When I work on something and enjoy working on it I do not usually count how many hours I need to spend. However, I think the minimum hours of practice per week is seven hours. In my opinion, in order to create sophisticated work I need to start working on my project early instead of lifting it to the last minute because that stressed me out and I can’t work when I’m stressing out. I usually work on my projects for two-three hours before the class+ two hours during the class time + one-two hours during weekend. This is how I mange my practicing time. Sophisticated work is when you challenge yourself by doing new things. Analyzing the information and turning the information and the numbers into symbols was a challenge for me.
The most meaningful feedbacks I have received about my maps are that I should add more symbols. I should choose the maps color very wisely (the most important part in the map should be darker/ brighter than the other less important part of the map) the map should not look that busy. So, it will look better if I use les strokes around shapes. Last but not least, typing face is an important thing as well in designing maps.
The hardest part was to design the last map ( The ice-cream map) because I was not really sure how the map should look like. Also, I hade an issue with the way that I should design the map to present the information. However, I think the most enjoyable part was analyzing Tom’s bills. It was interesting how we could tell about him and his lifestyle based only on his bills.
Honestly, this semester was a very busy semester for me. So, I had no chance to do any extra work outside of the classes. I was trying to do my best in each class. I wanted to learn every single thing and not miss any classes. I know that need to work hard to catch up with the other students. Also, I need to get an A in my classes to prove to my Saudi adviser that I deserved the other chance.
Last two weeks are the most difficult time of the semester. I have five final projects to do. Which is really stressed me out and unfortunately, that impacted negatively on my health as well because I’m not getting enough time of sleeping or eating well. I know that I should submit this essay yesterday but I have been suffering of Migraine for two days and I could not finish it yesterday.
However, I was grateful to have you as a teacher. I have learned a lot in your class. The most thing that I like in your class is that we have enough space to learn, tray, ask, make mistakes and learning from our mistakes without worrying about the grades. Because the main purpose of the class is to learn not to pass or no pass
