Robert Giffen Econ 490 fall 2017

When I first started applying for college, I was very confused as to where I wanted to go. This was the biggest decision I had made in my life thus far. So, leaving room for no regret, I applied to 16 different schools. Only 2 were in state. Though I was unsure of my future, I was so certain that I would be leaving Illinois and only applied to those 2 schools for my parents. Most of the schools were Big 10 and California schools. I have always tended to do research before I do anything; buy a new product, go to a new restaurant, etc. I have always been particular about making sure I am getting my money’s worth and that I won’t regret my decision. Even if it is something as small as what the best deodorant is, I have never been able to make a blind decision. This habit comes from my parents who have always taught me to be rational about every decision I make. This carried over as I obsessed over which school would be the best fit for me. I did countless hours of research and narr...

Thus far, we have blogged about organizations, transfer prices, teams and opportunism. I can see that most of my posts have involved my experiences in late high school and throughout college. They have really required me to sit down and think about how my experiences have contributed to where I am today. Additionally, it forced me to be honest with myself and evaluate if I was happy with how I have contributed to organizations, how my work ethic has changed, and ultimately, if there are things that I could have done better. As a senior, I find that this analysis is beneficial as I reflect upon my time thus far at the University of Illinois. Ultimately, analysis through an economic lens has made me realize I am glad that I have had a variety of activities and experiences that I will carry on into the future. Aside from addressing the prompt, I can see that each post has tied to a bigger theme. Though it may have not been obvious as I was writing the posts, I can see that transact...