MY STRATEGY FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS This paper will explain the reasons that I want to obtain a college degree at Columbia Southern University and how I will make that happen. It will be a difficult task to accomplish but I believe that it can be done.By putting in the work and staying motivated to accomplish this goal I will be successful. Career Goals I have told everyone growing up that I knew wanted to be a soldier in the Army one day. They all said that I wanted to be just like my dad but I have always felt it was something I just wanted to do for myself. Going on tours of training sites as a kid only fueled my passion for becoming a soldier, and serving in the Army. When I was17 years old I went to basic training on a split option program …show more content…
I do this by isolating myself in a certain room in my house that I feel the most comfortable in. I close the doors to the room and set the thermostat to the house at a temperature that I feel is best for me. I make sure that if the television is on when I walk in that it is immediately turned off. My cell phone is by my side with all of the notifications turned off except a few important phone numbers that need to come through in case of an emergency. If my wife is in the room I keep any conversation as short as possible and remind her that I have things to do. A few minutes into my work I will eat a small microwave meal so that hunger is not a factor to me wasting time. In order for me to get all of that momentum toward completing my work going, I must walk into my home and go straight into my study zone. I have to have all of those things going for me to have a successful study time. If anything is missed like turning off the television or not going straight into that room then the chances of me doing any work go down drastically. Procrastination is like an addiction for …show more content…
While reading through books I sometimes find myself just saying the words in my head and they begin to have no meaning. By trying to create a picture in my head and linking together what I am reading to something that I heard in the past I find myself able to comprehend the passages in the book. I will then have an understanding of what is being said and will be able to recall what I read at a later time. Any time that I find this happening to me I will stop get up to take a break before I sit back down to read what I missed all over
Then I read the chapter again, but this time I have made picture in my mind of the pages and I try to anticipate the terms and the concepts and my own examples for each concept before I read them. If I miss any, I jot them down again. Sometimes, I read the book backwards, sub-heading to sub-heading until I can see pretty much the whole
Since I was three years old, I knew that I wanted to go into the military, specifically the Army. I can remember attending a karate match and before the match, they asked me, “What do you want to be when you get older.” And I replied,” I want to be a soldier.” When I was applying to high schools, I ran across a school called Fork Union Military Academy. My first thought was why I
In order to master this skill I need to remember to use the SQ3R study technique. SQ3R stands for survey, question, read, recite and review. By surveying before I read it gives me an idea of what I am going to be reading about which will prepare my mind for what it is about take in. Asking questions and then answering them as I read will help information stick in my mind. When I read something, I need to remember not to get frustrated because I’m obviously not going to remember everything the first time. It’s okay to have to read things more than once. Also if I recite and review things over and over it will help me retain information as well. The more I use the SQ3R study technique the more comfortable I will become in reading. By doing this routinely it should help me improve my study skills and my academic success.
I have learned not to limit myself to just one goal. One lifelong goal is to be a person of influence who consistently impacts the lives of others. I am accomplishing this goal by being involved in events such as the March of Dimes, Meals on Wheels, Trees for Troops, and a variety of other significant events in the community. Another goal is to complete my biology degree with honors, which I am making strides towards by maintaining a 3.7 GPA. Once I receive my degree, I will eventually pursue a doctoral degree in Veterinarian Aquatic Science. One of the most important goals that I have is to be the best airman I can possibly be. I could never repay the Air Force for the opportunities it has afforded me, but I can exemplify all of those things through dedication, determination, and
When first coming to Simpson, I knew there were multiple helpful resources, but I did not realize how many I would actually use. Resources such as, student support services, the writing center, supplemental instruction sessions, counseling, and financial aid have all assisted me to excel in my educational experiences. Student support services has been a great resource to me. I have used them to discuss what I want to do when I graduate, what classes to take for my intended degree, and used their resource of free printing for my science classes that require lots of printed documents. I enjoy knowing that no matter what I am struggling with, I have student support services by my side to get me on track or where I need to go for assistance. The student support services office is a welcoming environment that makes me feel special because most of the employees know me by name and always begin a conversation with me when I enter.
