Study Habits

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

I am doing well in statistics and chemistry because I make sure I spend enough time practicing and looking over each chapter.

• What classes did you identify as needing assistance in?

I would say I need assistance in history because I have a hard time studying this kind of class. When I study, I don’t like to just read. I like to be moving my hands and solving something, so I have a hard time focusing on just reading material. I need to come up with a way that makes studying history more engaging for me because it is not my favorite class in general.

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

I have started to study in the library and my dorm room. However, I don’t think I have been equally dispersing my time, so I need to make sure each class gets enough study time, especially when I know I need it.

Transition to College

• What expectations did you have coming to college?

When coming to college, I expected that I would need to manage my own time and classes would be more challenging.

• Have those expectations come to fruition, or not?

My expectations have come to reality.

How?
I have been responsible for getting things done for my classes on time, and these classes have not been easy as they have required lots of studying.

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

I did not expect to have so much freedom. For example, I make my own class schedule.

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

I am surprised by the fact that I was able to make friends because I came in very nervous and shy.

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

I live on campus, so the toughest challenge has been not being able to see my family, pets, and even friends. The easiest challenge I have overcome was getting used to a new schedule and environment.

• OR If you commute to class: What is the toughest challenge with commuting to campus? Easiest challenge to overcome? N/A

Major

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

I learned that in the second year of the dental hygiene program they get to use their skills on the public.

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

I still want to pursue my intended major. Although my perspective has changed because I now realize how competitive it is going to be.

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

I am interested in pursuing a minor in health and wellness since I have the space to take those classes.

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.

A challenge that I encountered this semester was when I had a hard time grasping a chemistry topic. The resource at ODU that I utilized for this situation was the chemistry success center.

• 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?

I have made a few friends in my classes this semester, and they have been helpful because they have helped me when I don’t understand something in class.

• 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 Student Art League and Japanese American Student Association. I decided to get involved in these clubs because I liked the members and what they are involved in.