Current Chem II students are entering your final K-ville semester, what do you hope to get out of that last semester?
Former Chem II'ers you have completed your 1st or 3rd college semester what have you learned? About your ability to learn? About Yourself? Any new advice for our soon to be former Chem II'ers.
With my 3rd semester finished, I do believe that I've learned a lot more about myself. I have narrowed down my broad interests and passions. Freshmen year of college, I definitely tried everything and explored all the opportunities that my University had to offer, but now as a sophomore, I've become more specific. With time conflicts and stressful coursework, I've definitely learn to manage my time better. Now instead of attending only one or two meetings of 9 clubs, I'm actually on the board of two groups that I am very committed to.
ReplyDeleteI believe whole heartedly that college is the place to learn more about yourself, socially and academically. So my advice for the current Chem II students is to not worry if you don't have a concrete definition of what you want to do with your life or what you identify as because that's the point of college. However, if I were to give you one piece of advice, it would definitely be to always have a goal. Whether it is short term or long term, goals will help you in learner more about yourself. Because to me, many people can have the same goal, but they all take different paths to accomplish that goal. And during your journey, you'll discover who you really are.
Basically, I LOVE COLLEGE, and I know you all will too! Enjoy your last semester, but don't slip up! You still have all summer to party your hearts away so continue working hard and it'll all pay off! =]
I hope to gain even more knowledge to take with me to college. I hope to continue raising my grades and not just give up when things get tough and I don't understand something. I'm excited yet nervous for college. I hope this semester doesn't go by so fast!
ReplyDeleteI have successfully finished 4 semesters of college already (I started the summer after my graduation '10) and I have gained so much knowledge about myself and the real world. The first year of college I spent a lot of time not knowing what I wanted to major in. Every semester I felt that I had a lot of classes that were irrelevant to my life but in the end I knew that they would serve some purpose in the future. Don't be afraid to feel confused or not know exactly what your path is because that is all apart of the journey and you will naturally figure it out. As a sophomore, I have been able to definitely learn from my mistakes in the past and improve my time management, when and when NOT to party, and taking advantage of all the opportunities the University has to offer. Don't get caught up in the party life or feel like you're going to miss out if you decide to stay in to study. Trust me, you're not! Going off what Leni said, you will have so much time after the semester is over to party and go crazy. Hard work definitely pays off in the end, I cannot stress that enough.
ReplyDeleteCollege is stressful not going to lie, but I love my University and most importantly all my friends and people I have met during my time here. I wouldn't trade it for the world. You will have support all around campus so don't ever feel like you're alone.
One thing of advice I would give is to staying involved. If you attend a big university and feel you cannot be equivalently involved like you were in high school, that is definitely not the case! Being apart of at least one student org or club is suffice as long as you know you are fully committed and play an active role. It looks great on your resume ;).
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I just finished my first semester of college and I feel much more confident in my abilities as a student. Managing my time was difficult occasionally. I will admit there were some days I stayed up until 3 AM finishing a paper that I rewrote two times already, but by winter I felt pretty accomplished as far as how much I achieved. I learned that especially in English, well-organized papers are expected, not striven for. Instead, to get an A you have to think critically and deeply about everything you read and learn. Juggling schoolwork and other groups is possible, but I would suggest trying to pick a few that truly interest you and don't try to do everything at once.
ReplyDeleteAlso, as far as learning and choosing classes, besides the classes you MUST take, always try to take a class that interests you. An easy class isn't easy if you find it boring and you hate going to it every day. Harder classes seem all the easier if you're enthusiastic about it and enjoy the material. Don't sell yourself short on your experiences or let anyone pressure you into things.
And as far as partying goes, that is not your only option as far as socializing. That's something I have chosen not to do and I don't feel short-changed. I've gone to old movie theaters, museums, seen art galleries by upcoming artists, there are poetry slams, and comedy shows. It is physically impossible to try everything in your short life, so make the things you do try matter if you can. Just food for thought.
And finally, don't be nervous. Be confident in your intelligence, but not prideful. Ask for help and ask often. Your professors and GSIs are there to teach you. It is their job. Take advantage of it. In short, hard work pays off and those that are content to settle for mediocrity will have a mediocre life.
I plan to finish my last semester of high school strong and hopefully get all A's. Also, by my last semester I want to be accepted into Floria A&M Univ., get some scholarship money, and have my plan for the future well established.
ReplyDeleteI plan to maintain my position as seventh in he class and graduate with a 4. something. I already plan on going off to grand valley next year!
ReplyDeleteNext semester I need to get my English grade up ! I let it fall this semester and I want to get an A next semester! Also, I need to do all of my homework on time, rather than waiting until the last minute! I have been accepted to hbu and I plan going there but I am thinking about going to Michigan state maybe! I am excited this is my last semester but I will really miss high school!
ReplyDeleteNext semester, I plan on getting my grades up. They are fairly good right now, but I know I'll be able to do better next semester. I am going to GrandView University next year with a scholarship that will cover my full tuition, but I want to earn more scholarship money so I don't have to pay for housing.
ReplyDeleteI hope to be prepared for college. To be able to go into college and know wat I am doing in the classes I take.I plan on getting all my grades up and really focussing on the things I need to get done.I feel kind of sad since this is my last time in high school but I am ready to move on with my life.
ReplyDeleteI am so ready for college! This summer, I will be starting remedial classes at U of M and I am EXCITED! As for the last semester of high school, I plan on occupying myself with lots of activities. I am not worry about my grades so I will not stress myself with them, I will enjoy my last semester of high school life!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteFor my next and final semester of high school I intend to keep all of my grades up. I want to continue to do well in chem 2 and stay focused in all of my other classes, especially pre-calc. I also hope to finally decide on which college to attend. Next semester I need to do homework at home instead of during my web design class :p
ReplyDeleteI hope to keep getting good grades and do a lot better in my harder classes. I want to be really well prepared for college.
ReplyDeleteIn this next semester, I hope to get accepted to either University of Chicago or Cal Berkeley. If I don't, then I want to figure out a living situation here in Michigan. I plan on keeping up my grades and giving my all. However, what takes priority at this time for me is where I am going to go, and my main goal is to get that figured out in the next few months.
DeleteI hope to do a better job at balancing out my school and volunteering schedule, apply for scholarships, and to figure out where I want to go next year.
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