Choosing a major is a goal I wish to achieve by the end of this semester. I came to the University of Arizona determined to major in pre-physiology but immediately switch to undecided on the first day of school since I was unsure of what to major in. Still remaining undecided I wish to major in something that I'm very passionate and excited to learn about even if the course work is very difficult. After college, I'm determined on going to pharmacy school to become a pharmacist. I'm currently…
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…
This is a great resource for me and I plan on taking my college up on this offer. Anything helps with student loan debt, even if one has to work while in college. Working on campus will keep me focused on my coursework because I will not have to leave campus. Job opportunities on campus not only help with student loan debt, but also on job experiences. I believe that acquiring an on-campus job will employ responsibility to me as a young adult. On campus jobs will…
decided move to go to a magnet school which was not in my city of residence. I felt that if I stayed at my regular school, I would not be prepared for college. I did so because I knew about the reputation of the magnet school and it’s challenging coursework. Additionally the support and encouragement of my parents helped me a lot to finish high school. I have friends and cousins who didn’t had bad family dynamic at home, many didn’t finish school or took longer. Teachers throughout grade school…
a computer screen or physical coordination to handle a mouse effectively can easily listen to what is written within documents. Word Talk technology is perfect for students with disabilities like dyslexia because it helps them to understand the coursework content. http://www.wordtalk.org.uk/home/ Word Prediction Technology…
Student Introduction; Business Communications BUS 1501 0LD Provide new students with the opportunity to provide a brief summary of their education, experience, social circumstances and goals that forms the frame of reference when approaching the coursework for Business Communications. Background Hi, I’m Abigail. born and raised (mostly) in Toronto, Ontario, I’mthe youngest of six children to hard working and ambitious immigrant parents who instilled in their children a strong work ethic,…
A career is an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress. The profession requires special training, followed as one’s lifework. Choosing a career is a difficult decision to make in life. You have to have smart strategies to be prepared for college. Some careers that I have chosen are, dental hygienist, psychologist, ultrasound technician, pharmacist, and a teacher. The first career that I chose was a Dental hygienist it requires you…
Three specific challenges adolescents might face as they transition into adulthood is that of getting a job, going to college and starting a family. For most teens, getting a job (employment) is a way for them to make money, but “in the employment realm, skills training involves teaching youth basic job skills (e.g., word processing) for high demand jobs.” (Hadley, 2010, p.3) in which case not all adolescents have the skills for high demand jobs, but yet “education and career programs were…
of the classes may not be what I would choose for myself but are required components of my chosen field of study. When I first enrolled in college, I considered liberal education to be synonymous with liberal arts. After completing the required coursework for my Associate’s degree, I started to…
I have known since I was young what I wanted to devote my adult life to. After graduating from high school, I applied to dental school because I wanted to become a dentist. I completed my first two semesters of coursework in 2016 while employed as a lab technician at a dentist office. As someone who always needs to be in charge and plan everything, everything at that point was going according to plan. All of my life's plans, including my ability to pursue a career and further my education, were…