Getting to know each other.
Choose questions you would like to answer, either prepare a video presentation or write a short review.
1․Tell me about yourself. Where were you born? Where do you live at the moment? What have you studied?
My name is Mishel Sahakyan. I was born in Armenia. At the moment, I live in Germany. Here at school, there isn’t a specific unusual subject that we study. The interesting thing is that here some subjects are combined into one new subject. For example, physics, chemistry, and biology are mixed together and become a short subject called “NT” (Natur und Wissenschaft – Nature and Science).
2. How long have you been studying English?
I have been studying English since the first grade at school. There I learned the basic knowledge. But for about two years, I have also started learning much more independently. I even watch movies and series in English.
3. Are you good at cooking/swimming/etc?
It depends on what you mean. I can cook quite well, I can sew, and I am good at practical things. I am also good at montage and Photoshop, and I even like creating realistic things. I am also good at drawing, for example, I can draw well in certain styles. But when it comes to cooking traditional dishes from local cuisine, I haven’t learned it yet.
4. What are your goals in life?
My goal in life is to become successful and also to make sure my parents have a good and happy life in the future. But I also dream of growing up, finishing a good university, and then moving to Spain, to Barcelona, to live there.
5. Who do you admire most in the world and why?
I admire my mother because she is a strong and caring person. I dream of becoming like her one day.
6. What don’t you like doing?
In my free time, I like to do art (drawing in different styles), and I also enjoy playing the guitar. I really like watching football. In my free time, I also like learning Spanish, because I am sure that this language will be very useful for me in life, and besides, I also really enjoy it.
9. Do you remember your last dream or any particular dream?
no
10. Can you remember a story from childhood?
no
11. Do you remember any strange or dangerous situation in your life?
no
12. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in a house.
13. Have you ever lived in another country?
Yes, I have. I used to live in my homeland, Armenia.
14. Have you ever met a famous person?
no
15. How do you spend your free time?
In my free time, I like drawing in different styles and playing the guitar. I also enjoy watching football and learning Spanish, because I am sure it will be very useful for me in the future.
16. How hard are you willing to work to get what you want?
I am ready to work very hard. I always try to achieve my goals.
17. What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are drawing, learn spanish, and watching football.
18. What is your motto?
My motto is that I always try to do everything as well as I can.
19. What kind of people do you like?
I like honest, kind, good, and friendly people.
20. What languages do you speak?
I speak Armenian, Russian, English, and German. In my free time, I also study Spanish, but I am not very good at it yet.
21. Are you a ‘morning’ or ‘night’ person?
I am more of an evening person because I like to relax, walk, and do things at that time.
23. What do you want to improve about yourself?
I want to improve my German, English, and Spanish. I also want to improve my math, because while I have been in Germany, my math results have been a little worse. Finally, I want to become more patient.
24. Would you like to be famous?
No, I don’t want to be famous. I just want to become a successful person. But yes, I would really like to meet or become friends with, or at least see, my favorite singers and football players.
25. What motivates you?
I am motivated by my family and by the desire to achieve future successes or to make my dreams come true.
Project: Creating my Portfolio is a long-term project.
How to make a portfolio for students?
Online platforms are available to make digital portfolios MySphere, Google Sites, FlipGrid, See Saw, and a few more. When starting to build a digital portfolio, let students choose the medium of expression/platform or guide them in choosing one. Some might prefer to start their blog, some may want to form a series of videos, some may want to visually illustrate their learning journey and others may find joy in building a website of their own. It’s important to plan what would be included in a portfolio early on so students can structure their portfolios accordingly. Students can select their work, organize it in the portfolio, and write reflections periodically. Check out this article – How to Get Started with a Digital Portfolio to gain a detailed understanding of a student portfolio and how to make the most out of it.
A student’s portfolio is a valuable tool for showcasing their academic and personal development, skills, and achievements. The specific questions to include in a student’s portfolio can vary depending on the purpose of the portfolio and the student’s goals. Here are some questions and elements that can be included:
- Introduction:
- Who are you?
- What is the purpose of this portfolio?
- What major or field of study are you pursuing?
- Academic Achievements:
- What courses have you taken that are relevant to your goals?
- What grades did you achieve in these courses?
- Have you received any awards or honors for your academic performance?
- Projects and Assignments:
- What are some of the significant projects or assignments you have completed?
- What was the goal of each project?
- What skills did you acquire or develop while working on these projects?
- Extracurricular Activities:
- What clubs, organizations, or extracurricular activities have you been involved in?
- What leadership roles have you held?
- How have these activities contributed to your personal growth?
- Skills and Competencies:
- What skills do you possess that are relevant to your field or career goals?
- How did you acquire and develop these skills?
- Can you provide examples of how you have applied these skills in real-world situations?
- Internships or Work Experience:
- Have you completed any internships or gained work experience in your field?
- What were your responsibilities and accomplishments during these experiences?
- How did these experiences contribute to your professional development?
- Goals and Aspirations:
- What are your short-term and long-term career goals?
- How do your academic and extracurricular experiences align with these goals?
- What steps are you taking to achieve your goals?
- Reflection and Self-Assessment:
- What have you learned about yourself through your educational journey?
- How have you grown and evolved as a student and individual?
- What challenges have you faced, and how have you overcome them?
- Recommendations and Testimonials:
- Can you include letters of recommendation or testimonials from professors, mentors, or employers?
- What do others have to say about your skills, character, and work ethic?
- Visuals and Artifacts:
- Include samples of your work, such as papers, presentations, art pieces, or coding projects.
- Use visuals, graphs, charts, and multimedia elements to enhance your portfolio.
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