The Beginning

These first two weeks in ISM were challenging and full of firsts for me. Walking into class on the first day of school, I felt a rush of mixed emotions. I was scared, nervous, slightly overwhelmed, but, most of all, I was excited and curious. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, and I soon realized that many of my classmates felt the exact same way. In ISM, unlike most of my other classes, we started working from the very first day. We gave our first speech, which was an introduction speech, the second day of class, and I was absolutely terrified of stuttering or forgetting everything that I wanted to say about myself. However, I felt much more comfortable up at the podium than I had feared, mainly because my classmates were actually listening and paying attention to what I was saying. For the next few days, I learned how to shake hands properly, dress professionally, and write a strong resume that concisely described who I was and all that I had done so far. I discovered that attire plays a very big role in how others perceive me, and that even minute details like color, accessories, and style really do matter and influence first impressions. So far, every class has been enlightening, teaching me something new and helping me gain more confidence in my speaking skills. I have already accomplished so much in just two weeks; I have chosen my quote for the year, researched basic information about biomedical engineering, written my mission statement, and completed a rough draft of my resume. This next week, I want to finish setting up my blog and add more contacts to my list of biomedical engineers.