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And... We're Off!
I finished the first week of my apprenticeship! It was both a swift and intriguing week. I enjoyed learning more about my cohort and mentors; they are an amazing group of people. Everyone is down-to-earth and relatable, and that helps me feel more comfortable during our meetings. I cannot wait to learn and grow with them. I am pleasantly surprised at how casual the meetings were this week. I understand we just started, but I was expecting the tone of our discussions to be more serious and focused strictly on software development and tech. Having random conversations about what games we enjoy playing, what music we like to listen to, and other areas of life that interest us has been a terrific way to learn about each other and feel more bonded as a group. Speaking on the material itself, I appreciate our mentors making our lessons about more than just coding and software development. Learning about how developers contribute and bring value to a business was fascinating. I personally enjoy learning about business, so this was a welcome lesson. It encourages me to think about development from a fresh perspective and how I can use this newfound knowledge to stand out. I see the effort and passion that our mentors put into our curriculum; they want to foster long-term growth in us and help us become well-rounded professionals. To maximize my chances of success, I need to be proactive in completing my assignments. I have struggled with procrastination in the past, and while I have gotten better at managing it, there is still room for improvement. I feel less overwhelmed when being proactive with my work. Another way to help myself during my time in the apprenticeship is to not be afraid of asking questions. I tend to not ask for help when I need it, but I am aware that there is nothing wrong with asking for assistance. Utilizing support systems and other resources offered by the apprenticeship will be crucial to my success. Being honest with myself, I feel a mixture of emotions as a new apprentice. I feel a slight nervousness, considering an apprenticeship is a new experience for me. I surely will face challenges during this journey. Despite this, I feel excited and blessed to be in this position, and I will work hard to be successful. Build Carolina has an incredible support system, so I will make sure to lean on them if I find myself becoming overwhelmed.
I finished the first week of my apprenticeship! It was both a swift and intriguing week. I enjoyed learning more about my cohort and mentors; they are an amazing group of people. Everyone is down-to-earth and relatable, and that helps me feel more comfortable during our meetings. I cannot wait to learn and grow with them.
I am pleasantly surprised at how casual the meetings were this week. I understand we just started, but I was expecting the tone of our discussions to be more serious and focused strictly on software development and tech. Having random conversations about what games we enjoy playing, what music we like to listen to, and other areas of life that interest us has been a terrific way to learn about each other and feel more bonded as a group.
Speaking on the material itself, I appreciate our mentors making our lessons about more than just coding and software development. Learning about how developers contribute and bring value to a business was fascinating. I personally enjoy learning about business, so this was a welcome lesson. It encourages me to think about development from a fresh perspective and how I can use this newfound knowledge to stand out. I see the effort and passion that our mentors put into our curriculum; they want to foster long-term growth in us and help us become well-rounded professionals.
To maximize my chances of success, I need to be proactive in completing my assignments. I have struggled with procrastination in the past, and while I have gotten better at managing it, there is still room for improvement. I feel less overwhelmed when being proactive with my work. Another way to help myself during my time in the apprenticeship is to not be afraid of asking questions. I tend to not ask for help when I need it, but I am aware that there is nothing wrong with asking for assistance. Utilizing support systems and other resources offered by the apprenticeship will be crucial to my success.
Being honest with myself, I feel a mixture of emotions as a new apprentice. I feel a slight nervousness, considering an apprenticeship is a new experience for me. I surely will face challenges during this journey. Despite this, I feel excited and blessed to be in this position, and I will work hard to be successful. Build Carolina has an incredible support system, so I will make sure to lean on them if I find myself becoming overwhelmed.
