Bret Harte High School senior water polo player Grace Johnson saved her best for last. In the final game of her high school career, Johnson and the Bullfrogs took on Calaveras in Angels Camp. Johnson wanted to leave the pool as a winner. So, in her final game, Johnson scored a career-high nine goals to lead Bret Harte to a 14-7 win. “I think I did really well,” said Johnson.…
For the past year, I could only provide an indefinite answer to a frequently asked question, How was your freshman year? In fact, those of us who experienced our freshman year could be addressed as “college veterans” will never initiate a conversation with regard to the past year. Perhaps they consider that the freshman year was not as consummate as they initially planned. I cannot judge my first year in college was successful or frustrating, but I feel I benefited from the meritorious experiences and practical knowledge gained from my college life. In my opinion, no matter what goals one wishes to achieve in college, whether its grade, love, health, or sense of accomplishment, one has to be prepared for both failures and…
Incoming Freshman The thought of going to college can create fear in students. According to Randall S. Hansen, author of “Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond,” there are multiple ways students can cope with the stress. In his article he gives helpful advice, “Whatever you do, be sure to be yourself and try to enjoy your college experience as much as possible. Expect to feel some stress and homesickness, but don’t let these issues wear you down.”…
As you start your freshman year the possibility of being a senior and graduating seems far away in the distant future. The reality of it is exactly the opposite! It goes by faster than the blink of an eye. In order to make your high school experience a positive one I recommend that you get involved. Find a sport, a club or an activity that you will enjoy. Just take part, have fun and be a part of the school spirit.…
Freshmen are terrible. But, for the past two years, I along with 11 other students, having been trying to change the way freshmen act in high school. Never did we realize that we would have such an impact on these kids, like we did. When i was asked to become a mentor for The Panther Project, i had no clue what i would be doing, but all i knew is that it would look great on college applications.…
For an inspired number of today’s youth, transitioning from high school into some institution of higher learning, such as a college or university, falls among the more profound turning points in their lives; more likely than not, to an extent that has been otherwise unprecedented before now. Regardless of individual circumstances, the fact still stands that college can be a major status quo change for many, if not all incoming students, and with drastically new experiences like these comes a variety of differing emotions felt across the spectrum. This is usually the first instance in which students must have to take charge of themselves in a more direct, forward sense; not only when dealing with the heightening of academic expectations, but…
Success Strategies In order to be successful in my college career, I will need to build a strong and trustworthy relationship with all of my professors. To begin the relationship between my instructor and I, I will personally greet all of my professors every class. In addition, I will always treat the instructors with respect inside and outside of the classroom; I am confident that this will help build a strong relationship with each of my professors.…
Beginning college is an exciting time in one 's life, getting to meet new friends, going out to parties, joining clubs, and attending school sporting events are great ways to have an enjoyable college experience. However these activities can steer the focus away from a healthy lifestyle. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of school and can cause one to pay less attention to their health and lifestyle changes. One of the many problems teenagers and young adults face in college is, gaining the “Freshman 15”. According BioMed Central, the “Freshman 15”, refers to the average amount of 15 pounds students gain during their first year of university.…
Many freshmen think that once they move away to college, they’re free from rules and restrictions that existed in high school. That freedom arrives when one lives one their own, no longer living under their parent’s roof. We, as students, have to make our own decisions and care for ourselves. College is where dig deep into ourselves and find who we are and what our priorities are. Everyone has to find their own groove and make it through college successfully.…
Studying, sports, clubs, friends and boyfriends seem like the average freshman year for any young teenage girl, however, for me it was quite the opposite. Sports and friends weren't an option for me outside of school. You may be asking why I wasnt able to have the average freshman year and this is my story. It began on September 6th, 2013 when I was called down to the office in the middle of my Biology test and asked to leave school. My mom had been in an accident.…
Most professors today ask the question, are incoming college freshman academically prepared for college? The answer to that question is no. Even high school and college instructor have their differences about if incoming freshman are prepared for college. Incoming college freshman are not academically prepared for college because of the difference in gender preparedness, transition from high school classes to college classes, and how high school and college instructors have differences about what students should learn, however academic advising, and living on campus can help students in the long run. Students are getting tested in high school to see if they are prepared for college.…
Time management is an essential topic not only when it comes to being a successful college student but in life in general. Work life balance is a hard thing to do for many people and can cause a lot of stress in our lives. The video I chose to watch was recorded Justin Bryant and focused on tips to better your time management. I chose this video because it features 11 tips and tools to help get things done and be more productive throughout the day. Time management is something that I have always struggled with and it is extremely important for me to do better with.…
Becoming organized and learning time management will help you become a successful college student. Which can help prioritize on many important dates, assignments and other activities. In addition, having the proper supplies can help you stay organized,for example, having posted notes on your wall is a daily reminder activities you during a course of a week. Also organization and using time management can contribute to improving grades,test and assignments. All freshman should get involved in some type of student organization or club around campus.…
How to be successful in college Being successful in collage is every college student goal but the question is what can we do to be successful? How can we go about being successful in college? In order to be successful in college there are few important steps that must be taken. Firstly, one important step is being on time for class. Every successful student is a time minded person.…
There is a variety of learning styles that an individual has based on their power, weaknesses, and liking. Not everyone learns the same way so it’s important to understand one’s learning ability and appreciate your own. The type of learning style I am is visual/graphic. This means I am the type of learner that likes things demonstrated in pictures, graphs, charts, or diagrams. A few learning strategies that help me are highlighting main ideas, working in a quiet place, or rewriting lecture notes.…