Halfway Reflection

I have officially reached the halfway point in my apprenticeship. It is difficult to believe it has gone by so fast! I think it is a wise idea to reflect on the feedback I have received up to this point. I have learned a great deal about feedback, from my workshops in the apprenticeship to actually receiving it throughout the program. I understand the importance of feedback, so having the chance to practice giving and receiving feedback has made me even more appreciative of it. Build Carolina does a terrific job teaching us apprentices about the necessity of feedback. For instance, we have workshops that center around how to give and receive feedback. We also talked about various methods of giving feedback, because different people respond to advice in unique ways. In addition, I conduct monthly meetings with instructors and mentors to exchange feedback. I welcome this, because I can use this information to improve myself. I admire how my instructors also ask how they can improve at the end of our meetings. It shows that they are looking to grow just like me. Throughout my time in the apprenticeship, I have given my cohort-mates feedback. I enjoy telling the people in my cohort when I found something they did to be awesome. Whether it be an answer they gave during one of our workshops or a demonstration day of our projects, I think it helps give motivation and a sense of accomplishment when I give positive feedback. My cohort-mates tend to give me valuable feedback in return. I am glad we are in an environment that encourages growth for everyone involved.

Mar 24, 2025 - 02:28

I have officially reached the halfway point in my apprenticeship. It is difficult to believe it has gone by so fast! I think it is a wise idea to reflect on the feedback I have received up to this point. I have learned a great deal about feedback, from my workshops in the apprenticeship to actually receiving it throughout the program. I understand the importance of feedback, so having the chance to practice giving and receiving feedback has made me even more appreciative of it.

Build Carolina does a terrific job teaching us apprentices about the necessity of feedback. For instance, we have workshops that center around how to give and receive feedback. We also talked about various methods of giving feedback, because different people respond to advice in unique ways. In addition, I conduct monthly meetings with instructors and mentors to exchange feedback. I welcome this, because I can use this information to improve myself. I admire how my instructors also ask how they can improve at the end of our meetings. It shows that they are looking to grow just like me.

Throughout my time in the apprenticeship, I have given my cohort-mates feedback. I enjoy telling the people in my cohort when I found something they did to be awesome. Whether it be an answer they gave during one of our workshops or a demonstration day of our projects, I think it helps give motivation and a sense of accomplishment when I give positive feedback. My cohort-mates tend to give me valuable feedback in return. I am glad we are in an environment that encourages growth for everyone involved.