Conclusion: Learning Outcomes of Skyrim

           Skyrim has been an amazing experience. I reflected more on the game than I actually played the game. I have never played a video game and thought about the messages and how playing could help me in the future. Video games arguably have a lot of power in conveying important messages which is why I understand why we were asked to play the game in the first place. I was able to enter the game with no expectations and a very open mind. There are many lessons you can take away from Skyrim.
           I was forced to make quick decisions when pressured instead of relying on data and experimenting to reach my decision. This will be very useful in the business world also, because when problems come up and your only given a short amount of time to fix it, you need to think efficiently. I was also able to draw comparisons between each quest and how it related to the real world. There was a huge political draw in the game based off of racism. Stormcloaks were looked at as a minority and were treated awfully. Many races were given stereotypes and many of them were badly represented.
           I am also a spanish minor which opened my eyes while playing Skyrim. Although others speak another language than you, eventually you can communicate with people in your own way. Skyrim expressed the challenges I will face when trying to speak spanish in a spanish-speaking environment. People aren't going to accept you as a spanish speaker until you prove to them that you cherish their language and are interested in furthering your education in it. Some of the townspeople spoke another language and I wasn't greeted friendly until I showed them my respect.
           Skyrim gives people the chance to engage with the medieval culture through the landscape and imagery of the game. I was able to share my thoughts, opinions and knowledge with other players online and engage in meaningful discussions concerning the past. Although I still have many quests to achieve, I know there will be many challenges I will come to face. These challenges will reflect on my personality and build on many of my abilities.