When I think back to a time where I was exposed to entrepreneurship, the best memory I can think of was last year in my facilities operations class here at the University of Florida. For a group project that we had in our class, we had to create a facility for a need in the community of our choosing. This project gave us the opportunity to use our creativity to not only identify a need for the community but also secure land and create a budget and plan to bring the service to the community. Our group ended up creating a kid's water park in San Antonio, Texas because we determined a need for a water park exclusively for kids. The entire project was a huge learning experience and allowed our entire group to learn skills not only in operating facilities but also in an entrepreneurial sense. It was a difficult project/venture but in the end to watch the development of a facility that we created from start to finish get completed was a great accomplishment. You don't realize how much goes into building a facility or coming up with an idea that when it comes time to actual practice it, it becomes a great learning experience.
I enrolled into ENT3003 because I needed a four credit class in order to graduate on time. However, I also picked this class because entrepreneurship to me is such an interesting topic and venture that I wanted to also take a class that was not boring and had no value to me as I progress through my career. Now being in the class, I am glad I am taking it because the structure is very suitable for my schedule and also the value I can take out of this class is being catered to me and how I approach the class.
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteThe project sounds like a really valuable learning opportunity. I can imagine it helped you gain a better understanding of how businesses are created and what goes into them. It’s one thing to have an idea, but I think challenges like this project help you gain life experience. They give us better tools for going into the working world and creating something we are passionate about. It’s tangible and personal, which also increases our connection to the project. Do you think you will use some of the skills you learned to help in career path?
Hey Anthony,
ReplyDeleteYour project sounded very cool and looked like a great learning experience. I think a kid's waterpark is a great idea too because I used to go to them frequently when I was growing up in Florida. The reason you are taking this class is also relatable because I want to take a class that will actually help me in the real world as well.