Graduating with a degree had always been a goal of mine until about two years ago. At that point in my life obtaining a degree fell to the wayside. However, after a series of events, I’m back on track to receive one and I’m thrilled about it. Now that I’ve started my educational career at Colorado Christian University, I have three other goals for myself while studying. Those goals are to maintain straight A’s, find ways to apply what I’m learning into my life at the present time, and to share with others what I’m learning as I go along. I recognize that my goals may sound lighthearted and that’s exactly what I need right now. Daily life is heavy enough and I just want to succeed without putting too much extra burden on myself.
First to clarify about the first goal: I do not like to stress myself out about my grades. I am not a perfectionist and I do not get very particular about the points I receive on an assignment. However, the reason I would like to get straight A’s is because I want to give this learning experience my best shot. Getting a College education, especially as an adult, is a big …show more content…
This also supports my previous point on trying to make the information I’m learning relevant. Not everyone I know will actively seek a higher education. Some may think they cannot do it, some aren’t willing to find ways to finance it, and others just don’t see it as important. Due to these different reasons, I try to share information I learn with those whom I think will find it useful. For example, my old Homiletics teacher in New Zealand is constantly looking to revamp his courses. When I take different Communications courses through Colorado Christian University, I forward him my notes. This is because I know he will value the information, he may not have previously heard of the books and/or electronic references in the courses, and he does not have a lot of spare time to just go out and read the books I
First to clarify about the first goal: I do not like to stress myself out about my grades. I am not a perfectionist and I do not get very particular about the points I receive on an assignment. However, the reason I would like to get straight A’s is because I want to give this learning experience my best shot. Getting a College education, especially as an adult, is a big …show more content…
This also supports my previous point on trying to make the information I’m learning relevant. Not everyone I know will actively seek a higher education. Some may think they cannot do it, some aren’t willing to find ways to finance it, and others just don’t see it as important. Due to these different reasons, I try to share information I learn with those whom I think will find it useful. For example, my old Homiletics teacher in New Zealand is constantly looking to revamp his courses. When I take different Communications courses through Colorado Christian University, I forward him my notes. This is because I know he will value the information, he may not have previously heard of the books and/or electronic references in the courses, and he does not have a lot of spare time to just go out and read the books I