Freshman year of high school, I had a fairly steep learning curve when it came to time management. Even now it is not one of my strong suits. However, this semester it has seemed to come easier than past ones. So far, this has been one of my best semesters of high school. Things seemed to fall into place. My professors have been great, and my classes have been challenging, without overwhelming me.
One of the things that has been new for me this semester, is meeting and working with new teachers. Being homeschooled, I had the same teachers all through junior high, and high school. I have found that I like teachers who are upfront, and don't leave any room for misunderstandings. A frustration I have had this semester is that one of my professors has a tendency towards ambiguity. While he knows the material and seems to really enjoy the subject, he is occasionally indecisive and vague his lectures. I am often told that I am direct, and that is a trait that I like in other people as well, so his mannerisms leave me... discontented.
As I mentioned, I am very blunt, and one of my classes has really spoken to that side of me. I am taking Intro to Logic, and so far it has been my favorite. In class we do logic puzzles, which were new to me when I first started the course, but are now what I look forward to the most. When I work on this subject, I can practically feel my mental gears cranking, and I love it.
In the past, I was often bored by my classes because things were not pushing me enough, but this semester has been the perfect balance of quick assignments and tasks that have made me sit down and consider all angles. Because this semester has been so balanced, I have not had too much trouble staying motivated. Whenever I am feeling stressed and worn out, I boost myself back up with reminders of where I want to be in the future. Studying now, is for my benefit later.
Time management is one of my biggest challenges too. I look at school that way too, I think of the future good that will come from education.
ReplyDeleteIts nice to find a class that Is tailored to your talents. You will see how fast time fly's by in that class. For the future try and find the positive in every class and you will see how fun class is.
ReplyDeleteTime management is one of the hardest things anybody has to deal with. I agree with you about a subject not pushing you so it tends to start boring you I also struggle with that in high school.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't even image the transition from home school to college. I commend you for you adaptability and determination.
ReplyDeleteI think school is a place to learn about a new subject but also to learn about ourselves. Time management is always tough, I have the same struggle, all we can do is try to find a way to get around it.
ReplyDeleteThat is so great that you are taking classes that you enjoy. Also, i think we all have a little boost thinking of how these courses will help us get to where we want to be in the future.
ReplyDeleteI also don't like when teachers leave things unclear. That's good that your assignments allow you to balance everything.
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