This EE has not only expanded the depth of my knowledge pertaining to Economics, but it has also encouraged me to develop in areas that had been lacking beforehand, such as my communication skills. The most challenging and rewarding aspect of this whole process was collecting primary data. It was interesting to see how the […]
EE: Interim reflection
I collected a satisfactory number of survey responses and interviews with firms. However, I had to change my method of surveying consumers due to an initially high rate of non-response. Instead of approaching only consumers who had walked out of agencies, I changed my criteria of selection to one where anybody who was looking for […]
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Student Voice: Final Reflection
Participating in Student Voice was very challenging for me. It was very different to anything I had done previously. My initial reflection touched upon the importance of collaboration in this activity in particular. Over the next few weeks, I realized that collaboration between 15 or so students can be very challenging. Especially due to the […]
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Active engagement: Reaching Grade 8 and beyond
After having finished Grade 7, I reflected on how much the level of difficulty changes between Grade 7 and Grade 8. I’m still preparing for my Grade 8 Exam and regular engagement and attendance is crucial to passing the grade, hopefully with merit or even distinction. Aside from attending class every week, or making up […]
Extended Essay: Reflection 1
I chose to investigate the market structure of the market for domestic helpers because I have a personal connection to this particular market. I’ve always had a helper, so I thought it wouldn’t be interesting to see how the market works when it comes to firms who are selling a person’s skills. I initially chose […]
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First Aid: Project Week
Being in charge of first aid for my project week group has made me think deeply about what my role is in our group. While it may seem that a medical emergency is highly unlikely and that a first aid representative is not all that necessary, the chance of someone needing medical assistance is still […]