Study Habits

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

I am doing well in all of my classes except history. I am doing well because I am keeping up with my work and studying for tests and quizzes. I also attend every class and pay attention. 

• What classes did you identify as needing assistance in? 

I think I need more assistance in my history class because I am having trouble keeping up with and memorizing the material. 

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

I have put more time into studying and completing assignments for this class and started making more flashcards. 

Transition to College

• What expectations did you have coming to college? 

I expected to have fun, make new friends, and learn new things. 

• Have those expectations come to fruition, or not? 

Yes, my expectations have come to fruition. 

• How?

I am continually learning in all of my classes and finding topics interesting. I am meeting new people and making friends in my classes. 

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

Although I knew I would have homework for all of my classes, I had more than I expected. I am also having to put more time into studying than expected. 

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

I am surprised that all of my professors care for each student and try to help us in any way they can. 

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

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

The toughest challenge was making friends because I was missing out on social events. The easiest challenge to overcome was waking up extra early to drive to campus. I was able to make a schedule that works for me so that I am still able to get the sleep I need. 

Major

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

Something I have learned about the nursing major is that I will have plenty of time next year to take other classes and do not have to take a ton of prerequisites. 

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

My feelings have not changed about my nursing major. I have learned about new careers that would be good backup plans for me. 

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

I am interested in getting a minor in psychology, I just need to talk with my advisor to figure out how to fit it into my schedule. 

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. 

One challenge I am currently having is completing a history project. A resource I am planning on using is history tutoring to help me understand the material better. 

• 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? 

My advisor has helped me to plan out my next three semesters with all nursing prerequisites. 

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

I have not attended an interest meeting. Although I planned to join a club or two at the beginning of the semester, I am busier than I thought I would be. I do still want to join a club, I just have to manage my time differently so that I can continue to keep up with my classes.