Reflective Statement

As an adult student, I have a lot of responsibilities on my daily schedule. When I initially enrolled into GCU the schedule I set-forth for academic gelled well with my proprieties. However, upon the Autism diagnosis was given to my middle daughter, the agenda I had previously planned out was disrupted. For example, therapy sessions for Myleene (my daughter) has to take place after school which is the time I usually get most of my coursework completed. This sudden change has not only affected my family life but my school schedule. For me to work on this new priority in life, I have to been very diligent with the time the therapy sessions take place. In addition to scheduling, I have also become more proactive about where I complete my studies. For instance, while Myleene is receiving occupational therapy I read my chapters and post my response to the …show more content…
Being that as it may prearrange situations in my every day has become instrumental in preparing for my academic success. The procedure in which I prioritize school goes as follows: setting a plan for the week, sticking to the blueprint by any means, and executing the plan to the best of my abilities. From my experience in school and work the only way a person can truly succeed is through the organization and prioritizing. Having goals is just the start of an academic journey, however, having an outline on what it takes to reach those goals is essential to college success. So far prioritizing my academic responsibilities has been conducive to college success in the past. Entering college again but this time as an adult learner is challenging because not only do I have to maintain my priorities of my personal life but my academic journey. Thus far I believe I have done extremely well with arranging my scholastic obligations which help me keep a positive outlook which will aid in my college