion making process of how i got here.
4-8 tip or lessons that freshmen/younger self should know