FYE Has Come and Gone

I am so happy to see that the first semester flew by! I hoping the rest of my college years will do the same! When I found out what FYE was, I honestly was not too happy that I had to take the class. I thought it was a blow off class and that it was just going to be a waste of time. I don't think that students should have to join certain groups or go to certain events. It can be hard as a freshmen to get the hang of things with all of their classes and the homework, while trying to make friends and find your place around the campus. Having a class that is grading you on going to campus events can be frustrating. It takes up time where you could be working on homework, studying for a test, for even doing work study. I do understand that it can be important for a student to get involved in activities. I really did enjoy the class with Christy and Amber, they made the class time fun, and they really did. I love the way they teach and how they make the class fun and not just another boring lecture. I loved getting reminder emails from Christy,that was such an incredible help. I can tell that she is a professor that cares (no sucking up intended). I think we touched upon many topics that we should have in that class. It gave us the opportunity to hear others experiences and what college life can be like, and how to deal with time management. I think this is a great class for freshmen to take so they can get to know their new surroundings and become more comfortable. I'm sad to see it go, but happy to move on. Thank you so much for making me more confident Christy! Hopefully I will have you in another class!

Free Time.....?

With all of my classes, I do find it hard to do everything I want to do in college. My grades are the first priority in college. I have been working extremely hard and I will do whatever it takes to keep my grades up. Being in the Education Program, I have to maintain 2.5 GPA, and later in the program, I believe I have to have a 4.0. I am making it a point to meet new people, and have friends. I have met many people in choir, which I am really enjoying. I would consider choir a club, or extra circular activity. With everything going on, it is hard to have time to go hang out with people, and have free time. Every day I have homework and I have something to study for. So whenever I get out of class, I make sure to get my work done so I don't have to worry about it and wait to the last minute. With all of the stress in my classes I am finding it hard to join clubs and be a part of more activities and events, but I am trying my hardest. With class, everything happening in life, homework, tests, and joining clubs, is a bit of a headache. But I am doing well in my classes. I talked with one of my professors and she said I have one of the highest grades on the midterm! So my hard work is paying off! In another class, I was worries about my midterm, but I would that I got an 87%! I was so happy and proud of myself! I will continue to work hard and do my best!

End of Semester

The time has come and, I am almost through my first semester of college. I have to say it feels pretty good! Some of my professors are starting to talk about final projects. My Tec Study professor had mentioned a final project that we will be doing as a test grade. He said he would give us more information on the topic when the time came closer. We will have about two weeks to work on it. In my teaching class, I have to take my teachers certification test. That I am really worried about. We looked at a study guide, and there were subjects on the test that I have never taken before, like Trig. I am keeping notes in all of my classes and making sure that I keep every handout that I am given while in class.I want to be as prepared as possible for every class. Especially if we will be having a test over the materials. I have to keep track of when in what class I have final projects due and make sure they don't sneak up on me. That can be a major disaster. I have found out that it is true what they say, the time really does fly. So, I am getting ready for all of my soon to be final projects. I will be study my butt off and I am determined to prove to myself that I CAN do this. I am getting the opportunity that not everyone gets to have, so I am making the best of it all, and working hard to get the most out of my college experience and education.

Midterms Are Coming Up

The stress in college just keeps growing and growing. My professors are giving me study materials for getting ready for midterms. I have never taken midterms before and I'm not sure what to expect. I was overwhelmed when I was handed a packet of information that I am expected to know. Tests always make me nervous. I have two midterms that I know of so far. I have my Principals of Teaching class, which I am extremely nervous for. That is one of my hardest classes and I am very worried. I am going over terms and questions that I was given and I'm getting scared, because when I get to a question, my mind goes completely blank and I just forget my place and I have to re-read the same question about 10 times. My other midterm is in one of my favorite classes, which is Basic Writing. The overview that she gave me, I found that I knew most of the information, for remembered going over it. My midterm in Basic Writing has to be broken down into two days because it is only a fifty minute class, so I think that will help a lot. I always get nervous for tests but I will just continue to go over the material over and over again like I always try to do. I just hope I don't freeze during the midterm and my mind go completely blank. I have been studying and will continue to do so. I am working so hard in all of my classes. I don't want a test to get in the way of that. Wish me luck!

Stessful Class

Ever since I can remember I have wanted to be a teacher. I would pretend with my stuffed animals and dolls that I was the teacher and I would dress up in my Moms high heals and put on a skirt. I would always watch my teachers during class to see how they would deal with certain situations. If a student had a question, how would they answer it? If a student would tell on another student, how would the teacher work with them and what would she have them do, or what would the punishment be? I was always watching. I would always want to help pass out papers, or help set up the room. I had a passion for being inside the classroom. I loved it. I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. The first class I signed up for in college was my Principles of Teaching class, I was so excited to start. I thought that it would just be a breeze. But I have found that my dream class, is not what I thought it would be. I am confused in what we are learning and the assignments we are given. I find myself always having questions. It is a fast pace for me. I'm starting to think if this is what teaching really is. Everything that I am being told about teaching, I never seem or heard of when I was observing in my classroom. I get very stressed and overwhelmed when I'm in my Principles of Teaching class. Yet, I still have a love for it. I am taking pictures of the assignment board, so I can see everything that is due that we are doing for the day, then I write down what was on the board. I am trying to keep up and do my best. I have talked with my professor, and I have asked questions. I know that I belong in a classroom, and I will do what it takes to have my dream job.

What a Change

Starting college is like going to a new world. The people are different, the classes are different, and the expectations are different. I'm not with the people that I have grown up with for the past thirteen years. I'm not with the teachers that inspired me to do my best and to always work hard. Now I am with a bunch of strangers it feels like. I am missing all of my teachers and my friends and all of the facility at my high school. Its true what they say; "you don't know what you have until its gone." I am trying so hard to keep up with all of my classes and understand the work that I'm meant to be doing but the stress of it all is starting to take its effect. I'm used to having a teacher explain everything to me; the assignment, the lesson, and the material. Now it is like you (the student) are expected to be your own teacher. You are expected to know things that you don't. The expectations are way higher and the stress is at its max. I hoping it will get easier and things will start making sense. College is nothing like I thought it would be. I hope I can hang in there. I guess I only have to keep telling my myself, "only four more years." Good luck to everyone who is starting college.

A Whole New World

Trying to get used to the college life. Meeting all new people and trying to take everything in. Being separated from kids who I have grown up with for past thirteen years. Meeting all of my new professors and trying to understand the new materials. It is very overwhelming.