College Reflection

After a hectic first semester at the community college, I began to find myself. I realized that the four-year university I wanted to attend initially, would have not been a good fit for me. Being part of different student organizations and creating connections with my professors at the community college is what helped me find what I was really looking for. I wanted a place where I felt like I mattered and not a school with fifty thousand students where I would just feel like a number. The additional semester I got to stay home, I was able to do more research and find a university where I would fit in and connect with.

This semester at CEC, I am taking four classes. I am taking Public Speaking, College Algebra (obviously ), Career Readiness, and Astronomy 101. Public Speaking, College Algebra, and Career Readiness are all held on campus at CEC. Astronomy 101 is held at Front Range Community College. I choose to take these classes because I have to take them to graduate, but Astronomy I chose because it seemed very interesting and like a fun class. I am most excited for Astronomy because of the outdoor labs at the observatory. My most challenging class this semester will probably be College Algebra. It will be most difficult for me because of the fast paced learning. I also have a part time job at Milnor Orthodontics as a sterilization technician. Another

As a student at Illinois Valley Community College I have been involved in many organizations and groups. During my first year at IVCC I was invited to join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as well as was named to the IVCC Presidential Honors list. Recently I was recognized at IVCC’s annual student academic honors banquet where I was recognized for having honor roll for two consecutive semesters while being enrolled fulltime. I was selected for several scholarships during my two years at this community college which has helped support my education as well take a burden off my family’s finances. Leadership positions that I have fulfilled is a student ambassador at Illinois Valley Community College. Every week I volunteer my time by working the front desk for an hour on Tuesdays.

These two clubs were able to help me realize I wanted to be learning with a group of leaders who are excited about their studies and who are aware of their community. Business is the basis of our world and I want to be a part of this Business Honors Program with other students who are just as passionate as I

During my journey and prior to attending College Unbound, I quickly realized that the Big 10 has always been something that I have implemented in my life but never thought about it. However, For the most part, I came to College Unbound already possessing a good sense of Self advocacy for myself and others, communication, Accountability, & collaboration.

For the 2016 Fall Semester, I am taking 16 credit hours. My classes include Ecology, Microbiology, Multicultural English, Research and Design in Psychology, and Physiological Psychology. The classes I am expecting to take during Spring 2017 are Physical Education, Cell Biology, Social Psychology, Research Analysis in Psychology, and a Literature course. I am involved in an experiment this Fall semester in the Psychopharmacology lab and will remain involved throughout the Spring. In the Fall and some of the Spring, we will be administering different treatments to rodent groups and observe the effects. For most of the Spring semester, I will be helping with the data analysis. Every week for an hour, I volunteer at the East Athens Tutorial Center,

If you ask anyone that has gone through any of our 90 master’s or doctoral programs you will hear three key words, innovation, collaboration and excellence. It’s not by chance that our graduate studies rank among the top nationwide and even international. Here is a quick fact that we hope won’t make you yawn:

Throughout my time at Hope College, I have had many experiences working with children in grades K-3. I currently volunteer in a kindergarten class and tutor a second grade boy as part of an after-school program, and I have had field experiences in kindergarten, first, and second grade. I also have subbed extensively in third grade. Because of all this, I have become familiar with early elementary standards and students, and I have come to love working with students that age! Little ones are so much fun, and they have such a joy for life and learning. These first years of school are so important in shaping students’ futures and opinions – I have heard many college students say that their opinions of a certain subject were cemented in first,

By becoming active in clubs, students are able to interact with the Simpson community and possibly go out of their comfort zone by experiencing new things. Clubs are a great way to meet new people and make connections that may stick with you forever. Keeping myself busy is important to me and by signing up for CAB and other clubs, I know I will stay busy but not be overloaded.

As I reflect on what I have learned here at Nazareth College and how the courses that I have taken throughout the years, will help me to better my career and allow me to complete all my goals that I have set for my future.

Overall, this class has taught me a lot. It has pushed and stretched my writing abilities to the limit, and has helped me grow as a writer. I was able to learn how to construct a strong, valid thesis, do extensive research on a topic, and do a deep analysis on different material. Although this course was a bit tricky for me because I do not care for writing, I feel that this course will help me conquer my writing endeavors in the future.

The group is an online community where alumni can connect with one another and enjoy books on professional topics such as business, communication, leadership, and productivity. Student Affairs alumni engagement • The Division of Student Affairs began a quarterly electronic newsletter for alumni who have a connection with Student Affairs to reconnect them with programs, services, events, and initiatives of the division. • Student Affairs added to the number of alumni events hosted each year, specifically aimed at bringing together individuals who were highly engaged students while on campus. • Diverse students and alumni met in small groups to discuss how to effectively transition from college to career as diverse individuals at a Student and Alumni Diversity Meet-up event hosted by the Career Center.

“Which campus organizations that I should get involved in?”. Until now, I have participated in two campus organizations at CSUF: The Sales Leadership Center (SLC) and Business & Data Analytics Club (BDAC). Besides that, I volunteer to help other campus organizations such as the Graduate Office and the American Language Program in orientation days. I gain different experience and acquire a variety of achievements through these campus involvements.

Students who are active in campus activities have a higher chance of graduating. Students feel a sense of responsibility to assist the organization by setting and accomplishing goals. Not only will the organization thrive, but the university will also begin to gain more students. Being a part of student lead organizations will teach students leadership, teamwork, and flexibility. There is an enormous amount of campus activities that students can get involved in such as fraternity and sorority life, Government associations, and sports teams. Sadly, four-year universities are predominantly known for a having campus organization, unlike

Building and maintaining social connections with others is especially important among college students, as social integration has long been considered a key factor that supports college retention (Bean, 1984; Tinto, 1975). There are a number of psychosocial benefits to being involved in campus clubs and organizations, such as academic autonomy, career planning, and educational involvement (Foubert & Grainger, 2006). There is evidence that engaging in campus group activities increases social integration, at least among fraternities and sororities (Long, 2012). There are many different activities and interests in which campus groups are engaged, spanning from artistic expression (e.g., theater) and sport (e.g., club sports), to academics and social experiences (e.g., fraternities and sororities) (Dugan, 2013). One nationally-representative study on over 47,000 college students found that roughly 80% of college seniors reported having been involved in at least one college campus club or organization at some point (Dugan & Komives, 2007) and another large-scale national survey found about two-thirds of college students to be involved in a campus group (Allan & Madden, 2008).