• What classes are you doing well in, and why? 

The classes that I am doing well in right now are College Algebra, Biology I, Health Professions, Health Digital Literacy, and Bio Lab.

• What classes did you identify as needing assistance in?

I wouldn’t say that I need assistance in any of my classes as much as buckling down when it is time to get the work done.

• What changes have you made (i.e. amount of time, location, campus resources, study strategies, etc…)?

I have continued to work on my screen time and management of my free time. At these times I have begun to sit down and split my time between school and personal desires.

• What expectations did you have coming to college?

I expected it to be tough and lots of learning on how to do things on your own. The level of work is higher and needs more time outside of class to get things done.

• Have those expectations come to fruition, or not?

My expectations did come true and are still consistent on a day to day basis.

• How?

I have noticed that my time management is constantly challenged between my personal desires and the requirements of school.

• In what way is your college experience different from what you expected?

Nothing I would say is different. I have noticed everything that I expected.

• What has surprised you about your experiences so far this semester?

The only thing that would be surprising in my experience is the social aspect. I have met plenty of amazing people and continue to build healthy friendships with them all.

• If you live on campus: What has been your toughest challenge with moving away to college? Easiest challenge to overcome?

Toughest challenge I have with living on campus is finding the time to just do me and my own thing. Sometimes it would be nice to just be to yourself and my own peace.

• Name something you have learned about your intended major that you did not know at the beginning of the semester.

Something that I have learned about my intended major that I didn’t know before is all the opportunities that can be found by branching out with the degree.

• Have your feelings changed about your intended major? List some thoughts you are having.

My feelings have not changed about my intended major. I have come to love it even more due to the people that I have been able to meet. These people have guided me in the right direction and have set me up for success.

• Is there another subject (major or minor) that you are interested in learning more about?

I am interested in learning more about psychology. I have met with my advisor and plan to do a psychology minor.

• 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.

One challenge that I have encountered this semester is my English course. I have yet to go to the writing center, but have found a group of peers that are always happy to help.

• 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?

A friend that has helped me this semester would be a buddy by the name of Josh. He has guided me through my writing process and the rest of my English course.

• Have you attended an interest meeting for a club? Why did you decide to get involved or not get involved?

I have attended an interest meeting for the biomechanics club. I did enjoy the people involved, but the timing of the meetings does not work with my schedule.