Reflect upon this particular experiential learning experience.  Elaborate on the relationship the experiential learning event has to your course of studies and/or future field or career: Describe to what degree your initial expectations/goals/learning outcomes were met.

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My experiential experience was at a local hospital (memorial regional hospital) where I was able to aid in medication administration and in foley placements and removals, and in codes to name a few. Hospitals mission: “heal the mind, body, and spirit of those we touch University’s mission: cultural and international diversity committed to the academic and professional success of its students who become ethical leaders in our global community Reflection Paper Outline

I. Introduction (1 paragraph): Briefly inform the reader of the Experiential Learning Activity you took part in by describing: The name, date(s), and location(s) of the experiential learning event you participated in A brief overview of the organization’s mission and how it fits with your goals. A descriiption of the specific activities and responsibilities you took part in that were related to the learning outcomes identified in advance for this activity.

II. Essential Career Skills: Developed (3-5 paragraphs). Analyze your experience in terms of the essential career skills you developed during your Experiential Learning activity in the following categories:

• A. Problem solving: Describe problems you may have encountered and how you solved them Provide examples of instances where you used creative or innovative initiatives
• B. Interpersonal skills Explain how this experience may have improved your self-confidence, helped you with time management skills, and/or taught you about relationship building and teamwork Provide examples of how your ethical leadership skills were developed in accordance with the mission of the University
• C. Technical skills Identify the primary technical skills you acquired pertaining to your major or field and how these skills may help you in your future career (e.g., new technology or software, technology design/programming, lab management, etc.). Name any certifications you earned during your experiential learning event

III. Reflection (3-5 paragraphs): Reflect upon this particular experiential learning experience.  Elaborate on the relationship the experiential learning event has to your course of studies and/or future field or career: Describe to what degree your initial expectations/goals/learning outcomes were met Describe how the essential career skills you developed have value for your major or field of study. Describe how your experience encouraged you to continue your career path in this direction. If you learned through this experience that you would not like to pursue this career in the future, that is a valid answer as well. Give an example of how the essential career skills you developed may be transferable to other situations, including both within and outside of academia Describe any essential career skills that you did not develop during your Experiential Learning event that you

IV. Conclusion (1 paragraph): Summarize the most important outcomes you will take away from your experience.

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