How To Write A Reflective Essay About The First Year Of College

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A. 1. The first year of college, I was faced with some educational challenges. My study habits in high school were, listening to the teacher with minimal note taking or studying. As I entered college, I felt as though I could get through college with the same study habits. I quickly learned that college was not as easy as I thought. After almost failing several classes, I change my studying habits, got a planner, set aside time for each class I was taking, and made deadlines for myself. With the goals set in play, I performed better in college. Another educational challenge I had face along with study habits was lack of motivation. I did not have a clear goal or understanding of what I wanted in the beginning of college, in which made me unmotivated to study more. I was already facing changes in my study habits also in which did not seem to help. Failure was almost experienced in the beginning. I did not have a push to do well until I was on the verge of failing more than one class. I set up a goal and carried it out.
2. My goals for completing my degree at WGU is, to start by setting small goals for myself, one class at a time. I will finish one
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I have learned, how to address incivility within my profession, I stop before I react, step away from the situation, and take deep breaths, which shows my self-control. I am more aware of my feelings; to incivility, when the boss yells, I stop before reacting and calmly take him or her aside to have a professional conversation. I am more aware of others feelings before reacting noted self-awareness; in intense conversation with the patient being rude, I step away from the situation and take a look at what from both side. Looking at what I am trying to convey as well as the patient. I hold myself accountable for my action. Even when I think, my solutions are better than the nurse manager, which does not consider opinions. I stop, take deep breaths, and walk away. Everyone ideas deserve to

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