Digital Frontiers opened up my eyes to a realm of entrepreneurship and social media that I had never explored. I signed up for this class with the hopes of expanding what I already knew about social media, and I came out of it with a brand new perspective.
Many entrepreneurial geniuses of varying experiences presented to our class, as they shared their unique visions with us. As the semester went on, I found that their tales wove into a single story emphasizing the same concepts: build a community, make it your own, and persevere.
Customers want to feel valued and respected, and I’ve come to realize how important it is to constantly engage with them through social media. Direct communication with customers and listening to their feedback fuels success. If any business fails to do so and ignores their customers, it will be their ultimate downfall. From this class, I was also especially surprised by the magnitude of Facebook’s capabilities as a platform for businesses to grow.
The speakers seemed to embrace risk. Regardless of the potential to fail, they all aspired for their unique dreams and proved successful. They encouraged us to ignore the naysayer, seek opportunities, and find what we are passionate about. It is only with trial and error and a sense of perseverance that we can succeed.
Digital Frontiers was one of the most valuable classes I’ve taken at UF. It was truly inspiring and fostered many skills through interactive learning such as creative thinking (a skill that is hindered by the typical online business class). I was exposed to many new modes of thought, especially by engaging in a hands-on group project. I enjoyed learning the technicalities behind using social media to build brand awareness for a music blog and using web analytics to measure milestones. I have learned to think like an entrepreneur and to embrace failure, which is merely a stepping-stone for learning, personal growth, and renewal. “The only real failure in life is the failure to try.” – Anonymous
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