Freshman 15 Program Summary

Seniors have a tendency of taking their last year of high school for granted. They do not realize that the relaxed classes and fun filled weekends with their best friends will all soon come to a devastating end. They have applied for college, bought miniature refrigerators, and sent in their housing applications, but none of them have really thought about college in the way that they should. When asked about college most high school seniors image the huge parties, attractive people, and freedom; however, college is much more than that and, in a way, much less. College and high school are completely different when it comes to a student’s actual lifestyle, but they have many of the same traits that most high school seniors do not see coming.

As a senior I hope to accomplish many goals, some of them being in high school and some relating to college. A goal is an aim or a desired result, but may not always be achieved. Going into senior year I have aspirations of going to a good college and working for higher grades.

As a nontraditional student as well as a Sophomore my goals as well as responsibilities are different from the typical student’s. As a father of three, including a six month old balancing my professional, academic, together with my personal life has been the most challenging aspect of returning to school.

College is an exciting time with plenty of challenges and difficulties. The ones who can overcome these challenges and difficulties will be the ones who get the most out of college and their degree. In my paper I will talk about what a degree means to me personally and professionally. I will also talk about different things I struggle with so far in college and different ways I can improve these difficulties, as well as how I feel about the CSI report that we took and how I believe it compares to me personally.

"Get involved more in the services that the campus offers like advisers,” added Anderea Pietinedo, “For me as an international student, I didn't know about the education system, I didn't know what was an associate's, what was a bachelor's because it differed from my country. I wished I could get more information about those kinds of things — what courses do I have to take? Now I know a lot of it, but at first that was very important: get involved with the services that the campuses can

As I sit here waiting for my first year of college to begin, all I can think about is how excited I am for the new opportunities of the future. I cannot wait to meet people from all over the world. I am eager to make new friends. Above all, I am ready for the challenges ahead of me. Jumpstart immerses first year students in the culture of Ithaca and what college is like before the start of school.

Adults students are returning to school in record numbers to complete educational studies. These students come from different backgrounds and represent various ages, ethnicities, economics, weaknesses, and strengths. Many adult students are here for the second time after failing initially and have fears about their abilities to complete their studies. Although most students have used on-campus resources, some may need assistance from other adult students successful in completing their coursework. David Sedaris in “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” helps these students by sharing four steps used to complete the French course. The author states that the students much be willing to look at self, participate actively in studies, engage socially

Having previously viewed Accepted before this course, it has been a favorite of mine because of the way college was portrayed in the film. I was anxious to move from the constant watch of my parents to a care-free environment where I was free to do as I please, not having to answer to anyone. The actions of Bartleby and his peers at South Harmon excited me for a time of partying and living life to it’s fullest potential. I expected the same from my experience, but soon realized that it was unrealistic if I wanted my grades to be exceptional. College is about having the time of your life, but in the right ways with the proper balance. Too much studying or too much partying can both lead to negative consequences on the body. Through experimentation, I am working to find the proper balance that works for me. Like the students in the beginning of Ms. Watson’s class, I expected the courses to be straightforward and that I could grasp them on my own. I aspired to maintain a grade point average similar to what I graduated high school with and also wanted to identify what I am passionate about. My courses this fall have proven to be quite difficult and have challenged me to realize my true learning potential. I have discovered that, if I

As in your summary, you wanted to know what the Blended Program is. The program consists of both online classes, and on campus classes for three years. The first two years in the program are only online classes. Then, the third and final year is also an online class, and classes on the Rutgers University campus.

Junior year has taught me a lot on how to become a better student and better friend. To all the incoming juniors, my advice to them would be stay focused. Junior year brings a lot of changes in many students lives. It will test your strengths and weaknesses but it will reveal the type of individual you are. One idea that I was able to understand better was that it’s important to know what your goals are. Having a goal will not only keep you focused in accomplishing said goal but it will also be the thing that keeps you moving forward despite the obstacles, that as an incoming junior, one will encounter throughout the year. Your goals do not have to be specific it can be something minor such as just getting through high school being proud of

Luther College’s TRIO Program has helped me in tremendous amounts of ways. By being apart of their program I have had access to materials that have helped me throughout my first semester and that will be useful to me in the future. The biggest benefit the TRIO Program gave to me was access to a one on one tutor for Physiology. This was a class that I was struggling with the first half of the semester and most of my classmates who were struggling had to be in a group for their tutoring session. Therefore, I am very thankful that the TRIO Program was able to give me access to a tutor that helped me bring up my grade, which resulted into me getting into the nursing program. Other ways the TRIO Program has helped me is by providing me with some

Millennium Brooklyn High School located in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn is a school founded in 2011 for students seeking accelerated education in hopes to prepare them for college. The student population of Millennium High School is about 570 students and offered a range of classes from AP courses, English, Sciences, Math, Humanities, Foreign Languages and Social Studies. In addition, students may participate in extracurricular activities such as sports (competing within PSAL) or clubs within the school grounds. Millennium Brooklyn High School offers a demanding well-rounded academic program. Millennium Brooklyn High School mission “is to prepare students for college and life-long success through a rigorous academic program that is

Graduating from high school is what every student is looking forward to. However, going to college is a big accomplishment for all students. The first day of freshman high school and college feels the same, the excitement and pressured. As many students experienced, both high school and college could be compared their similarities. First, both students in college and high school are expected to behave in well mannered, attend to every class on time, and respect the teachers or professors. Second, being prepared in class is needed for the success whether the students are in high school or college. Third, high school and college allow the students to figure out and pursue their career. In contrary, high school and college have a lot of differences to each other. Unlike high school, students in college can choose a college they would prefer, they can manage their own time, and students be able to learn how to balance their responsibilities and priorities.

Transitioning into higher education presents challenges for all students, whether it’s their age or previous educational history. Numerous individuals are extremely nervous as they are entering into an advanced environment such as higher education. This because college is a new learning environment at a completely different level. However, freshmen find college to be difficult at first because it’s harder for them to adjust. That’s why many universities should have student centers in place to help students. Student centers give students the pathway for flexible learning as it results in being successful in higher education (Baužienė & Vosyliūtė 2015).

Do you remember as you sat in that Simi large class room filled with 28 other students the smell of paper in the air and the sound of your teachers saying “that this was just the stepping stone into your life, your career, and everything you wanted to be when you grew up?” Remember back to when you were in high school allowing your teachers voices to come back to you, remember how it once was; Remember they stressed the importance of grades and attendance, what is your drive for going to school every morning, how did you manage your time whilst on campus? Imagine yourself now an adult in your first year of college coping with the stress of daily life and school, reflecting upon all those