Freshmen Misconceptions

In the news article, “The Biggest Misconception About Today’s College Students” I am not really shocked, but there was some information that made me feel sad. It gave me a new perspective on college. When Mellow talks about peoples perception on college, I agree because I know that college is sometimes perceived differently by people and it is not what I may think. Right now I do not see the full picture because I only see what is the best school for me to attend. I will soon understand more on this topic when I go to college and may feel similar feelings.

Once you become a sophomore, you begin to realize how annoying the freshmen can be. So for your sake, follow these pointers so you do not get shoved in a locker. Here at Maconaquah High School, you can be a better, more successful student by being respectful to teachers and upperclassmen, studying, and remembering not to stress out over tests and homework.

My conception of freshmen dormitories differentiated as I experienced the 10 months on the American campus. I learned that not every dormitory is co-ed as mine was segregated from floor to floor, and the rules were a lot stricter than expected. The rules were a lot different then I originally perceived from movies, as lights out were at 11 and there was to be no noise in the hallways at that time. The dormitories

Looking back at past research papers of mine I got to observe the kind of researcher I am and how I interpret the research and work it into my papers. Then reading other text I was able to relate my research skills to others and I also gained different ideas on what kind of researcher I want to be in the future. I looked back again at the old research papers of mine and came up with some ways I would of liked to research/use my the things I came up with via research in the papers. There are pieces of “Learning the Ropes: How Freshman Conduct Courses Research Once They Enter College” that I can relate very closely to. Another article, “Disciplinary Cultures and General Education, Essays on Teaching Excellence” I was able to connect to my research and writing.

After reading an article about 25 tips for finishing the freshman year of college, I learned strategies on how to succeed in college from Dr. Randall Hansen. Going to class, meeting the professors, being organized, getting involved, and keeping track of money will help students succeed and stay in college. Professor Randall Hansen says “In high school, the teachers tended to lead you through all the homework and due dates. In college, the professors post the assignments — often for the entire semester — and expect you to be prepared”(Hansen). Hansen is saying that students need to be responsible and organized to have success in college. Doctor Hansen is a reliable source since he taught in college for more than 15 years; he is the founder

The author, Rebekah Nathan which is really a pen name wrote a book called, My Freshman Year: What a Professor Learned by Becoming a Student. This book was published in 2006 and it was all about the college students that Nathan which is an Anthropology professor hardly can understand why the college students could not finish their homework or read what they are assigned to, so she became a student to be like them and study why the students can’t finish their homework at where she teaches as a student.

It is a new chapter in my life being a first generation college student in which I'm having mix emotions of nervousness and excitement. I have this amazing opportunity to become independent and focus on my goals. San Francisco State has many organizations, clubs, and activities that I can involve in and wonderful people on campus. I imagine college to be an amazing experience in which I can learn who I am and I expect to meet wonderful people.

The Freshmen Research Initiative (FRI) is a program designed to allow incoming freshmen to learn the necessary skills of research and laboratory skills. As a member of FRI, I was able to have the opportunity to serve as a research assistant as part of the “Supramolecular Sensors” research stream. This was an organic chemistry research lab headed by professor and researcher Dr. Eric Anslyn. The research was primarily focused on constructing differential array sensors that can ultimately be applied to many fields such as homeland security, the food industry, environmental science, and clinical diagnostics. Majority of the work I completed focused on construction of peptide-based sensors that can be used to differentiate wine varietals. My daily

Everyone belongs somewhere, and it’s our job as mentors to help them find where that is. I can face that challenge with “uphill thoughts” and to show the freshmen that you should step out of your comfort zone to try the things that you think you will enjoy, no matter what others think. Telling them to be themselves is one thing, but actually showing them is a whole other obstacle. I am ready to show them my nerdiness and prove that high school can be one of the best times of your life as long as you make it

Coming into high school as a freshman scared and not knowing what to do was one of the many thoughts that were in my mind, but now as a senior that is ready to graduate in a couple of weeks I wish I could have known a couple of things before starting my journey till this day. I have some important advice from my past past experiences to you as a freshman is: Starting a sport to play, Getting involved with clubs, and Being social.

I just can’t believe there is only few more days of high school left. As the days are getting closer and closer, it's getting sad. I still remember the day I stepped into Maine East High School as a Freshman, at that time, all I wished for was to graduate from this school with good grades. High school was not the way I imagined, it is way different from what I thought and definitely different from Middle School. Freshman year was the “exploring/adventure” year, finding where each classes were, what activities/clubs were offered at this school and many more. Freshman year went quickly and then Sophomore year came up. Sophomore year was probably the least stressful year in high school but from Sophomore year my family and friends started asking me the scariest question “What are you doing after high school, which career?

The first year of college comes with many changes and challenges. These changes can include the food in the cafeteria, study habits, time management skills, and much more. Every student has to find their own way to handle the first year and determine what works best for them. For many the most essential change is living away from home. Campus life provides opportunities to become a part of a unique, diversified community. With these opportunities come challenges, such as having a roommate, being away from one’s parents, and determining self-limits.

Then you have the lower classmen the ones who are a bit more use to it after their first year. Upperclassmen tend to be more rude and bossy to the lower classmen because they know the freshman will fear them. However, my freshman year no one really was rude

Freshmen students do not have a choice of where they get their food, usually the dining hall is their only option. Freshmen do not have the ability to prepare their own meals, due to the lack of culinary resources.

As the year draws to a close, I reflect on what I have accomplished in my first semester of college. Not only have I grown as a writer but also as a person. This year was full of changes but I am glad that I remained steadfast in my beliefs and skills. While I learned things about myself in this course I also gained important writing and research skills.