Tuesday, December 11, 2007
I Believe To Be A Good Writer
I believe to be a good writer because all my writing is well sequenced. I say this because I introduce my paragraphs in the order in which my topic is being discussed. I also believe to be a good writer because I put my own views as well as the views of those who disagree with me into my essay. This year I took a course Composition and Research and this class has helped me improved my writing skills. These are all the reasons I believe to be a good writer.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
The differance part 2
Daphne Ovalles
December 04, 2007
Starting Again- part two
If you had your first semester to do over again, what would you do differently? I have often asked myself this question and now that the semester has ended I know the answer. First and foremost I would have not procrastinated. I would have taken work more seriously and studied in advanced in addition to getting to class on time. All these traits are good for any student but for some reason it does not get done.
Procrastinating is the number one mistake I found myself doing this first semester. This is a bad habit I have always done from middle school to high school and now college. I strongly believe that my mentally functions better when I am under pressure and a time limit. I always know the deadlines of homework, projects, etc but I find myself pushing it aside and doing other things. The funny thing is that I don’t go out dancing and drinking while I have work to do, I just don’t seen to have enough time to get things done.
I am a morning person, so once I am up I can not get knocked down. All my classes this semester are 8:00 A.M. Being on time for anything especially a class is very important. This demonstrates what kind of person you are and it also shows how responsible and dedicated one is. I wake up every morning with no fuss but, I manage to be 5, 10 or even 15 minutes late to almost all my classes. On top of everything being early to class will benefit me, I often find me missing significant announcements every time I walk in late to class. I know this is college and the professors do not harass students about tardiness but, it is disrespectful.
The most important part I would perform differently would be my study habits. When it comes to testes the information that was put into my head blanks out. I know this happens because I study at the last minute. I try to shove all the information all at one time and it just back fires. I must take time to look over notes, old quizzes/ tests after the class and every night. I must go to tutoring which I did not attend this semester. And ask lots of questions.
Being in college is no joke and I know see that to continue I have to keep up. The funny thing about everything is that I know what I had to do and what I should change but I never do it. I still procrastinate and I don’t study in advance. In order to have a secure entry in the Nursing Program I am obligated to perfect my performance. All I have written down does not make a difference because this first semester is over and I cannot do it over again. Although I should have changed my ways in the beginning I do not regret anything because I have put a little effort in my studies.
December 04, 2007
Starting Again- part two
If you had your first semester to do over again, what would you do differently? I have often asked myself this question and now that the semester has ended I know the answer. First and foremost I would have not procrastinated. I would have taken work more seriously and studied in advanced in addition to getting to class on time. All these traits are good for any student but for some reason it does not get done.
Procrastinating is the number one mistake I found myself doing this first semester. This is a bad habit I have always done from middle school to high school and now college. I strongly believe that my mentally functions better when I am under pressure and a time limit. I always know the deadlines of homework, projects, etc but I find myself pushing it aside and doing other things. The funny thing is that I don’t go out dancing and drinking while I have work to do, I just don’t seen to have enough time to get things done.
I am a morning person, so once I am up I can not get knocked down. All my classes this semester are 8:00 A.M. Being on time for anything especially a class is very important. This demonstrates what kind of person you are and it also shows how responsible and dedicated one is. I wake up every morning with no fuss but, I manage to be 5, 10 or even 15 minutes late to almost all my classes. On top of everything being early to class will benefit me, I often find me missing significant announcements every time I walk in late to class. I know this is college and the professors do not harass students about tardiness but, it is disrespectful.
The most important part I would perform differently would be my study habits. When it comes to testes the information that was put into my head blanks out. I know this happens because I study at the last minute. I try to shove all the information all at one time and it just back fires. I must take time to look over notes, old quizzes/ tests after the class and every night. I must go to tutoring which I did not attend this semester. And ask lots of questions.
Being in college is no joke and I know see that to continue I have to keep up. The funny thing about everything is that I know what I had to do and what I should change but I never do it. I still procrastinate and I don’t study in advance. In order to have a secure entry in the Nursing Program I am obligated to perfect my performance. All I have written down does not make a difference because this first semester is over and I cannot do it over again. Although I should have changed my ways in the beginning I do not regret anything because I have put a little effort in my studies.
