I honestly don't even know where to begin.
First of all, I will just say one valuable lesson I learned is that time flies when your having fun! There are so many things I did not have time to do this semester but I'm not mad or bummed out that I didn't do those things because I really did accomplish a lot of other great things. But in the future I need to take note of how fast only a few months can fly by.
The best "thing" or "concept" or "lesson" or whatever you want to call that I learned this semester is not something I read out of a book or learned from a class discussion. In fact it was something I found within myself.
That thing I found was confidence.
Don't get me wrong. I did have some confidence when coming in to this project; however, it really blossomed during my time at the Virginia B. Ball Center. I wish I could pin down a direct cause for this discovery; however, I think it was a mix of things. Definitely, one significant factor was my professor Beth Dalton. She was always there to support me when my writing was less than satisfactory and always had encouraging words to help keep my head up. Also, my teammates proved to be an amazing support system for me. They were constantly praising my work and helping me out when my confidence was faltering.
No matter how I obtained this confidence, it feels pretty darn good. I feel like I am actually ready to go out into the real world and knock-em dead!
Other things I learned this semester:
1. I learned about photography. I not only practiced framing shots but I also developed more knowledge about camera settings and how to edit those pictures in photoshop.
2. I learned about design elements. When I designed the invitation for the showcase, I knew it had to serve several purposes: bring people to the showcase, reflect the look and feel of the website, and be the base for the whole "campaign." I had other print materials to design and the invitations is where it all started.
3. I learned about collaboration. Working so closely with other students proved to be trying at times; however, I learned some coping strategies. I know that getting over-heated and angry accomplishes nothing. I also learned that at some point decisions need to be made and sometimes there has to be one person that will stand up and be perceived as the not-so-nice teammate. On top of all that, I learned how to be a better leader.
4. I learned about art and art museums. I learned about American and European Art and how it was affected by the changing times. I also learned that art museums are set up completely with the audience in mind. From the temperature of the rooms to the layout of rooms to the architecture, every little detail is meticulously thought out and planned.
5. I learned about interpersonal communications. I was able to practice my interpersonal communications on a daily basis. Wether it be communication with "outsiders" or my classmates or Beth, I was constantly practicing my comm skills.
6. I learned the importance of revising. After completing seven drafts of the audio tour scripts, I learned that no matter how many times you rewrite, reread, and edit your writing, it can still always be better.
As I begin to wrap up this list, I know I will close my computer and immediately think of something else important. But I think I pretty much covered the bases.
O! Here's one:
As I sat down and brainstormed this list. I learned that I have no regrets from this semester. It was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my college education.
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