Module 1

One thing I learned about myself in this module is the natural ability I have inside myself to code-switch. For some reason, it was easy to communicate inside of Year Up with my teachers and fellow classmates. I was commented to that I have the professional skills required of for the intern stage, but getting my voice out was my growth area. I acknowledge that sometimes I am a leader in my community. I sometimes indistinctly step back and share the spotlight with others. But I was disappointed that by doing so, it seemed to others that I was furthering myself from the group and not trying to participate during class. This was the getting your voice out part. Learning to talk in class at an appropriate level, tone, and pace is required in a professional setting. I am now working on developing that skill. I am amazed that I have been turning in all my homework this module. Turning in completed assignments was never a skill I had in my earlier years. I was late a couple times, but then again it is better than not coming in at all as I was accustomed in my youth. I am very proud of myself in the fact that I have come to class everyday waking up at six in the morning, getting ready and getting here on time. I still have a long way to go.