The problem is that I procrast when it come with school and work.In the past year I didnt do well in this same class end of having to drop the class in the main reason why is because I would wait last minture to do the work or go online. It cause me to be late and I tuned in the assessment last minute. I wait last minute to do everything. My hypotheses is if you follow these easy step you wouldn 't procurator anymore.The methods and steps I use to help me with my stop procrastination is write down my work on a calendar. Break my work into little steps. Then change the area i 'm in if it 's loud ,and I cannot stay focus ; I would go somewhere quiet , so I can get the work done . Most of the time it 's the library for me because it 's so quiet in the library. Create a goal a timeline with deadlines about the work. Eliminate my procrastination pit-stops which mean to us young adults election deceive anything that stop me from doing my work is a pit-stop. Get a friend that inspire to who is going to take action and help you not procurator which its my girlfriend. Ask for help if you stuck on something don 't wait last minute ask your teacher or friend. Write your goals on something look at it everyday. If you want to get this work done write it down look at it everyday until it is finish. Finally Just do it don 't wait
Transition: It is in our human nature to procrastinate, some of us do it more than others but learning about this problem and understanding how it can effect you can be beneficial to everyone
I hope all is going well during this school year. Now that the year is winding down and you're able to enjoy your retreat, I wanted to reach out just to say thank you. Having you as a teacher has left a lasting impact on my educational success that I never imagined would be possible. Even though I'm sure it wasn't easy with a class like ours, your patience, perseverance, and passion within the classroom allowed me to "feel" successful and then taught me "how" to become successful. I can confidently say that, through your noted success as a teacher in the first years of St. James Regional, you have set a prime example for future generations of teachers and have shown students what an admirable teacher really looks like; a teacher
When I began my college search, many people recommended that I apply to Columbia. Originally, I said that I would not consider it, thinking that the college would be too intense and educationally focused for me. However, after visiting the campus this past summer, my view of Columbia has changed dramatically for many reasons. For one, Columbia offers a well-rounded education through the Core Curriculum, which gives students the ability to think critically for many problems and fosters a lifetime of learning. As a Columbia student, I will also have a lot of options for educational paths, not only in the variety of majors offered, but also through programs like 4-1 and 3-2 that allow students to attain multiple degrees. Columbia’s placement
College? I don't know why I am attending college at this point of my life, currently as I write this paper my Summer Break just started, as I scarcely finished my Sophomore year at Anderson High School. I guess, I could say, the reason is that my Mom compelled me to take this college class. However, I would be lying to myself, because I could've simply impeded my registration for my first college class. The true reason for me taking this course is to find the answer, I have always been the type of student to have the mindset that says, “ I will go to College.” Despite not really knowing why I wanted to go there, other than to get the education that our pessimistic society demands is crucial to be successful in life. So when I say that, I mean it in the sense that I want to know why is it that I see myself at College in every alternative future I imagine.
Going into my senior year I realized I could not imagine this year without the influence of theatre. Performing on stage is where I came to the self-realization that instead of choosing a career in medicine, I need to be involved in the entertainment industry for the rest of my life. Being directed by inspiring adults and their visions, developing friendships, and learning valuable life lessons is where I have grown and achieved more than in any academic class. Being a performer on the Bradford High School stage is where I found myself.
The most important realization that a student can make in their hunt for success and personal growth is that there is no such thing as the correct chronological order of reaching success but rather what are the correct steps and attributes. Success is a word that can be defined in multiple ways depending on the individual being asked. The definition could either consist of personal experience or from what they have observed and learned in the past. Most students, especially those in high school, define their success by going to college and earning a degree in a high paying career. A successful student should have a specific purpose or aim in life. It could either be attending a four year university, community college or simply in grade school
Around the school system there is a lack of engagement in our students in the classroom setting and it looks bad on the school and parents. Engagement is actively participating in classroom by asking questions when you do not understand something, answering questions, and more. This affects badly on for all the parents and school system, since students need to have responsibility for their education. The teachers are fighting to “tooth and nail” to get students to turn their work or even to ask a question in class. Teachers should not have to do this, it is not their job. Students have many problems why they are not engage in the classroom which is that students do not understand the roles for a student in the academic engagement, of student
I completely disagree with the claim that attempts to restrict the role of educational institutions with that of student success and career. The primary reason for my disagreement is how can anyone predict the success of a student in a particular field? A quick look at the lives of Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers and many other brilliant people in our glorious past educates us of the role of failures before success. Educational institutions in that sense need to encourage students to follow the path of their choice and face failures tenaciously to be successful. To deter students, even before they embark on their journey in the real world, is an unreasonable expectation from an educational institution and also point to an injustice to the lives of scores of students.
As I read I try to connect with the text as much as I can because I find that this makes it easier for me to remember what the text talked about later. As I read the article I began connecting with not being able to read a full book in a very long time. I used to be