Every year as the beginning of a new school year approaches, I am eager to return for OWL week. This is by far the highlight of the semester because it is full of new experiences, new friendships, fun times, and many positive memories! I hope to be a member of the 2018 Orientation Team to continue producing these great memories as well as to build on my personal leadership skills. Additionally, being an OWL is a very fulfilling experience. For new students, this is a stressful week where they are entering a new lifestyle without their family and friends. Helping new students transition into college and making it a positive experience for them is truly rewarding. Parents also appreciate our role in their child’s life, because they know we are there to encourage them and make their first year as great as possible. Another rewarding aspect of being an OWL is that the position is technically only active for the first two weeks of the semester, however, I have …show more content…
Also, I am a very organized and patient individual, so I collaborate well with others and I am good at following a schedule and helping answer questions the new student might have. I love being an OWL because it pushes me to be more extroverted and a leader for the students. Personally, I feel as is I become more extroverted each OWL week. Next year I would continue to push myself outside of my comfort zone in order to get the most out of the experience. Last year I had a great OWL partner which made the experience even better! We worked really well together and there was equal leadership present among us. The previous year I had two OWL partners instead of just one, however, I can definitely say I enjoyed having one better. I was able to take on more of a leadership role in this case compared to with two partners. I would hope that next year if I am accepted back as an OWL that I receive a partner as great as my previous
Overall, I was grateful for this experience. I was able to find out more about the behind the scenes responsibilities of our schools’ leadership.
In general, the field experience assignment has been a learning and growing experience for me. While watching Ms. Hines deal with her class I’ve realized a few aptitudes I’ll be utilizing in the future. She has taught me how to manage a classroom, how to implement good behavior, and how to make a safe and comfortable classroom for the
It has helped me fully understand mental health and how an individual might struggle with mental illness. I will say, the semester was fast paced and very challenging at times, but it helped me focus and study everything more in depth. I loved my time at Grief Camp and what an amazing experience it was being able to help children cope with the loss of a loved one. Being able to grow together as a family at the ropes course was a good experience as well. We were all able to see how each person needed help during the tough situations. ETBH, wow, is all I can say! Thank you so much for allowing us to have a clinical rotation there. It was a joy getting to meet new faces and building relationships with patients there. The trip to the ARC was great too; I enjoyed getting to know my consumer and being able to communicate with her. I loved seeing all of their faces light up during the human pipeline activity! You could tell that they truly enjoyed our appearance there that day. Terrie, thank you so much for the wonderful time you provided for me this semester! It has truly been fun, educational, and enjoyable. Can’t wait for next semester! Thank you, Terrie, for all the hard work and dedication you put in for us students to have a wonderful learning experience during clinical
My goal is to implement a similar program at the high school level where students are exposed to this level of support and companionship; all united in the same goal of helping each other succeed. It is also essential for students to witness what college is like before stepping inside for the first day of class. To see what college is like, and to experiment the environment goes a long way for students who are new to the experience. The Roaring Fork School District Pre-Collegiate Program is a prime example of what a stable source of support and assistance can do in the long run. This school district, located within Colorado’s western slope,
When I graduated from high school, I spent countless days worrying about what college will be like. I worried about everything, like saying goodbye to my family and friends, making new friends, living with a roommate, getting involved, dealing with a huge work load, and so much more. My transition into college is quite a struggle, but it is not nearly as bad as I expected it would be. After watching “I’m a College Freshman,” I realized that the difficulties I am facing are all normal.
Taking on so many vital roles have challenged and excited me in countless ways that nothing else ever has. It has allowed me to become both a better leader and collaborator through my efforts to make the club better. My positions on board forced me to constantly put others' needs over mine as well as further my social skills through interactions within and outside the club. My natural inclination to enjoy responsibility and organization has been extremely helpful in being a skilled
Lifting my heavy head with eyes half asleep off of my comfortable and plush pillow I see 7:20am with the date of August 25th on my phone screen. The second day of classes is now upon me, trying to adjust not only to a new semester at school but also to living away from home, with strangers now known as roommates, and as a transfer student. Starting school has never felt this way, living in a brand new environment with my mom not being there to make me breakfast and to encourage me saying “Have a great first day, I know you’ll do great!” I was now one among the thousands of people that have worked so hard towards attending this prestigious University and some that were thousands of miles away from their homes and families.
