My first year in college has been a rewarding experience. As I look back on my Why College, Why Now essay, I realize that I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge about myself. I am proud that I accomplished my goals I made in my first year of college and I exceeded my expectations. I still have the same goal for the future, but I added more goals for the future. I am attending Wilmington University because I want to make my future brighter. Attending college and earning a degree in communication media will help me obtain an exciting job as a professional journalist. As I reflect back on my Why College, Why Now essay, I am proud that I accomplished my goals I made for my first year in college. My first goal I made in the beginning of …show more content…
the year was to enroll in about three to four classes every semester. I enrolled in four classes for the fall semester that I completed. I am currently enrolled in five classes for the spring semester. My second goal I made in the beginning of the year was to obtain at least a 3.0 GPA or higher. I earned an A in Meteorology, I earned an A in Fundamentals of Economics, and I earned an A in Sociology during the fall semester. I currently have a high A in this First Year Experience class. I am proud that I accomplished my goals for my first year in college. I love how Randy Pausch's students were doing well, but he encouraged his students to do even better. Randy inspired me to look at my goals that I made in the beginning of the year and advance my goals for the rest of my years in college. My first goal for the rest of my years in college is to enroll in at least four to five classes every semester. I currently have a 4.0 GPA, so I accomplished the goal I made in the beginning of the year to earn at least a 3.0 GPA or higher. My second goal for the rest of my years in college is to obtain at least a 3.5 GPA or higher every semester. Admittedly, I do not think I did my absolute best in high school, so it is incredible to see what I can accomplish when I work hard and never give up. As I reflect back on my expectations on my first year in college, I feel like they were good expectations that any first-year student would want to accomplish.
It takes discipline to stay on track with online classes. I feel like I matured and grown into a better person by keeping up with my schoolwork. In week two, we learned how to make the most of our time by using a weekly timetable, daily to-do lists, and a master calendar. I use a weekly timetable each week to keep track of everything I need to complete so I do not get behind with my schoolwork. My second expectation for my first year in college was to stay motivated by obtaining good grades, and thinking about why I started college. I am proud that I earned good grades in my first year of college. Although the amount of school work I had to complete each week seemed overwhelming in the first couple of weeks of college, I quickly got better at managing my time during the week. My last expectation I had for my first year in college was to learn some of the interesting aspects of journalism that will be beneficial to me in years to come. I learned many beneficial things in the writing and speaking lesson during week seven. I learned the best techniques for getting started and writing a first draft such as free writing and brainstorming. Identifying the audience when you write is an important technique that writers must learn to do. One of the most important techniques every writer should know is to organize a paper into an Introduction, body, counterarguments, and conclusion. I learned how to complete a paper in APA format edition in my first-year experience class. Admittedly, I was nervous when I completed the Lassi completion and reflection video in week three. After I completed it, I gained more confidence in public speaking. I am proud of myself for exceeding my expectations for my first year in college. As I move forward in college, I expect myself to continue to work hard and obtain good grades. I
obtained good grades in my first semester in college, I know I can continue to work hard and obtain good grades during the rest of my years in college. In the beginning of the year, I said in my Why College, Why Now essay that I will be looking into opportunities that will help me succeed in my second-year of college. I also said that I will make good choices and take advantage of all opportunities after my first year of college. I feel like I have made good choices this year by picking out my classes for the fall semester, working hard in my four classes, completing my four classes, and registering for my spring classes. Although I have not had any opportunities yet for my future career, I plan to take advantage of every opportunity I receive in the future. I said in the beginning of the year that I would look into internships in the future and decide what classes to take for my second year of college. I have looked into an internship that I am interested in pursuing when I am able to start internships in the future. The Children's Miracle Network in Hershey has volunteer Internships available in many areas such as communications. I am definitely interested in applying to that internship in the future. I want to make a list of internships I want to apply to, so I have an idea of what internships I am interested in when I am ready to apply. I registered for five classes this spring, Computer Applications, Mathematics Review, English Review, Media and Society, and Art Appreciation 1. I am excited for the rest of my years in college. I still have a goal of becoming a professional journalist, but I added new goals for my future. The options for me: a focus reflection essay we did in week nine showed me many interesting careers that I would be qualified for with my degree. The activity encouraged me to pursue more goals in the future. My main goal is to become a professional journalist. According to the Lassi assessment I completed, I do well at concentration and attention to academic tasks. I need to be able to concentrate well when I am writing a story for my local newspaper in the future or whomever I write for in the future. Writing is a phenomenal way for me to express myself and tell people what I know about a certain topic. I will prepare for my future journalism career by continuing college, getting good grades, taking many writing courses, and practicing by writing more for my blog and keeping a journal. After doing the options for me essay and researching careers that are in my degree area, I realized that I am interested in photography. If I wrote for a newspaper in the future, I could write my articles and take the pictures as a photojournalist too. According to the Lassi assessment I took in this class, I do well at concentration and attention to an academic task. I would have to be able to concentrate well when I take good quality photos. Randy Pausch taught me to pursue things that I am interested in pursuing even if I do not succeed in them. Randy Pausch said if we do not accomplish something that we are pursuing, it does not mean we are a failure. We should be proud to be brave enough to pursue our dreams even if we do not accomplish our dreams. I love being creative and writing stories. I made a new goal to try to write a book before I get old. Maybe I can inspire others as Randy Pausch did. Randy inspired me to never give up on my dreams. Graduating from college in four years will open up opportunities of a lifetime for me. I am excited to be a professional journalist in the future. Writing articles for people to read every day would be an amazing feeling. I am excited to try to write a book in the future. I gained useful knowledge from the first year experience class that I can use during the rest of my years in college and after I graduate college. I am proud of myself for accomplishing my goals this year and I am confident and hopeful that I can accomplish my goals for the future.
