Your First Semester
- Tell us how you have grown from the beginning of the semester to now.
I’ve overcome procrastinating assignments, as well as being consistent in turning them in on time. I’ve struggled with this issue in high school, but now that I am on my own, I’ve romanticized my education in a way where it feels rewarding to do well, not just doing it just to do it.
- What were your expectations for this year? Did this semester’s experiences meet your expectations? Explain.
I expected this semester to be a fresh start, and the year I finally found myself. While this semester did give me a fresh start, I feel like I have yet to find a noticeable difference in myself. At first, I was doing very well and I gave everything 100% energy. As the semester went on, and the classes got longer, I got more tired. However, instead of accepting failure, I learned how to preserve my energy and continue to give my best in my classes.
- What is something you wish you knew 14 weeks ago?
I wish I knew better hiding places on campus to do my work.
Study Habits
- How much time do you spend studying for each class now vs. at the beginning of the semester?
I spent about the same amount of time consistently through the semester. I typically spend at least 2 hours for each class every day.
- How have your study habits changed?
I learned how to organize and plan out my day according to my work load, as well as planning out my week so I don’t procrastinate on due assignments.
- Tell us about a resource that you have used/learned about this semester that will assist you next semester.
I use Google Scholar for easily finding sources for my research projects. It not only gives you a variety, but can also offer you the citation under the link. It’s super easy to use and I havent had an issue with it.
- What study habits/techniques will you use going into next semester?
Reading and copying from the slides before learning it in class, as well as using AI to help study practice problems since some professors keep homeworks locked after submission.
Health Professions Learning Community
- This semester you were enrolled in at least SOC 201S, and HLTH 101. Many of you were also enrolled in CHEM 105N and CHEM 106N, and some of you were enrolled in HIST 104H with Professor White.
- On the surface these classes do not appear to be connected; however this semester each professor was intentional about drawing connections between content, and subjects discussed. Discuss the ways in which these courses are tied together.
I took PSYC 201S and HLTH 101. I believe the courses shared similar discussion topics regarding mental health and learning about ourselves individually. However, where I learned through lecture in PSYC 201S, I learned through application and open discussion in HLTH 101.
Parallel Plan
- This semester we had presentations from different majors in the College of Health Sciences as well as from different majors on campus. This was to give you an idea for possible parallel majors to your current intended major.
- Which two other majors would you be most interested in? Why?
Other than exercise science, I’d want to either major in recreational therapy or dance. While I plan to minor in dance, it’s my passion and I’m willing to commit my body and soul to performing or choreographing. Recreational therapy could be something I could use more of my dance minor in.
- What benefit is there to having a parallel plan (or two) in place?
It helps to adapt and be flexible. It’s a safety net in case something goes wrong with plan A and prevents the risks of losing time or failing.
- How could one or both of these two majors benefit your current intended major?
Dance would benefit my current major, as it is my intended minor, because it would provide me with the necessary education in performance. If my dream job is to work for the performing arts, and if it’s something I already have experience in, I believe it would greatly benefit me in more than one way.