Essay part one " classes"
Daphne Ovalles
December 05, 2007
Classes
December 05, 2007
Classes
College life could be want you expect, what you don’t expect and even more. When a person steps into college they are entering a new world full of choices. Your mother, father, sister, etc are not the ones making these choices, you are. Among many choices one faces in college, classes are the most important of them all. Waking up in the morning, overachieving in academics, and the responsibility of taking the required courses are all choices to think about.
Staying out all night on a school night drinking, smoking, dancing or just chilling are some of the many temptations in college. Along with the headache and hangover the next morning, comes the failing grade. Forcing yourself to wake up in the morning to drag yourself to class is very difficult especially because you know your parents do not know if you go or not. The consequences of not attending classes can put you on academic probation due to the suffering grades which can eventually lead to dropping out. In addition, attending classes occasionally can also impair one’s ability to grasp and learn the curriculum being taught. Because important information is constantly being forwarded, missing a class will cause an individual to fall behind in their studies.
While college gives you control and flexibility over your schedule, the hard demanding schedule, challenging courses, and the ridiculous amount of homework plays an important role in academic performance of a student. Unlike junior and senior high school college has a distinct form of overall class environment. The classes are in lecture form and because certain classes are only for several days a week the classes are longer than usual. The professors assign an assignment a project or both. The deadline for the assignment is usually a week or two away which might sound relaxing but, on top of that class assignment, one has other class work as well as quizzes and testes to keep in mind.
During teenage years the high school goal was to pass, now that we are young adults in college the goal is to succeed. As young adults we come to college for numerous reasons: to get away from or family/ parents, to make new friends, experience the college life, or even to start a new life, but the number one reason for coming to college is to further our education. In order to actually graduate college with a degree and start making money in the field you enrolled in takes commitment. Professors are not required to provide a detailed outline of the essential material in an exam or lecture as in high school. I speak from personal experience that studying and reviewing notes plays a huge role in passing a class. In order to want the grades one has to sacrifice and pull off lots and lots of study nights and tutoring.
Having the full authority of yourself and the decisions you make is awesome. Being a professional with a degree making tons of money is even greater. Instead of partying all the time take advantage of the way you got to college whether it was a full scholarship, financial aide, or out the pocket, by studying. If in need seek out tutoring because at the end of the semester when your final grade is an A you will see it was all worth it.
P.S
Heidi I was absent when we selected our topics so I chose the topic on “classes”
Staying out all night on a school night drinking, smoking, dancing or just chilling are some of the many temptations in college. Along with the headache and hangover the next morning, comes the failing grade. Forcing yourself to wake up in the morning to drag yourself to class is very difficult especially because you know your parents do not know if you go or not. The consequences of not attending classes can put you on academic probation due to the suffering grades which can eventually lead to dropping out. In addition, attending classes occasionally can also impair one’s ability to grasp and learn the curriculum being taught. Because important information is constantly being forwarded, missing a class will cause an individual to fall behind in their studies.
While college gives you control and flexibility over your schedule, the hard demanding schedule, challenging courses, and the ridiculous amount of homework plays an important role in academic performance of a student. Unlike junior and senior high school college has a distinct form of overall class environment. The classes are in lecture form and because certain classes are only for several days a week the classes are longer than usual. The professors assign an assignment a project or both. The deadline for the assignment is usually a week or two away which might sound relaxing but, on top of that class assignment, one has other class work as well as quizzes and testes to keep in mind.
During teenage years the high school goal was to pass, now that we are young adults in college the goal is to succeed. As young adults we come to college for numerous reasons: to get away from or family/ parents, to make new friends, experience the college life, or even to start a new life, but the number one reason for coming to college is to further our education. In order to actually graduate college with a degree and start making money in the field you enrolled in takes commitment. Professors are not required to provide a detailed outline of the essential material in an exam or lecture as in high school. I speak from personal experience that studying and reviewing notes plays a huge role in passing a class. In order to want the grades one has to sacrifice and pull off lots and lots of study nights and tutoring.
Having the full authority of yourself and the decisions you make is awesome. Being a professional with a degree making tons of money is even greater. Instead of partying all the time take advantage of the way you got to college whether it was a full scholarship, financial aide, or out the pocket, by studying. If in need seek out tutoring because at the end of the semester when your final grade is an A you will see it was all worth it.
P.S
Heidi I was absent when we selected our topics so I chose the topic on “classes”
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