Back to School!

September 3rd, I get to go back to College! 

There is so much I hope to accomplish! 

I have orientation the 30 of August to find out more specifics of the College, hopefully find my rooms, and find out how I can get some help should I need it! I've already registered for classes and know my schedule, rooms, and teachers.  I was thinking about visiting before then to explore, and find the rooms myself so I'm not completely lost my first day! Ordering all the books, buying supplies, it's all making me more and more excited!

I'm going to be going back as an English Major, and although I know I have a lot of work ahead of me, I know that no matter what I've done all my life, I somehow manage to make my way to the English Arts, whether it is reading, writing, or researching.  

Heading back, I'm making myself a goals list to accomplish within the first 2 years:

1.  Keep my GPA above a 3.0

Ways to reach this:

Use tutoring, and don't be afraid to ask for help!

Do my homework

Keep attendance up! (Some take a whole letter grade off if you miss too many classes)

Stay organized, using my planner, and binders for respective classes

Stay at the college in between my classes to do homework and ask for more help.  

Have a teacher/tutor specifically for reading my papers

2.  Take my core classes within the first 2 years, and work on my "major" classes the latter 2. 

Take the advice of my advisors!

3.  At the end of the 2 years, make sure I am eligible for Sigma Tau Delta! 

http://www.english.org/sigmatd/

4.  Enjoy the whole college experience!

Things I've learned about the College so far:

They are all about checks and balances: When I went in to register for classes, I went to the Student Academics Services Center and was introduced to my Freshman advisor.  I was able to schedule my classes, have questions answered, etc.  On the way back to the Admin Building, I ran into my transfer counselor who was on her way out to give a tour of the campus, but asked me to stay to talk to her.  While she did that, I was able to go to the bookstore, find out about my books, and turn my forms in.  When I came back, my counselor was concerned about keeping checks and balances:  asking how everything was, if I had any questions, how I liked everything so far, etc.  Everyone I meet is genuinely interested in seeing the students succeed. 

While it is a small campus, it makes for a personable environment.  Average class sizes are around 15. I'll have that small town school feel that I'm so used to, compared to the big universities in the area!

I am determined to do my best, I know that my future depends on how I do now.  

GO HAWKS!!!