Final Assessment

When I first began my college career at SCSU I was very nervous. I had no idea what to expect and being in a new place and not knowing anyone was definitely overwhelming. However, as I signed up for all of my classes, INQ stood out to me. What’s Inquiry? I began to ask myself and many other people as well. As I soon found out it was a class to help all freshman students adjust in a new learning environment. I learned many things in this class over the course of the semester and I am very grateful.

            We learned how to juggle multiple tasks, become better problem solvers and how to manage our time wisely.  I also learned that sometimes you fail and you have to just learn from your mistakes and move on. I asked many questions in class when I was confused and I learned to not be afraid to ask a question when you need to.  I learned that the college experience is very different than high school and adjusting wasn’t as easy as I thought.

            Individually, I feel as if I achieved those specific skills during this semester. I met the course goals and I learned from everything I was taught in INQ. Such goals would include becoming a better listener. All throughout high school I listened to my teachers but I didn’t really take what they said seriously and I would forget when assignments were due. From being in this class I learned that actually listening and using a planner helped tremendously.

            I feel as if I have met the requirements of the course and achieved what I was supposed to do. I came to class, participated in class discussions and did all the assignments that were asked of me. My overall performance has changed me and made me grow as a student. At the beginning of the semester I knew I had to work hard and do my work. However, I did seem to let things slip once and awhile and I knew I had to change something. My performance has changed immensely since the beginning of the semester and I am very proud of my progress. Over the semester I learned a lot about myself as a student. I learned that I am very confident and that I get my work done. I learned how to be more responsible and how being responsible effects your life. My strengths this semester consist of many things. I did all of my work this semester and I found it easy to get to all of my classes, and I found great places to study. However, I did have some weaknesses. Time management was a huge factor. I wasn’t used to managing my time and it came to realize it was very important in college.

            The social aspect of college wasn’t difficult for me at all. I met an awesome group of friends and I love them all so much. I’ll have to admit I was nervous in the beginning but it didn’t take long for me to make new friends. I can count on them for anything and I know they will be my friends all throughout college. However, moving out of my comfort zone was an issue. I never had to do my own laundry before college and I was used to my dad doing it for me. I learned how to do my own laundry and I am very proud of myself.

            My study habits this semester have changed dramatically. I soon realized that studying in college is way different then studying in high school. In high school I would study the night before a test. However, you cannot do that in college. Now I study at least 4 days in advance and more intense. I’ve found great study areas around campus which helps me a lot. Studying goes hand and hand with organization. In high school I was the most unorganized person. I would open up my locker and papers would come pouring out. Now, I have changed my organization skills. I am very organized and learned that I can concentrate so much better when I know where everything is and everything is placed in a certain spot.

            In conclusion to this semester I can honestly say I have no regrets. I worked my hardest and I did the best I could to succeed as a new college student. From this class I have learned many things that I will take with me to other classes and into my future. Such things are, time management, organization, ask questions when you need too, and learning from your mistakes and moving on. I have become such a confident student and I hope to carry that confidence with me to further semesters.

Spring Semester Already!?

Spring semester will be right around the corner! Wow. This is crazy. I have learned so much and cant wait to apply everything I have learned this semester into next semester. I was so scared during this start of this semester. Your starting all over and everything is new. I was anxious to meet new people and get used to a new life style. However, to my surprise it came pleasantly easy. I got used to living on my own and I even did my own laundry! I meet an awesome group of friends that I love so much. We have so much fun together and I am always laughing with them. Making such great people really makes the college experience that much exciting. Without awesome friends you may not have such a good time. You are with your friends basically everyday and it feels good to know that they have your back with whatever you do. Personally next semester I would like to study more in the library. I study a lot now in my room but I feel like I will study better in the library. Also, I will not wait till the last minute to do everything. Socially I feel as if I am doing fine. Although I would like to join an intermural softball team in the spring. I would also like to join habitat for humanity next semester. I feel like getting involved on campus is very important. I can't wait for next semester and can't wait to begin!

Successes, Failures, and Weaknesses.

