Study Habits
- What classes are you doing well in, and why?
I am doing well in all of my classes! It’s mainly because I have just been completing my assignments and turning them in on time.
- What classes did you identify as needing assistance in?
Even though I am doing well in my classes, I could use some extra help in biology.
- What changes have you made (i.e. amount of time, location, campus resources, study strategies, etc…)?
I’ve started to go to the exam review sessions provided by my biology TA’s. I have also changed the way I take notes in biology. I used to type everything that was presented in a slideshow presentation. Now I download to lecture slides before class, and jot down notes as my professor goes through the slides.
Transition to College
- What expectations did you have coming to college?
I expected my classes to be harder than they are. I also thought that I wouldn’t have time to do anything but my work.
- Have those expectations come to fruition, or not?
No.
- How?
My college expectations were really negative so it’s really nice that they were proven wrong.
- In what way is your college experience different from what you expected?
My classes are easier than I thought they would be. I have time to go out with friends too.
- What has surprised you about your experiences so far this semester?
How nice everyone is, including professors and advisors.
- If you live on campus: What has been your toughest challenge with moving away to college? Easiest challenge to overcome?
The toughest challenge I have faced is being away from home. The easiest is sharing my space with my roommate.
Major
- Name something you have learned about your intended major that you did not know at the beginning of the semester.
I learned that my major isn’t as competitive as I thought it would be, especially compared to other majors like nursing.
- Have your feelings changed about your intended major? List some thoughts you are having.
My feelings about my intended major have not changed. I’m actually surer than ever that I want to continue with this major.
- Is there another subject (major or minor) that you are interested in learning more about?
I have been looking into minoring in a language. I was thinking of doing Spanish as my minor.
Connecting to Campus
- Name one problem or challenge you have encountered this semester, and which resource(s) at ODU you have/can utilize to assist with this situation.
I have not encountered a problem so far this semester, and I hope it stays the same way.
- Is there a friend, roommate, professor, advisor, or group in the ODU community who has helped you so far this semester? If so, how did they help you?
There is a friend that has helped me. We’re in some of the same classes and we have the same intended major. She has helped me by being my friend. It’s because of her that I don’t stay in my dorm all the time.
- Have you attended an interest meeting for a club? Why did you decide to get involved or not get involved?
I joined the club softball team. I joined because i love to play and it helped with making friends.
