Working on the portfolio

I'm currently working on the my portfolio, with is the equivalent of a final comprehensive exam in most other masters programs. Just when I get frustrated by the work...I have an aha moment, which leads to a deep appreciation for my program and faculty. The purpose of the portfolio is to provide a holistic lens on the experience of the student through various works, very parallel to the very theories and ideologies of my program, Reading/Writing/Literacy. The fact that a student should not be assessed or "seen" solely on an exam, or test is an essential belief of myself, and the programs focus. As a future reading specialist, I believe and have been taught, not to view, approach, or assess my students, their abilities or experience through a narrow, standardized approach. In that, all students have unique experiences, beliefs, etc, so why not let the final "exam" be a portfolio of their reflections, essays of selected topics and conceptual territories, as well as, what the portfolio means for them.
While I am still a bit stressed, I know have a deeper appreciation for my program and the idea of holistic approach to learning.