This week was very exciting in terms of my informational interviews and being able to work security at a music event. The informational interviews not only helped being the classroom to the real world but also provided me with real examples to better strengthen the connection. I also learned a lot in terms of dealing with the public in a busy environment and how to most successfully defuse a situation in which alcohol and attitudes are involved.
Throughout the third quarter, I have learned a lot about my need of more sleep, I learned that extracurricular activities maybe a necessity for me, and overall I have realized how perfect The Met Sacramento is for me. Compared to my junior high years at Creative Connections Arts Academy, my third quarter here at The Met was very different to what I would have been doing during this time at my middle school. For example currently at The Met in all of my workshops I am learning more and more everyday about topics that interest me and knowledge that I will actually remember for years to come instead of memorizing what I need for a test and then forgetting. If I were still at my old school we would be going over and relearning all of the same work
The mission of Allen College directly aligns with my goal to continue community service, scholarship, collaboration, and patient-centered focus. I have been determined to pursue a career in occupational therapy since the eighth grade. Although, comically, my view of occupational therapy has drastically changed. I am a planner; I love to map out my day by the hour. I knew I wanted a job that was active and was centered around people. I crossed paths with occupational therapy when I was taking career assessment tests for fun. Occupational therapy continued to appear in my portfolio. I did research on the profession; I was hooked. Not because of what I probably should have loved about the profession. My initial impression was, “Occupational therapists get to play all day long and get paid for it!” That reasoning motivated me to pursue this career path for several years, but as I matured, I realized the impact occupational therapy continues to create not only on an individual, professional to patient basis, but in a community setting as well, I knew that this was
My first day attending Texas A&M University approached. Feeling naivete and eagerness, I did not know what to expect from college in those long and eventful four years. At the time, I was unaware only two thousand people in the University called themselves “Cadets” and that their journey is difficult yet rewarding. My parents forced me into this organization by making the final decision: I am going to develop my social and academic skills in the Corps.
To think that my first semester of college will be over this friday makes me realize how fast time flies. The first few weeks of college were tough, tiring and full of anxiety. Being in a new environment, a different state and not knowing one single person was something that I did not prepare myself for. Throughout all of the tears and the frustrations, I had to constantly remind myself that I am at The University of Akron to gain an education and become a successful individual.
College is an exhilarating time, especially for the students at the University of Iowa. Young adults are finally out of the house and given the freedom to do whatever, whenever. They have the option of going to new places and staying out late, all without the need of parental consent. This is the time for discovering new interests, meeting new people, learning, and finding oneself. College may sound like the perfect place, however, not everyone is excited for this change. Many students struggle adapting to this new environment full of choices. Not only are they having to leave their families that they have lived with for the past eighteen years, but they are also having to leave behind their homes, pets, schools, and friends. To top it all
Introduction/Goals and Expectations Statement: September 5, 2017, was my first phone call my mentor who is Audrey Caldwell. In our first phone call, we introduced ourselves and then discussed what the mentor program entails. I had asked Audrey where she works and where she lives and learned that she lives in San Francisco. She had mentioned that her first job was in Texas after she graduated from the University of Arizona and she explained that she did not enjoy her job, which is why she transferred to a different job in San Francisco. I then discussed my goals in school and my future career with my mentor.
...her. I think I would be a good teacher at any level because I feel I have a very analytical mind and I like to figure out how people think and get the best out of them. I enjoy when teachers make learning fun and I know I can be an affective teacher while making learning fun for all students. I must admit the summer off is very appealing although I know teachers put in many after hours during the school year. I feel I can be a positive influence to the students that come into my classroom. One of my most memorable times in my school life was when I was in Mrs. Husted’s class. I didn’t do any homework, didn’t make good grades, and wasn’t very well behaved in her class. Despite all the challenges, I through her way she always helped me and encouraged me and made me do the work I was responsible for. That’s why I want to be a teacher to help students that were like me.