Friday, September 6, 2013

2B Setting the Standards


I learned very quickly how college is so much different and harder than high school. The amount of work I got last week was unexpected. I was aware that I would get a lot of chapter readings and essays throughout the semester but I had no idea that the professors were going to get right into the material. In high school, the first week of classes were almost useless, you would show up, get to know the teacher and bring home forms for your parents to sign. The first week of college was much different, I spent almost the whole weekend reading chapters, taking notes, and writing small essays that were due the following class. Though I pushed myself to get through almost all of my homework, I found myself not being able to finishing a couple pages out of my readings. In orientation I learned that college is about being a self-directed learner and being able to manage yourself.
Knowing how the first week went I am determined to set goals for myself this semester. One of my goals is to stay on top of my work by planning out what work I need to get done. I’ve already started to put this goal into place. I’ve been visiting the library whenever I have free time to start working on assignments that are due soon. I’ve also been using a planner to stay on top of my homework. With taking five classes that give homework everyday, I need to write down the assignments or else I’ll forget within the next class. Another goal I have for the semester is to try to get a B- or better in all my classes. With these goals in place, I hope I can have a good first semester and do well academically.

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