INSTRUCTIONS

The Reflection Journal is designed to facilitate your self-awareness, personal growth, and
integration of course content and activities. Throughout the semester, you will engage in a series
of reflective journal entries that delve into your personal development journey, goal-setting
experiences, and connections with the course material and guest speakers. This assignment aims
to help you track your progress, set meaningful goals, and synthesize your learning.

The Reflection Journal consists of 11 possible entries. You are required to complete 10 out of the
11 possible entries. Each entry is worth 1.5%, with a cumulative total of 15%. Your reflection
journal entries will be assessed based on completion and thoughtful engagement with the
prompts. Points will not be deducted for grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Instead, the
emphasis is on genuine reflection and connection to the course material. Submission instructions
can be found on eClass.

NOTE: The use of generative AI (i.e., ChatGPT and other similar tools) are considered
inappropriate.

Use this document to fill out your Reflection Journal for this week. TAs will grade your entries
every month and may leave comments and questions on your journal entries to further facilitate
the reflection process.

Grading Criteria:
Journal Entry Completion (0.5%): Points will be awarded for submitting
complete answers to all reflection questions.
Responses to each question should be, at
minimum, 75 words long.

Connection to the Reflection Questions and Points will be allocated based on providing a
Course Material (0.5%): relevant response to each question.

Integration with Personal Experiences Points will be awarded based on integrating a

(0.5%): personal experience or opinion in your
response

Total: 1.5% (per journal entry)

Weekly Reflection Journal

RJ1: Introduction to Self-Reflection
As you wrap up your first week in BUS 101/201, take a moment to pause and reflect on your
initial impressions and experiences. Respond to each of the following questions as journal
prompts to help you process and capture your thoughts:
Date Completed: September 21, 2023

Reflect on your initial reactions to the course content, syllabus, and teaching style of your
professor. What stood out to you? What sparked your interest or curiosity?

- My first impression of BUS 101 was the syllabus. I was surprised by the relatively light
workload, especially when compared to the syllabus of other core classes. I believe that
it will help relieve students’ stress when it comes to exam season. However, BUS 101
still give students the challenges they need, like the MNP Impact Series.

- The professor seems very friendly to students. He creates a positive learning

environment where students, regardless of their backgrounds and identities, are free to
express themselves, and to voice their opinions. Also, I think that he maintains a nice,
steady pace so it is easy for everyone to follow.

- On week 3 lecture, there was this talk about ELR and CareerConnect. It was interesting
for me to know more about the way our program was built, as well as activities
available for me to take to gain competencies and soft skills. It improves my university
experience and perhaps increases my chance of employment after my graduation.
Another aspect that I like about BUS 101 is the MNP Impact Series. It gives me an
opportunity to work on an actual business case. I find it a good occasion to put what I
learnt into practice, earn hands-on experience, and meet actual company
representatives.

Are there any concerns or questions that you have after the first week? What steps can you
take to address those concerns or seek clarification?

- I don’t think that I had any questions or concerns after the first week. I find everything
quite straightforward and easy to grasp. Most of the information that was not (or
briefly) mentioned in class is available on the university’s website. I usually look up
questions regarding my program and school services online and most of the time, I
received an answer. But I think that I would reach out to TAs or send an email if
needed.

Take a moment to consider the various resources available at the University of Alberta and
the Alberta School of Business. Think about the services, facilities, and opportunities that are
accessible to you as a student. Do you see yourself utilizing any of these resources? How do
you think they might play a role in your academic, personal, and professional growth?
Brainstorm ideas of how you might effectively utilize the resources available to you during
your time on campus.
- There are many clubs at the U of A as well as the Alberta School of Business.
Recently, I went to the Business Club Fair and check out what’s available. I am
interested to join the BFA or AIBC next semester. I think that participating in activities
other than academic will help me become more confident, make more friends, and gain
new skills.
- My goal long-term goal is to start a startup and being my own boss. Therefore,
entrepreneurial resources like eHUB and Student Innovation Centre would be useful.
They would equip me with necessary skills, mentorship, and chances for my future
business to flourish.