My Maker Manifesto in Relation to My Regis Experience

As a reminder, the three sections of my manifesto include: asking questions, making mistakes, and sharing my creativity. Thus far, these three chunks of my maker manifesto can also relate to my experience at Regis.

The weeks prior to the beginning of the semester were scary and surreal. I had no idea what to expect when it came to college. I have no siblings that were able to give me advice and it’s been many years since my mom has attended college. I realized that this is a process that I’m going to have to figure out on my own. It’s not going to be easy but a trial that I must endure.

So far, I have discovered that asking questions will be vital to my success at Regis. Everyone I have met has been very patient when it comes to answering my questions. In my opinion, there is such a thing as a stupid question and I’m sure that I’ve asked a few. Everybody is more than willing to provide guidance and that’s what I appreciate the most about the university.
I’ve come to accept the fact that throughout this process that I’m going to make mistakes. There will be tests that I could have done better on and there will be times that I could have studied more. I’m a perfectionist, so this is hard for me to admit. However, I am not flawless and I will have missteps, and that’s okay.

Last, but not least is the part of sharing my creativity. This class will be essential when it comes to accomplishing this aspect of my manifesto. People have commented on my creativity in the past, however I didn’t give it much thought. In other words, my creativity wasn’t intentional, it just happened. Reitmeyer, however, forces us to look at creativity head on. It’s not an option in this class, it’s a necessity. I believe the tools that we learn in this class will benefit us all far into the future.

In conclusion, we’re lucky to be attending the university that we are because we are encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and share our creativity. Most universities just push their students to graduation and don’t give a damn about what happens to them after. Regis on the other hand, invests in our journeys, not only on campus, but after graduation as well.