Becoming A College Career With My Career

Reading over the outcomes and objectives, how will the skills developed in this class apply to your chosen career or field of study? If you are “undecided,” how will these skills help you in your future in college and in general?

Prior to attending this class, I thought that it was going to be a very boring one with long frustrating lectures. I was surprised at how much I was enjoying this class because it had to do with an area I have interest, which is, working in the community. Some of the challenges I encountered in this class was conducting a needs assessment, identifying advocacy article, and the elevator pitch. I can say honestly say that I learned how to conduct an actual needs assessment, although when I was doing my paper I did not quite grasp it at the time. It was not until the presentations I understood how it is done based on the information presented and the comments and explanation given by the professor. It was very important that I learned how to conduct the needs assessment, because my interest is working with low income individuals in different communities. Now that learned how to conduct a needs assessment I am excited to go out and gain some practical knowledge with a team. The lecture and the advocacy piece assignment helped me to understand what advocacy is all about; I now able to write, research and recognize and any advocacy document. The elevator pitch was novel to me and I had a hard time understanding how someone can give all that information in a minute. After the different scenarios that were role played during the presentations I got knowledge on how it is done. I also

Reflect on what you have learned in this course and discuss how it might influence your work as a professional

Before taking this course I was really excited about what I am going to learn. And I was right! This course is not only interesting but it is also helpful. I have learned that the grade I am having right now is the reflection of my try throughout the entire semester.

This was what influened me a lot the philosophy, from any other electives course and general education courses because, I understood the real philosophy of life. All other courses, I learned alot, but somehow, this connected me and my life. These courses are really helpful in my daily life’s and I have used my skills and tact knowledge that I got from this program.

This course has taught me how I respond to traumatic events. For example, this past summer, I was demoted without warning from a job in which I was extremely invested in and passionate about. On day three of my job, I was suddenly transferred involuntarily from my position working with children with special

This course has become a journey for me. It has been one of my first classes at a university level. I have learned many valuable skills and lessons. I know they will be of great use to me in my further years at college, and in life. First, I learned that if I follow instructions and meet the criteria that is expected of me I can do very well. Secondly, I had the opportunity to learn how to develop a resume for college and work use. Having a resume that is up to standards and knowing what I need to modify, in the years to come, is extremely helpful when I am trying to obtain an occupation. Additionally, I also obtained the knowledge and skills on how to conduct research. Learning how to use the OSU library website to be able to find academic databases has been extremely helpful. I have learned how to access the databases and be able to search and obtain what I need. Even though, my other classes have not required me to conduct research, I may have to conduct research in the years to come. Knowing how to navigate the website and conduct my research will make it easier.

When I entered college, I had little idea of what I wanted to study. Eventually, I found two majors that have been most fulfilling, Russian and International Studies. These majors have also led me to areas of public service I never before considered. While I knew about positions in the Defense Department and in intelligence, I quickly learned that my foreign language abilities were valuable outside these capacities.

Like everyone else when I signed up, I had no clue what I was getting into, and to be completely honest I thought the course would be a breeze. Although there was not a ton of homework the in-class discussions and reflection groups were sometimes pretty challenging to be a part of. I found an environment where there was no need to lie or nonsense an answer just to get a grade. It was maybe the first time in a college course where I felt comfortable not having to make sure I had the “right” answer. This was especially true of our reflection group where a couple of college students who were more or less strangers to each other were thrown together and became incredibly close after just a few

I take my college career seriously I read my material try to study as much as I can, even though sometimes I may not have as much time as I wish. I have tried to stay focus on my goal by working hard and building study time and finding the exact classes I needed to take to get my AA and transfer to Cal-State. Up to this point I have done pretty good, I am having a very hard time understanding statics but I have decided to continue to study as much as can and continue to do my best and if so happens to be that I have to take the class again then I will, but I will pass it. This is now one of my biggest challenges in school, at least up to now, but this is what I need to move forward in my college career. Believing in me, I would think is my

Having a part time job while balancing high school can be very difficult. Personally I am a very busy individual and would need a job to work around my schedule. If I were to get a job I would want something that interested me as a possible future career. I would want to be a electrician apprentice, This job sparks my interests and I am intrigued and want to learn about this more and more! I would be gaining training experience for the future and also be making money. I am a very hard worker and I would always be worth keeping around. This is my dream high school career!

While taking this class, not only have I uncovered many of my strengths, but also a few of my weaknesses. I have found out that I can do anything I want with my life. As long as I put in hard work and

Overall, taking this course has taken me from an undeveloped thinking process to an adequate thinker. Before taking this course, I would respond to an action, a statement or an opinion given by someone, without taking the time to think about what the question at hand was, what the problem was, or even trying to understand the others point of view. Now I have gained the knowledge to response to any situation with the correct format. I also, have learned to become a bit more open minded. Furthermore, I did not understand that my upbringing could be an impediment of mines when responding to certain situations. Everyone’s up bringing is not the same. Everyone’s morals and values are not the same. So I have learned from taking this course, not to

For the past five years, I have had my heart set on doing nothing but pursuing my life-long dream of graduating high school, going to college, and getting a good education so I could become a physical therapist. Unfortunately, now that I have reached this stage in my life, I am not so certain about my intentions. Recently I have thought about the possibility of obtaining different careers, and that physical therapy may not be the best option for my personality type. As I near the time to make a living for myself, I struggle with finding what the best job is for me to have when considering my skills, personality, and desires.

Truthfully, when I was told that I was required to take a course of this nature, I was discouraged. I felt as if I was spending money on a course that would not benefit my educational goals. I had no idea that this course would change my perspective on many issues we face daily. Not only issues but also the people involved.