Core Competency Reflection

Personal Awareness & Responsibility

Weakness

- “I can express my needs and seek help when needed.”

One of my biggest weaknesses is not knowing when to ask for help. I grew up very independent, and now it’s hard
to accept when I need help. I feel as though I am weak when I ask for help.

- “I am learning to take care of myself.”

In the last couple of years, it's become harder to take care of myself. This may be because of my mental health.
With every passing day, it's becoming harder to wake up and take care of myself, even though I understand how
important it is. (I am doing better now don’t worry)

Strength

- “I understand learning takes patience and time”

Like many things, learning is something that takes a lot of time. Although it’s a hard pill to swallow, it’s crucial to
learn. Certain skills cannot be learned overnight but take a long period of time to perfect.

Social Responsibility

Strength

- “I have positive peer and intergenerational relationships”

Because I have social anxiety, having positive relationships is crucial to me. I care for all my peers, because you
never know what they’re going through.

- “I value diversity, defend human rights, advocate for others and act ethically in all my interactions,
including online.”
One way I value diversity was by taking Social Justice. I learned all about human rights, and minorities. It’s a class I
think everyone should take because it is extremely knowledge packed.

Critical Thinking

Weakness

- “I can ask good quality questions, gather relevant information, and come up with well-developed
conclusions.”

One thing I really want to improve on is asking good quality questions. I feel that lots of my questions are surface
level.

- “I can assess my progress.”

I struggle with assessing my progress, and telling how well I'm doing.

Strength

- “I can analyze and critique my work and learning.”

Although I’d technically consider it a weakness, one thing I’m able to do is critique my own work. Often, I tend to
do it a bit too much, but I believe nothing is perfect, and there's always room for improvement.