Ms Hard af Segerstad said... Hi Lisa and Cheyenne.... I realize you had a few challenges with getting your Week 4: E-Portfolio discussion started. I was able to locate it under the comments for Week 3; however, my students will need to be able to locate it too. They still have until Monday, Sept 28 to respond to it. Would you please create a main page post for the E-Portfolio discussion so that my students can locate it and get credit for it? I would hate for them to lose points for posting in the wrong location. Contact Pete Wallace if you have any questions about how to do this. Thanks! Mrs. H September 24, 2009 3:41 PM
What is integration- The combining and coordinating of separate parts or elements into a unified whole.
When this concept is applied to our IDS degree, it means… How can we use our degree as a whole to reap maximum benefits? Can you think of a job that will use the combined skills from your diverse degree? Do you think it is beneficial to combine the three areas, or are you more marketable isolating one from another?
Here are some more helpful Cornerstone topics (in addition to Cheyenne’s questions, above). It’s an opportunity to see how you see yourselves, and develop that lens for others.
If “Interdisciplinarity” is housing each of your areas/minor distinctly on your degree—Yet “Integration” can overlap and combine qualities of the areas/minor more fluidly— …Have you started to think of a Career Path (or multiple fields) both relevant to your skills and marketable/visible to a prospective employer (as you start thinking/developing your E-Portfolio ideas on a weekly basis…)?
…Can you identify skills/experience that could be “integrated” into your E-Portfolio that are not in your IDS Degree but have merit in a Career Path you were thinking about? How will it fit ?
…Have you thought if your areas/minor are “Interdisciplinary or Integrated”? Why is integration important relating to professional, academic or relevant personal development or experience?
I think as far as whether or not I could use the combined areas of my degree for the job I want in the future, I think I’m going to have to say that I’ll probably end up using my area in public affairs and minor in legal studies together the most. Because there seems to be an endless amount of legal red tape in the private air charter business, my minor should come in quite handy. Also, my area in public affairs should be put to use when working with future clients. Health just doesn’t seem to stick out as much when I think of the charter business. I’m sure there could be a few things that could use some health knowledge but I’m just drawing blanks at the moment. Any ideas?
It's easier to explain our UCF areas/minor, as these are academic and easier to place in Resume or E-Portfolio. Have you also thought of how and where to add your "flying" in the E-Portfolio, Resume?
Lisa/Mentor
Have you reasoned out where to tie "flying" to your areas/minor, in shaping this unique career for a prospective employer to view/understand?
If it's not for an emmployer (customer prospects) others may need to understand this. What could you do to make this understandable and still have marketable appeal?
I believe my diverse degree will give me an edge over my competition in getting into Law School. Since I would like to study either Criminal or Business law, my minors in Criminal Justice and Business will integrate with my minor in Legal Studies. Ive also worked at my fathers dealership since I was 11 and have a great understanding of that business, as well as interning for a Marketing department. I also interned for a criminal defense law firm for 2 summers in a row.
I agree. I too think your three areas will be very appealing to Law Schools. Your extra experience will be impressive too. I was bragging earlier today about how cool our major is, to a student who attends community college, and isn't sure what she wants to go to school for. Instead of getting a degree in Business Law and only learning that aspect, you choose to diversify your studies and have three areas that are all relevant and useful. You are now sure and confident about your decision to continue on to Law School. This degree is cool. It gives us more understanding of all areas we're interested in, rather than always wondering which area we would have liked more in the long run. We are more prepared to make an educated decision about our future and careers.
Cheyenne is right. You do have an advantage having areas with known relationships, i.e., Legal Studies/Criminal or Business Law...especially knowing you're heading to Law School. That's one aspect of comfort--knowing a fundamental area where your Education will fit. The next challenge is to evaluate yourself (in the journey of a career path/job) in terms of how you would see yourself.
You don't have to decide now, but stay aware, make a list of possible jobs (Business Law, Defense Attorney, Prosecutor, Public Servant, Corporate Attorney...). This may take research.
Since you have the Marketing/Dealership experience--Have you researched the next of "types of jobs" that you can parlay all your skills, education, experience into (factoring in Law School as launching point?)? What would they be?
I have looked into the types of jobs that can use both Law and the marketing/dealership, and there are many options. Most appealing is lawyers that actually contract out to just car dealerships and concentrate on anything that might come up in that field. They can write all the contracts for buying cars, and the warranty contracts.
So far I really like the Criminal Defense side of law. Even though I have such a business background, Criminal law is appealing to me. I can use my business background to open a successful Law Firm, without having to take on too many people to run it. That way, it can be a law firm that still runs as a business.
Another aspect I have learned about is Media Law. It's very interesting, but also requires a lot of time. Laws are always changing regarding what the media can and cannot due, so its something you have to be willing to put in the time to be good at. I am hoping that attending Law School will give me a better idea of the types of law out there and what I am more drawn towards.
That's the idea--keep exploring yet listing the areas that impress you most. You may find these areas most interesting to you are where you could fit and shape your legal skills, and ultimately that multi-pronged legal career path...Keep thinking, that's how it evolves, you're on the right track. Law School will unveil another dimension. When do you start Law School?
Ms Hard af Segerstad said...
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa and Cheyenne....
