why do i want to go?

i would enjoy attending a college or university because i would feel proud of myself for achieving such a high goal. It would be a plus if i make my father proud of me for getting into a big school and graduate in time. this would be a huge stepping stone for me because this would determine many things for my path. there is one thing i do question about college and it is, do i belong in college? i feel that college is not the place for me and i can make a living elsewhere faster and easier to my skills. but what contradicts my theory is it is much more secure and safer if i head into college and get a career that secures my financial state to support myself and family.

student success statement
"honesty is the cornerstone of character. the honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind."
B.C. Forbes
reflection: when you are honest, it is actually worth telling the truth, not because you believe you have too, but because you know in yourself, it is the right thing to do.

Honesty

9 of 10

Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

Http://www.k12.hi.us./mkunimit/honesty.htm

What is honesty?

·         Honesty is telling the truth.

·         Honesty is straightforward conduct.

·         Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you…

·         Do your own homework

·         Tell a friend the truth

·         Explain the reason why you didn’t turn in your homework

·         Keep your eyes on your own paper

·         Clean up your room after making a promise

·         Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake

·         Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·         Admit you made the mistake

·         Keep a friend’s secret

·         Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

Choose the right.

student success statement
"stop worrying about whether you're going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what's happening right this moment."
-Phil Jackson
reflection: focus mainly on what you are doing at the very moment.

Time management

8 of 10

Master the moments and you may be a real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time – classes, homework and activities – with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all on your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multi-tasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones, respond to e-mails while working on major presentations, or order tomorrows produce while planning next week’s menu.

Someone said, “Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift or wonder here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment at hand. You can’t go back and recapture this moment, so make the most of it while it lasts. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment.

Chose the right.

student success statement
"everyone is the architect of their own learning."
Claudius
reflection: you are your own person to be building what you learn.

Cool under pressure

6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “be prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your last chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put in to preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"start with what is right rather than what is acceptable."
peter f. drucker
reflection: always do what is right towards you, not what others think what is acceptable.

Initiative

5 of 10

Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can do professionals who came up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking initiative.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"to be great--concentrate."
Orson Swett Marden
reflecting: In order to success at your best, you, must concentrate on what you need to do in order to accomplish it.

Problem-solving skills

4 of 10

Problem solving goes way beyond your math text book. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitude. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

Choose the right.

any topic
the science center field trip 5.24.13
Today, I went to a class field trip with many other people from my school. I had enjoyed the day with my friends but I was very bored. The exhibits in the beginning were not that entertaining, and as the day went I kept getting more tired. After we had eaten, I bumped into an old friend of mine from private school. We had caught up with our life's and I felt rejoiced after, I then walked around other entertaining exhibits with my friends and we met my other friends in a different exhibit and we walked from there on. I had lost my special Jack Skellington glove but with some help, I found it. I then walked with a couple of my friends up to the highest floor and observed a couple more exhibits before rejoining my classmates to get in the bus to return to school. my reflection on this trip was that I wish I had more energy to fully enjoy this day but none the less I believe it was a good day even if I let my issues interfere with the trip.

student success statement
"education is a marathon--not a sprint"
anon
reflection: this statement means that education is something that last long and you have to dedicate time to, not just something as short and meaningless as a sprint.

Teamwork skills

3 of 10

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"the man who has no imagination has no wings"
-Muhammad Ali
reflection: I believe this statement is wonderful because everyone needs at least a wee bit of imagination.

Speaking skills

2 of 10

When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applications, which may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

According to the book of lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it” said Dr. Michael Telch of the laboratory for the study of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.

“People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workings or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligent.

Choose the right.

student success statement
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”—Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States
reflection: I think this statement is simply saying without persistence and determination, nothing else can be accomplished.

Academic honesty-2-1227149900857646-8 from Micho08

srtudent success statement
"to see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."
confucius
refelect: i am confused by such way of words. i have failed to report that i can not reflect on this statement.

Exam day: survival tips

Test-taking

Part 3

Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short-answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you are given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

Choose the right.