Hello everyone! My name is Mikayla Tam, and I’m currently a full-time student. This is my second year in college, and I'm learning how to balance life, work, and school. I currently live with my family, which includes my mom, dad, brother, and pug! I love hanging out with friends, going to the gym, going on walks, riding my bike, and playing instruments. I try to stay active as much as I can in my busy life and love playing sports as well.
My first impression of IS101 is that the work and content are easy, but staying on top of projects and devoting time are the hardest parts of the class. I also get the impression that the professor really does care about his students and their success in his class. I’m excited to explore more in the class, and I really like the LabSim interface we use. I enjoy doing the labs and watching the videos. I feel as if it's interactive and I learn more than if I were to just read a textbook.
The skill I chose to focus on is from 1.4.10, E-commerce Safety Facts. This section of LabSim discussed the importance of being careful with your data online when completing online transactions. This particular chapter spoke to me as I also run my own e-commerce business and I know how tricky it can be to spot scammers sometimes. Navigating the online business world can often be scary, as real-world money is at stake. This chapter served as a friendly reminder of the do’s and don'ts of the digital world.
