Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Why Do I Want to Go?

Many of the students in the video are choosing to go to college because they will be first generation college students. Many of them also want to graduate from college because of the financial aspect in that it offers more financial security than a regular high school diploma. In my opinion I want to go to college because I, too, will be a first generation college student. However, I will also be the first of my family to graduate from high school. I really want to experience college life because I feel like going to college after high school is a smoother and easier transition to adulthood than just entering the workforce. I think college will expose me to a bigger variety of people than I would have if I just get a job.It will also give me the opportunity to travel in the summer. Even though I do not know what I want to major in I will enter undecided. Once I am there I will surely be able to pick a major that interests me. Although I am nervous about the long nights of doing homework and studying I am also excited to be independent.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Student Success Statement
"It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you."

Dr. Randy Pausch

Reflection:

I agree with this statement because if you only plan out the dreams you have today then you leave no room for the ones you might have tomorrow. When you learn how to take control of your own life then you will acquire many more attributes like learning how to handle problems that may come your way. This is a lot more important since anything can happen that may get in the way of your happiness so you must learn to resolve it. It is also important to learn how to lead your life so then you can show others how to do the same.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Guidelines for Writing Goals

Guidelines for writing goals:
  1. Select a goal over which you have control
  2. Ask if  the goal is too big or too easy
  3. Avoid using vague words such as: some, more, often, better
  4. Use measurable terms
  5. Be sure the goal is YOURS, and not someone else's
Name: Brenda Rodriguez    Date: 9/02/14

First Quarter Goal (short term)
1. I plan to pass calculus
2. I plan to get straight A's
3. I plan to learn all the major and minor scales

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

"You never really understand a person until you consider things 

"Walk a Mile"
by Elvis Presley
If I could be you, if you could be e 
For just one hour, if we could find a way
To get inside each other's mind
If you could see through my eye
Instead your own ego
I believe you'd be
I believe you'd be surprised to see
That you've been blind
Walk a mile in my shoes
just walk a mile in my shoes
Before you abuse, criticize , and accuse
Then walk a mile in my shoes
Now if we spend the day
Thrown' stones at one another
'Cause I will think, 'cause I will think
To wear my hat the same way you do
Well, I may be common people
But I'm your brother
And when you strike out
You're trying to hurt me
It's hurtin' you Lord how mercy
Now there are people on reservations
And out in the ghetto
And whether they're for the grace of God
Or you and I,
If I only had wings of a little angel
Don't you know, I'd fly
To the top of a mountain
And then I'd cry, cry, cry






Relection:
I think that everyone should consider someone else's point of view. When people refuse to do this they are being close minded and that can lead to many problems. 

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The PQRST Study Method
The PQRST method. This five step process helps you synthesize reading materials and prepare for a test. This is a good to do with study partners or group, but you could do it on your won. Begin this process several days before the exam.

1. Preview: Look over the course syllabus, your written notes , and the headings and subheading of the assigned reading. This provides and overview of the content and concept you will be studying.

2. Question: Develop a list of questions, including those
  • Created from the headings and subheadings in the reading
  • From your written notes
  • Discussed in class
  • Provided at the ends of chapters
  • Given on the study guide(if one is provided)
  • That you have about the topic
*For example: If a major heading or subheading is "Phase of the Moon" then ask yourself: What are the phases of the moon?

3. Read: Read the assigned reading and your written notes, and look for answers to your study questions. Headings and subheadings should help guide your search. Keep an eye our for other information to add to your list of questions. Reflect on what you read, and connect new material to what you already know.

4. State: In your own words, say aloud and/or write down answers to your study questions. Use mnemonic devices, concept diagrams analogies, and/or other strategies to aid your memory and understanding in this process. A list of study strategies is provided on handout 3.10.3, which you will be receiving shortly.

5. Test: Answer your study questions without looking at your notes or reading, and then check to see if your answers were correct and complete. Your brain needs to absorb and apply new information, so test and re-test over several study sessions.
7 Tips for Test Taking
Try the following 7 test taking tips on your next quiz or test:
  1. Skim over the test and estimate the amount of time you will spend on each section.
  2. Read the directions carefully. What are you being asked to do?
  3. For multiple choice questions, read each answer choice before marking your answer.
  4. If you are not sure of the answer, read the choices again. If you are still not sure, move on to the next question. After answering the questions you are sure of, go back to any you skipped.
  5. Eliminate the answer choices that you know are wrong.Then choose your answer from the ones that remain.
  6. When you are asked to fill in blanks, substitute one of the choices into the blank at the time, and read the resulting sentence(s). What choices sound right?
  7. For your essay question, first jot down the main points you want to make, and use these as an outline for your essay. Afterwards, read it through. Does you answer make sense, and is it reasonably complete?