High School Vs. Dual Enrollment

Before starting English 1102 I was so excited because I knew who class I wanted to take; but, his class was full. I was a very sad cookie. Then my friend Josh told me her knew a professor that was better than the one I wanted and that I would love her class. I’m glad I trusted Josh and took this class. In my English 1102 class I evolved as a writer, experienced a lot of new things, made a few mistakes, and learned from them.

I believe I've grown as a student for skills for Academic Success because ,when I started 9th grade at Vaughn I was not happy with the grade I got. I had very poor grammar. I always tried my best to get a good grade or at least a better grade then the one I had. Now I believe I improve my grades and skills for Academic Success because there was stuff I didn't understand. When I started Vaughn I didn't know that is freshman had to have 130 reading points. When I heard that I started reading books ,didn't really concentrate because I was not use to reading but now I finish a book and move on to the next one.

I hate reading and writing I never show interesting and I thought it was boring and just slept the whole period. But taking English 096 in my first semester at Harold Washington has impacted my writing skills in a positive way. This class helped me to learn more the skills I needed to become a better writer I college and for my future. Professor Thomas helped me with my writing and showed me that I do not have to be a perfect writer to get my point across. Like every writer we have are weaknesses and are strongest strategies. One of my weak is brainstorming ideas for my topic or how to compare two stories. But the class thought me how to comprehend the stories and try to make things they have in common. English 096 have also helped me to communicate more with my peers. My peers will help me revise my writing and make common so I can fix them and just make my final draft. I changed how I write because when the semester I was as good as a writer because I thought it was boring. But time passed I started to feel interesting and with the help of the professor I started to write better. The professor was determined to make us better writer. He would do every morning warm up and it seems small but it had an impact of how I write. Because I learned little things I never heard about.

Having such a hard English class really opens student’s eyes to how easy they had it in the past years of their life. Many college students take several classes throughout the week. Therefore, it is going to be hard to keep up with all of them. Especially when it is hard enough to keep up with one. Students that are coming straight from high school are going to realize that the classes in college are harder than what they have been used to. They will finally understand why everyone in the past had told them that it was going to be so much different than high

Over the course of time, I have learned that learning is essential if you want to be successful. Whether it is about life skills or school, learning is a habit that everyone uses in a way to become successful. One of my main goals is to obtain the most out of college so that I can input what I learn in school in the outside world. Meaning that I want to learn as much as I possibly can in any course, especially in this course. I expected this course to be a review of my English class during my senior year of high school, but I extended on what I had previously learned about English. As this semester of ENG 111 ends, I can say that I have improved skills that involve grammar, structuring a paragraph with supporting details, and opening my

For the short amount of time I have attended English 1101 through Sinclair I have learned that college courses are not like high school. English 1101 is even a sugar coated version of a real college class because I do not leave my high school campus. This class puts a lot more responsibility on the students compared to high school. I noticed that my usual procrastination did not make the cut. I have perceived that my grammar, vocabulary, and editing skills have

Througout my academic career, I have learned as much about myself as I have learned in school, whether it be from high school, to community college, and my journey that lead me to Arizona State University. I can honestly say as my parents did, that I wish I would’ve tried harder in high school. I scraped by taking the easiest classes possible and choosing to take the easy way out. Looking at my transcript makes me cringe, because I know that I am capable of so much more. I wish that I would’ve taken the honor classes and tried so that I would’ve been able to apply to a college other than a community college. My time at Mohave Community College was a significant improvement from my experience in high school. Not only did I graduate with near honors (3.49), I had made the Dean’s list and Honors List for three out of my four semesters, the first time this had happened since middle school. I had never felt more motivated and focused in my life. I was taking 16 credits and prospering and had a balance of work, school, and a social life. I had never felt more proud of my self in my life. As I sit here and write this paper, I question my time here at ASU as I try to plan the nex chapter of my life. I wonder where I am supposed to go and what I am supposed to do.School for the first time had become a priority, however, it began to consume my life. I would spend hours and hours on end doing homework and studying, and although there seems to be nothing wrong with this, I wouldn’t go

