Trio Reflective Essay

I can confidently say that TRiO has greatly improved my college life academically, socially, and mentally. Without this program, I would not be as prepared and focused as I am for college today. Signing contracts ensuring I meet my goals has been one of the driving factors behind my success. The contracts were a constant reminder of my responsibilities in college. Not only should I be focus in my coursework, but I should reach out and participate in other areas of the college. For my first year, I promised to complete a certain amount of scholarships, meet with my professors in office hours, volunteer, and receive tutoring. Volunteering was something I had not immediately planned for in college. By promising to meet a certain number of hours it made me appreciate the act of giving back to the community and I will continue to give back during my free time over summer. My academic life has also thrived because of TRiO. Receiving tutoring has benefitted me by preserving my high grade in statics, and from now on I will seek out more help when I need it. …show more content…
This program seeks to assist students in their college years, going into college I was confident that I would be fine and would not have to ask for too much help. But now I realize I was wrong. There was so much that I did not know and needed help with. For that, I asked my peer mentor and my coach. Another way TRiO has befitted my personal life is by providing me with a space to work in. I have been on the white boards working on differential equations countless times and have been told that TRiO is closing in 15 minutes just as many times. For me, having a quiet place to work is detrimental to my mental health. The reason I stay on campus late is because my home can be rowdy at