My last Blogg

It’s almost hard to believe this is the last Blog entry. These last couple of weeks has been a little stressful. There are a lot of papers due at once. It’s now crunch time because it the end of the semester and what’s not end it time to turn and final time. Now at this time I wish it was like when I was in high school and they had if you had a C or better and didn’t miss more than 3 days you didn’t have to take finals. Now you really see students sitting in the hallways sleeping and studying.

            One thing I would advise and something I’ve always say use the sources because if I didn’t I don’t think I would have been able to make I through this year. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if needed. Close mouth can’t get help. I also think everyone shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. I have a meet tons of students you would think we had anything in common. Regardless if it’s age, color or even just by a person size or how they dress. Don’t be afraid to talk to someone by the way they’re different from you because you’ll never know that person can help you or be more interesting then you think. I know I have meet a great group of people this semester.  I concord a lot of my fears and accomplish some of goals. I’m able to take classes next semester I need for my major. I’m more open to try things and Last but not least I made through my 1 semester with great grades and I’m still breathing. Don’t let anything holds you back if want it go for it.

should you wait to go to college

With me being a little old starting school it has across my mind if it would have been better if I had went to college right after high school.  When I first got laid off I was kicking myself in the butt for not going to college right away because I would have something to fall back on. But in reality the only thing I would have been able to start is my basic classes because then I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Just by luck I was already working at a nice paying job. You’re always told you need to know what want to go to school as long as I can remember. But it’s not so easy for all students because sometimes it hard to really think of something to go to school for when you’re not interested in anything. It t ok me fifteen years to decide. I’m not saying don’t go to school right away but if your sure don’t. Right now I can say I’m a lot more focus then I use to be. No more sitting in the back our sitting by friends to talk. It’s more about learning and getting everything taken care of. Don’t get me wrong I have meet some many different  people different  personality, ages you name it and I have enjoyed them but right now I more determine to make sure I meet my goals. So on my behalf waiting was better for me I guess it just depends on the situation

These last two weeks have been a little busy than normal.  Last week was mid-terms. Which means this is the middle of the semester. By luck I had only two paper due for mid-tern and but by the grace of god I’m still alive and making it. Believe at first I question if I was going to make it. I also have sign up for the TRIO club which is a club for first time college students. They have a lot to offer and with the class I want to sign up for next semester I’m going to need there service for the free tutoring, So those of you who are the first person in your immediate family you are able to be in this program. There are many things this program offers.

                This week is a little busy and streeful for student s because you’re able to enroll in class for next semester so the lines and advisor offices have been full. It’s the early bird gets worm. So if there a class or a certain teacher you better get on it now. Now I have to wait until next week to meet with my advisor because I want to take class that I need to take for my major not class that I don’t really need.

                For all my returning students those of you have been out as long as I have there one more thing I wanted to tell you about when writing your papers. You don’t have to go to the library anymore and look through card catalogs they have a system on the ICC web site where you can type in your title or subject it brings up everything from where and when the information comes from. You should try it. I did feel a little old when the other students said they Google there info instead of the card catalog.

               

Well I guess you guys are wondering what happen with the testing since the last time you guys heard from me.  The imagine thing that I'm on a beach didn’t get for me. What I had to do was think of something that relaxed me to help me. Because before that everything from me having to pick up the kids, what am I cooking, to I need to wash the cloths would be going on in my head. At time I thought I were skis frantic they would be so many confession going on in my head. But once I settle down and thought of something else and took a deep breath I was able to settle down.  I got a 2 A’s and a B I also was able to get a 90 when I retook my compass test.

                Which leads me to my next subject this week the Compass test? I don’t agree with the Compass testing. I don’t know if any of you have test anxiety. I did this kept from taking classes I needed for my major and set me back. It wasn’t I didn’t know the work it was I couldn’t settle down. I am writing a paper on this. I was wondering how many of you have had the same problem, were your not able to get in some of your classes because your compass test. You’re passing the class it first placed you in but not the test. The crazy thing is they tell you "You can take as many time as you need.”Guess what you can only take it three times a year and after that you have to get permission from an advisor after that you’re done for another year and have to wait.

                On a positive note there are teacher that willing to help you prepare to take the test. My English teacher helped me.  So don’t be afraid to ask for help if you needed. I learn close mouth can’t get help.

Don't let testing scare you

Well ,were further into the school year and there more work that we have to do but it seems like my biggest problem is testing so last week I told you guys that I was going to a anxiety lecture last Thursday with Bev Evans. It’s was a refreshing to know that I wasn’t the only person with this problem because I really thought I was the only goof troop that had this problem and felt the same way. If you’re having problems like once you get the test and you can’t remember your name, the feelings you may get when the other students are getting done before and there walking out and you feel like you’re not that smart because you’re still sitting there. Or maybe you have the problem like me where I know until that test is placed in front of me. She told us the key thing to do is to relax and get rid of the can't in your head. Imagine your on a beach or some where relaxing when you start feeling this way. Today is going to be my first day since the lecture so I’ll see how this works. One thing I would like to tell you guys don’t be embrassed if you’re the last one still sitting there do what’s best for you and block them out.

           For one of my classes I also had to see a play and that play was called The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. This was a small comedy of the story your were told as a child by only five actors. I took my girls and thought it was funny if you time you should go and check out the next showing is Oct 3 at 230. The second half is the best.

use your sources

Hopefully I haven’t discourage any of from going back to school. Hey I’m 34 and I thought I was old going back to school but walking the halls you meet and see all different ages of student you have the students that just graduated this May, middle age student and students you may think at that age you wouldn’t dare. Those students are the most fun to talk to because a lot of them have been through a lot and others just wanted something different. It really inspire me to see them because if there age didn’t matter when there in there 50’s I shouldn’t So if your out there letting that stop you because as they say age is nothing but a number.
This week I also learn at ICC where I attend there a lot of different programs to help with your homework. This week I’ve tried 3 different things they have there to help the students. The 1^st one I tried was The Studio the studio is a program that they have build to help scatter brain students like me or students
Who need help with writing paper, coming up with topics anything you can come up with when it comes to writing a paper they can help you. I sat down with Justin he help me chose which topic I wanted to read write about. So if you’re a student at ICC check it out it really does help.
I also went to the Math Lab now any homework or questions you may have with your homework they have someone there to help you. I went there with a homework assignment and in 5 min I caught on to what It seems so difficult to figure out from reading the assignment at home. I went there and it like what that’s it.
Last but not least I went to talk to Tara Lindsay she a guide consular she helps a lot when you getting discourage about your class or just anything going on in school. She listens and gives you advise and looks for options for you. Like right now I experiencing a problem when I take a test I freak out. She suggested for me to take a anxiety testing workshop this Thursday I’m really looking forward to get. I’ll let you guys know next week how that goes. My advise this week is to try some of these programs they offer at school and it can make it a lot easier for you

1st week

So this was my first week of college. Boy was it a challenge for those of you that have never been to ICC (Illinois Central College) the East Peoria campus there is a work out there.  It's a pretty nice size parking lot and campus. The parking lot it self is horrible. I mean think I'm going to lose 50 pounds from it. "OMG"  My first three classes are back to back so I have to carry these hevey books. Looks like I'm have muscles in my arms to.

So I get to the campus and now I have to find my classes. HELP! after walking it seems like for ever I find my class. My advice to you is one you get your schedule make a trip to the campus and find your classes.That way you wont be like me looking like a lost puppy.I have to carry my schedule around everyday. At least if you do this you will have a route to your class.Well that's my advice for this week to talk to guys next week.

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