1.) What are you most looking forward to next semester?
I am most looking forward to new classes, and no science! I have just been so overwhelmed with science, so I am just so excited for a fresh start.
2.) Do you have any advice for the incoming Freshmen next fall?
Just for them to be prepared that it is a lot of work. Also that college is way more homework then highschool, and that they need to keep up in their classes otherwise they will be lost.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Blog #5
1.) Right now I am most stressed about my major. I am not quite sure what I want to do, and I have to register for my classes in one day! Im not sure if my body is reacting to the stress, probably. I can take a test online to see what job would best fit my interests, and hopefully that will help me be less stressed.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Blog #4
1. What do you have in common (academically, personally, etc..) with the classmate whose Blog you chose?
We both arent doing to hot in Anatomy. And we also both dont know what to study for anatomy, and how to/study habbits to acquire to do good in that class.
Did s/he offer any useful information you will most likely use in the future?
No, I just responded on her blog about what we should do in Un100. I wasnt sure what to do, so I just did that.
We both arent doing to hot in Anatomy. And we also both dont know what to study for anatomy, and how to/study habbits to acquire to do good in that class.
Did s/he offer any useful information you will most likely use in the future?
No, I just responded on her blog about what we should do in Un100. I wasnt sure what to do, so I just did that.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Blog #3
What do you feel this course (UN100) should focus on?
I think that we should focus more on suggestions to do for our classes. And more help with our problems. Maybe instead of doing so much reading and homework we should do in class active things.
What do you need help in, specifically?Please write at least one paragraph focusing on your specific academic needs. That's it - have a great week!
I need help in Chemistry more then anything right now. I am starting to go to the on campus tutoring to get some help in it. I cant learn any of the material in class no matter how hard I pay attention and how many notes I take. The professor doesnt have really good teaching techniques and so it is really difficult to learn and understand the material. Since I have never taken Chemistry in my life before I cant quite grasp the concept as well as I could if I would have taken it before.
I think that we should focus more on suggestions to do for our classes. And more help with our problems. Maybe instead of doing so much reading and homework we should do in class active things.
What do you need help in, specifically?Please write at least one paragraph focusing on your specific academic needs. That's it - have a great week!
I need help in Chemistry more then anything right now. I am starting to go to the on campus tutoring to get some help in it. I cant learn any of the material in class no matter how hard I pay attention and how many notes I take. The professor doesnt have really good teaching techniques and so it is really difficult to learn and understand the material. Since I have never taken Chemistry in my life before I cant quite grasp the concept as well as I could if I would have taken it before.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
blog #2
Ø Describe your ideal Instructor/Professor.
Probably one who is understanding, explained how to do the assignments, and who cared about me getting a good grade.
Ø “I knew it when I studied it, but I forgot it on the test.” How can students study differently to prevent this from happening?
Maybe by studying the material right after you get it, then look over it again every night before the test.
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
I make note cards and review a lot before the test. I also look over diagrams in the book.
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
I have problems remembering the material, I can read over it and study it for hours. But then when it comes to the test I cant remember it.
Probably one who is understanding, explained how to do the assignments, and who cared about me getting a good grade.
Ø “I knew it when I studied it, but I forgot it on the test.” How can students study differently to prevent this from happening?
Maybe by studying the material right after you get it, then look over it again every night before the test.
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
I make note cards and review a lot before the test. I also look over diagrams in the book.
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
I have problems remembering the material, I can read over it and study it for hours. But then when it comes to the test I cant remember it.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Blog #1
Ø List your own quote, favorite saying, song, or other expression of your feelings today.
Live live to the fullest
Ø List initial observations of your new environment.
It is definatly way different than highschool, its a big change. I guess its a better change because I dont have to be here all the time all day long. But I for sure have way more work to do in way less time. Its kinda stressful
Ø List initial observations of your classes.
They are big except my en111 class. The professors go really fast.
Ø What observations have you made about other students?
A lot of them seem to all know everthing, and how to do everything, and I dont
Ø About your instructors?
Well it would be a lot easier if I could understand one of them. One seems kinda rude, and my other one goes really fast.
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
To manage my time wisely and get all of my work done, keep up in my classes. And to pass chemistry and biology
Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
cutaneous apendages are things like some glands, hair, hair folicle, and nails
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
I met some people, and I seem to have found my way around campus fine, and that is what I was worried the most about
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
I go over rewrite my notes or make note cards for my chemistry and biology to help me study
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
I already realized when I go to do homework I also log onto facebook, so then I spend more time on facebook then I do on my homework. But I already realized this and stopped doing it.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
Most of my professors write down the main points on either the overhead or the board. Otherwise I just try to write down almost everything they say, but all the things they say are important to write down
Ø Based on your first readings in the TCB text, describe the differences between Active Learning & Passive Learning (reading, note-taking, etc..)
Active is when you pay attention and trying your hardest to do things. And passive is when you just lazily do things like instead of activley taking notes you just underline things.
Ø Based on your first readings in the BT text, list TWO of favorite quotes and explain why they "speak" to you.
"I end up in facebook albums of people I don't even know!!! Between that and instant messaging I can blow the whole nigt." I choose this one because this is what I do when I try to do homework and facebook at the same time.
"Dont bring a laptop! even if you plan on taking notes, you'll just end up on Mind Sweeper or surfing the web" I choose this one also because this is what I would do if I take out my laptop in class.
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
I plan on keeping up on reviewing my notes, and not try to review all of them at once and be overwhelmed.
Live live to the fullest
Ø List initial observations of your new environment.
It is definatly way different than highschool, its a big change. I guess its a better change because I dont have to be here all the time all day long. But I for sure have way more work to do in way less time. Its kinda stressful
Ø List initial observations of your classes.
They are big except my en111 class. The professors go really fast.
Ø What observations have you made about other students?
A lot of them seem to all know everthing, and how to do everything, and I dont
Ø About your instructors?
Well it would be a lot easier if I could understand one of them. One seems kinda rude, and my other one goes really fast.
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
To manage my time wisely and get all of my work done, keep up in my classes. And to pass chemistry and biology
Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
cutaneous apendages are things like some glands, hair, hair folicle, and nails
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
I met some people, and I seem to have found my way around campus fine, and that is what I was worried the most about
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
I go over rewrite my notes or make note cards for my chemistry and biology to help me study
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
I already realized when I go to do homework I also log onto facebook, so then I spend more time on facebook then I do on my homework. But I already realized this and stopped doing it.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
Most of my professors write down the main points on either the overhead or the board. Otherwise I just try to write down almost everything they say, but all the things they say are important to write down
Ø Based on your first readings in the TCB text, describe the differences between Active Learning & Passive Learning (reading, note-taking, etc..)
Active is when you pay attention and trying your hardest to do things. And passive is when you just lazily do things like instead of activley taking notes you just underline things.
Ø Based on your first readings in the BT text, list TWO of favorite quotes and explain why they "speak" to you.
"I end up in facebook albums of people I don't even know!!! Between that and instant messaging I can blow the whole nigt." I choose this one because this is what I do when I try to do homework and facebook at the same time.
"Dont bring a laptop! even if you plan on taking notes, you'll just end up on Mind Sweeper or surfing the web" I choose this one also because this is what I would do if I take out my laptop in class.
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
I plan on keeping up on reviewing my notes, and not try to review all of them at once and be overwhelmed.
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