Coming to college has shown me information and knowledge I never thought I was capable of learning and it will be knowledge I will use for the rest of my life. I came to college last year for my own personal growth and to expand my horizons. I thought about what I wanted to do after high school and continuing my education was number one on my list. I’m here simply to better my future, expand my knowledge, increase my potential, and learn more about myself. I want to make my family and myself proud by completing college and getting a degree. Bettering my future and making sure I have the information to be able to do my future career is my top priority because it’s the only thing I have continually been working for since the 9th grade. Expanding my knowledge in these courses that will soon get me to the school I need to be at is a compelling reason for me to stay motivated enough to wake up in the morning and push myself to come to school. I hope to increase my potential and develop into

While in high school, students have the opportunity to earn college credit to work towards a degree, while earning high school credit at the same time. This is referred to as dual credit, and more and more students are beginning to take advantage of its many purposes. Two types of these dual credit programs are dual enrollment and advanced placement. While both programs have their advantages, there are several reasons that dual enrollment is rightfully preferred by students than its counterpart. Dual enrollment courses benefit students more overall than advanced placement courses, as dual enrollment programs give students the same benefits, if not more, without the intense rigor and risks associated with advanced placement.

Although I stumbled quite a bit along the way, taking courses that challenged me mentally, making grades that aren’t indicative of my true performance in a course while searching for a major and career I would be passionate about, at least I was afforded a chance to do so. My education became more than just an academic pursuit; it became

I feel very fortunate to have been selected to participate in this program and educational opportunity, in which there were only 15 spots for my high school. Since junior year, I have been taking two classes at the community college, along with my high school classes at Dougherty Valley. This experience is extremely invaluable, and I firmly believe that it is positioning me to succeed in college because now I know how rigorous college courses are. At the start of my first semester in the program, my college freshman English professor proclaimed, “This class will be unlike any high school or college class you have taken. Much of what you learned involves unlearning.” Boy, he was not kidding! After countless sleepless nights and many stressful days, devoting the bulk of my time to reading pages and pages of literature and writing draft after draft of essays, I ultimately figured out what was necessary to succeed in his class. There were many times, when it seemed hopeless, to not only my classmates, but to me. But I would not give up, no matter how hopeless it seemed. To overcome a challenge, is not only about putting in the effort and properly managing the time, but also about asking for help when needed, being curious and engaged, and more importantly, believing that one is capable of overcoming any challenge at which one

It is unbelievable that I will be a senior next year and will be graduating. Currently as a junior, it seems like these past three years have significantly contributed to my development. When I first arrived at Waverly High School, I knew little of many skills that were needed to be a successful student. Having parents that were from a foreign country who didn’t speak English as their primary language and being the oldest sibling, it made it difficult for me to get help during challenging times in school. However, this complication assisted me by improving my communication skills. Because I wasn’t able to get much help from my parents, I started to interact with many of my peers, teachers, counselors, and others in my

Ultimately, I want to feel like I have grown as a professional, a student, a writer, and a leader when I complete my program. I do not want to look back and see how I got in my own way of success. Instead, I want to look back and marvel at how much I grew and be proud. I feel

I was never sure I can make it this far I had the knowledge and the drive, then I finally got my Breakthrough in life. I always wanted to go to college becauses I knew the endless possibilities that can happen in my life and my family. When I was given an opportunity to increase my chances at making college I waste a second to take my chance and looking back on 3 summers I made the right decision. Through reflecting on my times as breakthrough student, I learned that my biggest area of growth have been dealing with challenges, working with discomfort, and discovering new concepts.

“I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.” These offbeat yet abiding words have always struck a chord of fervor within me each time I read them. Once said by the honorable Patrick Henry Jr., and under a different context at this time in history, this quote can render an abundance of meanings if given the proper circumstances; which is why, in my opinion, it will remain everlasting to me. Experience is what guides many of us. It is what allows us to develop into the individuals we seek to become. Not too long ago, I was a student at an esteemed college of my choosing. As ecstatic as I was in receiving my new- found freedom of entering into adulthood, I unfortunately, after a few years of school and due to some very personal circumstances, decided to suspend my studies momentarily and to take a break from school. I do not regret the decision, for regret will hinder you from providing those experiences that will shape you to progress into a better person. Instead, I embrace them. Those experiences have “guided” me to be more formidable and wiser as an individual, and through those experiences, I feel blessed, honored, and fit to retry to continue my education at your venerated institution: The University of Washington in Seattle.