I realize you had a few challenges with getting your Week 4: E-Portfolio discussion started. I was able to locate it under the comments for Week 3; however, my students will need to be able to locate it too. They still have until Monday, Sept 28 to respond to it. Would you please create a main page post for the E-Portfolio discussion so that my students can locate it and get credit for it? I would hate for them to lose points for posting in the wrong location. Contact Pete Wallace if you have any questions about how to do this. Thanks! Mrs. H
September 24, 2009 3:41 PM
Ms. Hard af Segerstad,
ReplyDeleteCheyenne was able to relocate (from week 3) the Week 4 Blogs "into" Week 4 Heading.
There was also a new heading called Week 5 created in anticipation of this Sunday, September 27 Week-5 MentorPostDeadline.
Some confusion was that not all Mentors were Blog-literate and accordingly posts appeared in different places.
Hope this helps.
Lisa Beni
What is integration- The combining and coordinating of separate parts or elements into a unified whole.
ReplyDeleteWhen this concept is applied to our IDS degree, it means… How can we use our degree as a whole to reap maximum benefits?
Can you think of a job that will use the combined skills from your diverse degree? Do you think it is beneficial to combine the three areas, or are you more marketable isolating one from another?
Hello Mentees Group—Week 5 Discussions
ReplyDeleteHere are some more helpful Cornerstone topics (in addition to Cheyenne’s questions, above). It’s an opportunity to see how you see yourselves, and develop that lens for others.
If “Interdisciplinarity” is housing each of your areas/minor distinctly on your degree—Yet “Integration” can overlap and combine qualities of the areas/minor more fluidly—
…Have you started to think of a Career Path (or multiple fields) both relevant to your skills and marketable/visible to a prospective employer (as you start thinking/developing your E-Portfolio ideas on a weekly basis…)?
…Can you identify skills/experience that could be “integrated” into your E-Portfolio that are not in your IDS Degree but have merit in a Career Path you were thinking about? How will it fit ?
…Have you thought if your areas/minor are “Interdisciplinary or Integrated”? Why is integration important relating to professional, academic or relevant personal development or experience?
Lisa/Mentor
I think as far as whether or not I could use the combined areas of my degree for the job I want in the future, I think I’m going to have to say that I’ll probably end up using my area in public affairs and minor in legal studies together the most. Because there seems to be an endless amount of legal red tape in the private air charter business, my minor should come in quite handy. Also, my area in public affairs should be put to use when working with future clients. Health just doesn’t seem to stick out as much when I think of the charter business. I’m sure there could be a few things that could use some health knowledge but I’m just drawing blanks at the moment. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteHi Joshua,
ReplyDeleteIt's easier to explain our UCF areas/minor, as these are academic and easier to place in Resume or E-Portfolio. Have you also thought of how and where to add your "flying" in the E-Portfolio, Resume?
Lisa/Mentor
Have you reasoned out where to tie "flying" to your areas/minor, in shaping this unique career for a prospective employer to view/understand?
If it's not for an emmployer (customer prospects) others may need to understand this. What could you do to make this understandable and still have marketable appeal?
I believe my diverse degree will give me an edge over my competition in getting into Law School. Since I would like to study either Criminal or Business law, my minors in Criminal Justice and Business will integrate with my minor in Legal Studies. Ive also worked at my fathers dealership since I was 11 and have a great understanding of that business, as well as interning for a Marketing department. I also interned for a criminal defense law firm for 2 summers in a row.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I too think your three areas will be very appealing to Law Schools. Your extra experience will be impressive too.
ReplyDeleteI was bragging earlier today about how cool our major is, to a student who attends community college, and isn't sure what she wants to go to school for. Instead of getting a degree in Business Law and only learning that aspect, you choose to diversify your studies and have three areas that are all relevant and useful. You are now sure and confident about your decision to continue on to Law School.
This degree is cool. It gives us more understanding of all areas we're interested in, rather than always wondering which area we would have liked more in the long run. We are more prepared to make an educated decision about our future and careers.
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteCheyenne is right. You do have an advantage having areas with known relationships, i.e., Legal Studies/Criminal or Business Law...especially knowing you're heading to Law School. That's one aspect of comfort--knowing a fundamental area where your Education will fit. The next challenge is to evaluate yourself (in the journey of a career path/job) in terms of how you would see yourself.
You don't have to decide now, but stay aware, make a list of possible jobs (Business Law, Defense Attorney, Prosecutor, Public Servant, Corporate Attorney...). This may take research.
Since you have the Marketing/Dealership experience--Have you researched the next of "types of jobs" that you can parlay all your skills, education, experience into (factoring in Law School as launching point?)? What would they be?
I have looked into the types of jobs that can use both Law and the marketing/dealership, and there are many options. Most appealing is lawyers that actually contract out to just car dealerships and concentrate on anything that might come up in that field. They can write all the contracts for buying cars, and the warranty contracts.
ReplyDeleteSo far I really like the Criminal Defense side of law. Even though I have such a business background, Criminal law is appealing to me. I can use my business background to open a successful Law Firm, without having to take on too many people to run it. That way, it can be a law firm that still runs as a business.
Another aspect I have learned about is Media Law. It's very interesting, but also requires a lot of time. Laws are always changing regarding what the media can and cannot due, so its something you have to be willing to put in the time to be good at.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping that attending Law School will give me a better idea of the types of law out there and what I am more drawn towards.
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteThat's the idea--keep exploring yet listing the areas that impress you most. You may find these areas most interesting to you are where you could fit and shape your legal skills, and ultimately that multi-pronged legal career path...Keep thinking, that's how it evolves, you're on the right track. Law School will unveil another dimension. When do you start Law School?