-"Thats no moon... its a space station."- Obi-wan Kenobi. this staement is true now more than ever because i havent been in school for about 8 yrs and while its exciting its pretty dang overwhelming =/
Ø A.List initial observations of your new environment.Ø B.List initial observations of your classes.
A.
1) This place is big. I've never been to a university before.
2) Mostly that I can see... The teachers really do care about the students, and that they do learn something.
3) There's an effing coffee shop in the library. *SWEET*
4) There's tutoring for just about everything.
5) Parking sucks no matter where you go.
B.
1) I'm sometimes one of the oldest people in my class. Ex. HP200 there is a handful of people that are really my age, most everyone else is about 6 or 7 yrs younger than me.
2)Class sizes arent too big. except for anatomy... i mean holy crap that class is freaking GINORMOUS.
3) Most of my classes are grouped in the same area, so when Im carrying all those books Im not giving myself back problems.
4) Its crazy how a two hour long class can fly by, especially when you do learn something!
Ø A. What observations have you made about other students?Ø B. About your instructors?
A.
1) Most of the people do want to learn. But there are still those ones that flippin annoy me and dont do their work. Why pay for something that you arent going to try hard at????
2) Mtn. Dew is a staple, and everyone (mostly) drinks it up here!!!!!! LOVE IT!
B.
1) Some actually have personalities, its pretty great. If your a fan of the Big Bang Theory than you'll like this. my anatomy lab instuctor is the epitomy of the character Sheldon... Awesomeness!!!!
2) Definitely call you Ph.D. Professors doctor. i dont know about you but I've been warned enough and i dont want to make that mistake
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
My biggest challenge is going to be getting back in a rythmn with things. After being out of school for so long and juggling a job and daily life I HAVE to make time for studies. Whether we like it or not the decisions that we make now dont just affect us, they affect our future, and that is something I'd like very much to not screw up.
Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
-As Dr. Froiland said, "This book is a good one and easy to read, BUT it make a great anchor."-
There are so many different types of cells. From squamus, cuboidal, transitional epithilium, and glandular. Its amazing to see (in my own opinion, take it for what its worth) how God can form such a complex machine that has so many parts that do things we couldnt even fathom, even when its our own bodies!
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
I learned that I can do this!!!!!!
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
I can take pretty fantastic notes... not to toot my own horn or anything because Im humble... and awesome. ;D
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
1) Ive already unplugged my xbox360 from the wall for every day but fri. and sat.
2) Sometimes I procrastinate and that can really hurt me. Not that I dont get work done, I just hate feeling rushed to do things.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
Ok... So most teachers write down what info they want you to have. and if they dont i just use my discretion, also that Carrol Method is pretty cool.
Ø Based on your first readings in the TCB text, describe the differences between Active Learning & Passive Learning (reading, note-taking, etc..)
First of all i cant just go by and let someone just read to and expect me to take the information for what its worth... NO WAY... i was brought up as an active learner. I never take things at face value, I like to dive in and find things out for myself. I take my own notes and read them back to myself, make my own flash cards and draw visuals if I need to. If I dont understand something when I read it Ill go back and read it over again, atleast 3 times. Mostly... I try to over-achieve but not at the expense of my sanity or my family!!!
That being said. active learning is the process of getting yourself envolved in your own education (whether in school or not) and by ACTIVELY be involved with your education you retain information better and take pride in what you are accomplishing.
Ø Based on your first readings in the BT text, list TWO of favorite quotes and explain why they "speak" to you.
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
- I want to finish finding a loan to pay the rest of school off!!!!!! ( also, I would like to pass my Anatomy test next week)
Posted by MmeSimon at 10:39 AM 0 comments
Excellent observations! Starbuck's IS sweet. You seem to have the motivation and positive attitude that are key to survival here. Unplugging the xbox was a great decision! I love your active learning study method and would like to present it in class.
ReplyDeleteYes, make time for studies. I suggest students treat school as a 40 hr/week job. After all, you are shelling out all that money and like you said, it will affect you the rest of your life.
Nice Obi-Wan quote ;)
8/10 until you answer that one question about the BT readings :)