WOW! Is my first semester of college over already? I guess its true when they say time fly's by when your having fun. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was at orientation. I remember all the worrying that was going on in my head. How will i find my class? What if i get lost? How difficult will they be? However, as the semester unfolded all my questions were being answered. I found that the class were all very easy to find and I got lost maybe a total of 1 time. I'd say thats pretty good for a freshman. I also came to find that the classes weren't all that bad. All of my classes were challenging but doable. Geography was the only class I really had trouble in. It was so difficult! I felt that no matter how many hours I would study I STILL wouldn't get a good grade on an exam. However, I pushed through it and tried my best. Time management was a huge factor during this semester. I guess you can say it was one of my weaknesses. I wasn't used to having massive amounts of school work and I didn't know how to approach it. I felt overwhelmed and sometimes just wanted to cry. I began to get used to things and I feel like my weakness turned into a success. I was very proud of myself for that. I learned many things that I will carry with me to the next semester. Next semester I know what to expect and I know the work isn't easy. I will have to work harder, study harder, and use my time more wisely. I can't wait for the next semester to begin and start all over!

        *****I SURVIVED MY FIRST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE!!!!! now wheres break!!?? :D :D

Bye Bye Group! :(

As I mentioned many times before, high school and college differ greatly. I feel like in high school I never really worked in groups and I barely had the same 3 people in more than 1 class. Working with my INQ and English class opened my eyes. I saw the same people basically everyday of the week and I began to feel more comfortable. I learned many things while in these two classes and wouldn't change it for the world. I will miss everyone so much next semester. It is going to be kinda weird not seeing the same people and having them there when you need them. If I had a question I would just ask one of my classmates and they were more then happy to try and fix my problem. For example, Alexis helped me a lot with the technology department. Whenever I would get stuck not knowing what to do I would just call up Alexis and she helped. I loved working with everyone and everyone was so nice. Our support system grew stronger as the days rolled on. We would discuss our problems, worries, thoughts, and ideas with everyone in the class. It was great to have them give u feedback. I love class discussions and we had plenty of that. I also made many friends from these two classes. Although the classes were in the morning I never seemed to care because I enjoyed them! I will miss all of these aspects dearly and I hope to keep in touch with these people throughout my next 3 years at SCSU.

The Real World

Its crazy to see how fast the years go by. It feels like it was just yesterday when I entered my high school doors. Now, I am in college and as soon as I know it I'll be starting my life after college. Entering the real world is just around the corner. I am excited but also nervous. So what would be my ideal life after college you ask? As many things flood into my mind, one thing stands out. That one thing would be Success. I would love to be successful with doing a career I absolutely love. I believe loving what you do is a important factor because if you don't love what you do then why waste your time? You are going to be stuck doing it so you might as well enjoy it. My career choice would be early childhood education. I love working with kids and I can see myself doing that in the long run. I would like to be financially well off and wont have to struggle through life. I would also love to have a family. I believe family is one of the greatest gifts and I need that in my life. I would also love to have a beautiful home. My ideal house would be basically be all glass. I have always dreamed of having a house with glass walls from the floor to the ceiling. Oh and I cant forget about my ideal car! I really would like to have a black Escalade sitting in my driveway. That would be wonderful since I have always wanted one! However, last but not least, happiness. Without happiness you have nothing.



      

FOOD, FOOD, and MORE FOOD!!

As we all know Thanksgiving has just passed. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. All you do is eat, eat, and eat some more! How great to have a holiday dedicated to eating all day long. Sure you eat a lot on other holidays but theres just something about thanksgiving that makes it extra special. I absolutely LOVE watching the thanksgiving day parade and look forward to it every year. This year all the floats a different balloons were amazing! I have been watching the parade since I was a little girl and it will never get old. This thanksgiving I went to my boyfriends aunts house and spent the holiday with them. I had such a great time! Of course we watched football all day long. Whats a thanksgiving without football? We also did a secret Santa. We all had to choose a present when it was our turn and if we wanted to trade ours with someone else's it was fair game. It was so funny to see which people wanted to trade and how the others reacted. Some really liked their present and didn't want to give it up but rules are rules. I winded up sticking the present I picked and to my surprise no one wanted to trade with me! I was very relieved because it was a neck and shoulder massager and I could use it! After the secret Santa we all gathered in the living room for thanksgiving dinner and ate massive amounts. Oh and did I mention the dessert? ENDLESS amounts of dessert. I was so full! This thanksgiving was great. It felt so good to just take a break from the stresses of school for a bit and let loose and have some fun. I am definitely looking forward to next years thanksgiving!