The transmutation from the fall semester to the spring, was quite strenuous, no longer was I a part time student. I was taking 16 credits and this meant adjusting to the course load. The first couple of weeks were a hassle and I felt that there were not enough days in the week to complete the assignments. Now, in the mid semester, one of my main priorities was to purchase a planner and a calendar. I have been writing important due dates and events on them. Prior to this, I would remember information solely through memorization. The planner has helped to improve my organization skills. No longer do I complete the assignment the night before and my grades demonstrate the change. In order to make sure I have sufficient time to complete each task, I have formulated time frames. My strategy is to complete homework Monday through Thursday and have the weekend free. This has allowed me to balance my studies with my personal life. The admission process in order to get into the into Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is selective and I am extremely fortunate to have gained acceptance. The program will help guide me through the …show more content…
Through the clubs I have joined, I have built great friendships and we have similair interests. Benjamin Franklin once said “If you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas”.A key aspect in being succesful are having poisitive vibes around you and friends who challenge you. Throughout the lessons taught in my Intro the Bible course, my faith has been growning. The Chapel has been a place for prayer and where I find peace. I am looking forward to the second half of the semester. I am striving to be the best student I can be and making the best out of these four years so that I can be the best candidate in the application pool when applying for jobs. Success and failure are part of the learning experience, but at the end of the day, they have been learning