It has been a month now since I started school. I was afraid that iIwould never get used to being in college. However, I got used to it and the past few weeks have been so important to me.
I was finally starting to accept that I was old enough to look out for myself and do my homework on time. Finding time to do my homework was very difficult -- as was time management. During these past few weeks in class, I have been paying attention and taking notes. Especially for Anatomy and Physiology, I have been so stressed out because I had a test coming up. I spent all my time studying for two weeks. When I finally took the exam, I was so relieved that I got it over with. I was so proud of myself because I used my time wisely to do both my homework and assignments. After the exam, we started learning something new. I was taking notes in A & P, I was asking questions and participating. This might sound strange, but iInever ask questions -- I always take notes and pay attention to the discussions but I never say a word. I did not feel comfortable in class; I was still getting used to college.
This week things were a little bit different. I took notes, paid attention and participated in class. It felt even better because my answers were good and the professor complimented me. I was so proud of myself, and I will continue to work hard each and every day. I know how to manage my time and where I can get help. Engaging in class was a struggle for me in the beginning but now I know I can do it ; it also helps with understanding. It also builds confidence in yourself: the more you participate, the more confident you get to speak up and say what is on your mind. It also shows the professor that you are paying attention and you are learning. Asking questions is a good way to get some answers for things that you do not understand. Participating in my science class was like a great victory for me and now I have proven to myself that I can do more. I need to work harder because I know I can do it. I also know that I can do anything that I put my mind into, There is nothing that no one cannot do. I know sometimes it might look difficult but it is only difficult in your eyes, if you look harder and think a little harder you will see that it was just a cover. You can achieve everything. I believe in myself and I will always push myself to be better and stronger so I can achieve all my dreams and be successful.