Personal Reflection Of Portico: An Introduction To College

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A few months ago if someone asked me what the definition of the word “portico” was I wouldn’t have an answer. Portico, in its literal meaning, is a grand entrance to a building supported by large columns. However, this meaning delves much deeper than that. Portico was my introduction to the world of business and it taught me to think in a way I previously never did before. The class challenged me to think about the all the consequences of my actions and to make decisions ethically. I truly believe that I picked up lessons that will not only help me in my professional life but in my personal life as well.
One topic that we covered in class that really stuck with me was how giving money or gifts to other people not only increases their happiness but your own as well. Money can easily become a distraction and it is very easy to adopt a profit driven mindset. I am not going to lie and say that the possibility of making a lot of money wasn’t a big reason why I decided to enroll in CSOM, because in …show more content…

I often wrote down that I was thankful for people like my family, my friends, and Josh for being a strong support system. I realized that my successful transition into college would not have been possible without the advice and comfort that these individuals provided for me. This showed me that it is perfectly okay to rely on others to help you out. Asking for help shouldn’t be looked at as a weakness, rather it should be looked at as an essential tool for success. In addition I also found that most of my goals were short term. Portico taught us the importance of thinking about the long term impact when making important decisions. Improving my ability and willingness to think more about my long term goals is another character trait that I want to work on. I can accomplish this by continuing to write down goals and make a concerted effort to think about what my long term ones

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