Reflections Please complete the following form for Office of Engaged Learning programs (ELF, ELSA, Big iDeas, CGIU, URA/SRA, REU). OoEL Reflections 2 Basic Info SMU ID * First Name * Last Name * Faculty Mentor/Supervisor Name * How many terms have you been involved in this program? (Fall, Spring, Summer are each 1 term) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Program * Engaged Learning Fellow (ELF) Engaged Learning Starter Award (ELSA) Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA/SRA) Hamilton Scholar Big iDeas Clinton Global Initiative (CGIU) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Skills assessment for project/research area Rate your confidence in the following skills. 1 = non-existent, 5 = progressing, 10 = excellent Communication skills * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Creative thinking skills * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem-solving skills * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Project management skills * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Technical and/or career-related skills * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Writing skills * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Optional comments Rate your overall confidence in your ability to carry out this project * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mentor/Supervisor Experience Have you connected with a mentor for your project? * Yes No Who is your mentor? How often do you meet with your mentor? * Never Once per term Twice per term Once per month Twice per month Weekly or more Rate your mentor's contribution to your project * N/A Insignificant Significant Excellent My mentor has helped me with * Developing the project proposal Finding additional funding Engaging with the project itself Preparing my public presentation Preparing my project for publication/launch Career advice None of the above OtherOther Engaged Learning Fellows Only: I recommend my mentor for the Excellence in Mentoring Award Yes No Optional Comments Project Experience I am enthusiastic about my project 1 2 3 4 5 1 = Strongly disagree; 3 = Neutral; 5 = Strongly agree When I get up in the morning, I feel like working on my project 1 2 3 4 5 1 = Strongly disagree; 3 = Neutral; 5 = Strongly agree When I am working on my project, I forget everything around me 1 2 3 4 5 1 = Strongly disagree; 3 = Neutral; 5 = Strongly agree What aspect(s) of this project excite and motivate you? (2-3 sentences) * Describe the challenges you face(d) in this project (2-3 sentences) * What skills or experiences do/did you need to overcome these challenges (2-3 sentences) * What are your upcoming plans for this project? (2-3 sentences) For example: publishing, expansion, seeking more funding * How has this project influenced your post-graduation plans? (2-3 sentences) * Program Feedback How would you rate your experience with this award/program overall? * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 How could we improve your experience in this program? (2-3 sentences) * If you are human, leave this field blank. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Submit Δ