Walking into Walnut Hills High School right now would have anyone thinking the just walked into the middle of a tornado. Everyone you look there are students running in and out of doors, in and out of cars, and most certainly either turning in missing assignments or retaking tests. There is only one way for you to explain all this ciaos, Senior Year, the year that all teens await with so much excitement and ambition and the year that every single hour long study dates pays off. For the class of 2021 this isn’t just their final year at Walnut Hills this is the year that friends separate and head off to their different university to follow their dreams.
As I reflect on my college life, I wonder about the choices I have made that have led me to where I am today and that will guide me into shaping who I long to become. The things I have had to sacrifice, the support and experiences I have had with family, friends, strangers and work colleagues. I don’t know what I will be doing three months or thirty years from now but I do know that I want to have new experiences. When I graduated from high school, I knew I didn’t want to be that person that moved back to the same town and stayed there for the rest of my life. I even contemplate leaving the United States in my adult life. Who really knows, maybe those cards are still in the deck. For now, I know my immediate goals include focusing on completing my college education the best I can, and moving away from my comfort zone, broadening my horizons and taken risks.
Prompt: In 500 words or more, describe your collegiate experience thus far. How has this experience and the knowledge you've gained influenced what you plan to study? How have they influenced your decision to apply to St. Edward's?
Before starting the Fall 2016 semester, I wasn’t sure about what I had wanted to do with my life, unsure of where I would start and most of all how I would to the point I wanted to be in a couple of years. And finally from a whole month of contemplating, I decided to go to a Community College.
I faced piles of trials in my life. I stayed consistent and busy, and I always had something on my plate. Freshman year trying to keep my grades up was one of the main struggles I had to deal with. There were different ways to deal with the situation I had and everyone has their own way of handling it. I had processes on how I would handle my work, which I call “Keys”. The keys I had in dealing with my trials are with time, patience, and prayer.
College helps me achieve my goals by instilling life skill that will be needed in my future. One of
In summary, I had an enjoyable time in my first college English class. I pushed myself as diligently as I could and learned much more than I thought I would. In addition to, my strengths grew stronger and my weaknesses improved as well. I acknowledge I still have some techniques and skills to work on; however, I am willing to put the time in and cannot wait to take English in the future. Writing is an everlasting skill that will be an enormous asset to me; in addition to my future classes, and my career as
Sophomore year definitely had a lot of ups and down that will influence my decisions in the future. One of the most influential class I had was English. Especially managing my time. In English, we learned to analyze text in the book and it allowed me to pay more attention to the meaning in the context rather than just reading the words. English class made me think a lot and this honestly the first time I learned numerous lessons. In the past I have always waited to the last minute and procrastinate, but in English the first semester, we wrote a lot of essays that required time. the main reason I would procrastinate is because throughout middle school and freshman year, we hardly had any homework and so I was very lazy and reluctant to do work.
I perceive myself to be motivated to attend college because I feel it is full of multiple benefits. Knowing myself and what I want to achieve in life in my future can’t be completed without college. Every day I give a self-reminder that attending college will all be worth it when I get to make a vigorous income while doing something I have a passion for.
People have told me time and time again that college is a necessity if one wishes to succeed. However, I never took the time to ask myself why I wanted to go to college until recently. After a lengthy time of pondering the reason why I wanted to go to college I finally came to a conclusion. I realized that internships, connections, and lifelong friends are few of the numerous reasons why I wish to go to college, specifically George Mason.
As my first year at Columbia College Chicago ends I’ll do one of those long status things. Jumping into a new school as a junior I wasn’t sure where I was going to fit in. I remember being told crazy things my first day of class (including the not being able to have a dog as a performer bullshit). I remember spending a lot of my free time in the CAP Office. I was blessed to call CAP my home away from home and my job. As an artist, I jumped into a new genre of music and pushed myself to audition for as many things that I possibly could think of. I expanded my horizon of music in a way that I could’ve never imagined last year at this time. I was able to push myself enough to get cast in short films, web series productions, on stage productions
The reason I am in college is not fully for myself. I am in college because I am too scared to disappoint
College is going to start my own life on a foot that is ready to leap because my career is going to take off right out of the gate. All-in-all I’m going to college for three main reasons. My immediate family is a reason because I want them to be proud of me for doing something right for once. My future family is also one because it’s a big part of my life that I want to be happy and always feel comfortable. Finally for my personal financial well-being, so I can be able to treat myself to all the luxuries I want for myself. Going back to line one, all of these things are a part of my future. Isn’t that what college is for after all, to prepare people for their own futures and what they bring? A university is not my future, it’s only the beginning of it.
As a result, attending the First College will help me achieve my personal goals, such as self-improvement, self-discovery, and personal growth. Through this program, I can develop my talent and potential. I can explore
My freshman year was a eye awakening year for me. There was no breakups or anything of the such, but I realized that this is the beginning of the “real life”. I never took school THAT serious and boy did it hit me hard. I've been trying too dig out of a never ending hole of bad grades since my Freshman year of high school. Most people regret doing things or not doing things in high school, and taking everything more serious in the beginning of my Freshman year would be one.