Before this class began I expected this class to show me the ins and outs of being a successful college student. My assumptions were very valid, because every assignment we have worked on has had something to do with being a successful college student. Before taking this course I was not knowledgeable about many resources I have at Cedar Valley. In this course I had to figure out things by myself and take responsibility as a college student. I had to stay on top of my assignments because nobody else would be checking for me. After completing this class I know that I will have a lot to take with me as I continue my college career. Before starting the collegiate magnet program I was very afraid of failing and ruining my college GPA before
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EDUC has also contributed to my understanding of others by showing me how important it is to see the viewpoints of everyone and think before you speak or act. Many times situations can be solved by simply examining the situation. My understanding of my quality world now is clear, I know now that my quality world is bliss. In my quality world I know that I do not want any unnecessary conflict. I wish for happiness and peace in my world. However now that I know what I consider to be my quality world I know that in order for me to feel at peace I have to make my own world. Life is what you make it, so make it right. I have always assumed responsibility for my learning because of my parents. Growing up my father and mother have always told me “if you do not do anything in life please get an education.” With that being said I have realized many times that people in the world do not want me, an african american woman to have an education so therefore I took it. Nobody else cares what education I do or do not take advantage of but me. I mean it is my brain, so of course I am the only person that is responsible for what goes in and comes out. I take advantage of each learning opportunity I am granted. I know if I do not finish an assignment it is not anyone's fault but
EDUC has also contributed to my understanding of others by showing me how important it is to see the viewpoints of everyone and think before you speak or act. Many times situations can be solved by simply examining the situation. My understanding of my quality world now is clear, I know now that my quality world is bliss. In my quality world I know that I do not want any unnecessary conflict. I wish for happiness and peace in my world. However now that I know what I consider to be my quality world I know that in order for me to feel at peace I have to make my own world. Life is what you make it, so make it right. I have always assumed responsibility for my learning because of my parents. Growing up my father and mother have always told me “if you do not do anything in life please get an education.” With that being said I have realized many times that people in the world do not want me, an african american woman to have an education so therefore I took it. Nobody else cares what education I do or do not take advantage of but me. I mean it is my brain, so of course I am the only person that is responsible for what goes in and comes out. I take advantage of each learning opportunity I am granted. I know if I do not finish an assignment it is not anyone's fault but