Pros And Cons of My 2017 Fall Semester



My 2017 fall semester at Blinn could have went better but coming from a school that didn’t fully prepare me for the college life I think I have done pretty good. There could have definitely been more studying and less procrastination, I didn’t study a whole lot in high school I just did what I had to to get by that’s definitely not the case in college. To pass you need to study and study hard there isn’t any extra credit or make up work to do for lost grades you get what you get and that’s it. What did I love and what did I hate about this semester? Well a lot of things to be honest. A few things I loved were how two of my professors Mr. still in Mr. Duka were understanding and very helpful when I had trouble understanding something. Another aspect about this semester that I love was the knowledge that I acquired about not only the class but about how college works general, like attendance, due dates, and exams.  Things I hated, there’s quite a few unfortunately. I hate getting up early on Tuesdays and Thursdays it is hard on my brain and my body because every other day of the week I slept in longer. It almost like it confuses my body so I don’t react well to it because in high school I got up at the same time every morning, my body was so used to it I didn’t even have to set an alarm.  I would say I’ve learned from this mistake of taking an early class, next semester I don’t have any morning classes. When school first started I wasn’t to excited about taking remedial classes I looked at it as a waste of time but now that I have I’m grateful Blinn allowed me to do so. I really learned the material I should have learned in high school and feel ready to take on the next set of courses. Especially with my algebra, I haven’t taken that since my freshman year of highs school so I really needed the refresher before I took the core math class. I would have bombed that class without introductory algebra. I’m sure everyone says this but for me its true, I have learned how to take responsibility for myself and my grades and I must say I have matured a lot since August, its unbelievable.

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  1. UnknownNovember 29, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    I had the same situation, Morning classes are such a pain.

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  2. UnknownNovember 29, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    You've hit on something key here: this idea of waking at nearly the same time more mornings than not. This semester has been a blessing because ALL my days all start now around 7:45 or 8,, meaning that every morning I now wake between 5-5:30. I find that consistency helpful, even easy after awhile. I hope next semester you can work out a certain start time that works well for you and allows for that consistency.

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  3. UnknownNovember 29, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    I can relate to your post about not feeling like you were adequately prepared to go to college, but in my case, I did not prepare myself. And when you're an oldie but goodie with some timers it's hard to remember the basics and what I learned 16 years ago. Stay focus and never lose sight of your ultimate goal. Also, Mr. Still does Rock!

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  4. UnknownNovember 29, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    This is great! I was not prepared either so it was different but I am grasping it now.

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  5. matisse zamoraNovember 29, 2017 at 8:00 PM

    I can also relate that I was not fully prepared for what was coming, college. I also agree that morning classes are pretty rough, but at least you can get out early and have the day to yourself! I think you're on the road to success! Never give up!

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