What do you feel this course (UN100) should focus on? What do you need help in, specifically?Please write at least one paragraph focusing on your specific academic needs.
So, I understand that this course is supposed to prepare a freshman straight out of high school for life in the college setting. That being said there should be some room for separation in a certain area, the area of the non-traditional student. If that student is anything like me, or the others in this class, than let me see if I can smooth some things out here. As a student that has not just come out of high school and has held a full-time job for over 8 years, there needs to be a class oriented to Us! This is what i think some of my fellow students are trying to voice. Some of us are older than the demigraphic that this class is actually targeting. Make no mistake, the teaching is great. Kelly you are down to earth and you know exactly what is need to make this endeavor easier, plus you are easy to understand, talk to and a good advisor. You as well Maggie.
I belive what Im getting at is there should be a structured class for non-traditional students to learn how to reintegrate themselves into a learning/school environment. Speaking from experience its rough to get back into school and balance a full-tme job and have a family life, especially if we have kids. I believe that the help we as non-traditional students need, and what this class should focus on for us, or maybe what NMU should do for us, is design a class for the non-traditional student and the special needs we have. Just a thought, see ya'll in class. -Josh
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Blog Dos
Ø Describe your ideal Instructor/Professor.
Plain and simple... I like the ones that teach. However that brings up a great other point you have to again be active in your learning and give the professors feedback. although they should be willing to do anything to help you LEARN (not profess).
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?
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
See the above question. It also helps to make flash cards... lots and LOTS of flash cards... SERIOUSLY... Im not kidding.
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
I mostly have trouble absorbing the test at first. Meaning its a little daunting getting the test in front of you at first but i take some deep breathes and go for it!
Finally - Do you feel as if there is any healthy fast food available to consumers? If so, where and why? Give specific examples of products.. Please be honest and support your opinions.
Ok seriously, there is a little place right around the corner from me, it goes by the name Jimmy Johns. the place is flippin, with a capital "F", awesome. They are always baking their soft and delicious bread, you get amazing topping like alfalfa sprouts, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, put on right in front of you and the meat, especially the roast beef, is cut fresh at every shift. I can say that its the truth, but its my opinion (hahaha) that Jimmy Johns is one of the more healthy quick eateries around these-here-parts!
Plain and simple... I like the ones that teach. However that brings up a great other point you have to again be active in your learning and give the professors feedback. although they should be willing to do anything to help you LEARN (not profess).
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?
Most students that I have seen study, study, study, study... they never take a break and keep loading themselves up with info until they are full to bursting. I suggest, study for an hour on one thing (i.e. the periodic table) and get it down, heck... even had a buddy or girlfriend/boyfriend help quiz you. Then take a good break. Chillax and put your feet up, let your brain recharge, then quiz 2 more times once with your eyes closed and once with your eyes open. That way one you visualize it and two you can think it. Also you can go back and see what needs work and what doesnt!
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
See the above question. It also helps to make flash cards... lots and LOTS of flash cards... SERIOUSLY... Im not kidding.
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
I mostly have trouble absorbing the test at first. Meaning its a little daunting getting the test in front of you at first but i take some deep breathes and go for it!
Finally - Do you feel as if there is any healthy fast food available to consumers? If so, where and why? Give specific examples of products.. Please be honest and support your opinions.
Ok seriously, there is a little place right around the corner from me, it goes by the name Jimmy Johns. the place is flippin, with a capital "F", awesome. They are always baking their soft and delicious bread, you get amazing topping like alfalfa sprouts, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, put on right in front of you and the meat, especially the roast beef, is cut fresh at every shift. I can say that its the truth, but its my opinion (hahaha) that Jimmy Johns is one of the more healthy quick eateries around these-here-parts!
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