What is a college student and how do we affect change?!

College students are around many different people. Getting out and talking to people will allow you to realize that everyone has a different background. Everyone has their own problems. Some are more serious than others. You can help them if you pay attention. As groups college students get things done faster in the community. The fear of letting the others down will help you to go through with more volunteering.
Apsu 1000 has helped me realize how different everyone is. It helped me talk to others and know a little of how their lives are shaped.

APSU 1000 Advantagous?

I do not believe APSU 1000 at APSU is advantageous. It was a waste of time. We did not do anything that I felt could help me in college. It was like a dumb high school class. I do not believe that it will help me navigate through the rest of my years of college. This class should be something that is a choice.

If i could start this semester over

Experiencing this first semester of college I have realized that it is very tough to go to college full time and work full time. If I would have known how hard it was I probably would have chosen something different, like maybe online, or community college. I just moved out on my own and everything happening at once is very difficult and stressful.

I am afraid to let my family down by being a college drop out even though I do not need college for my career. So many choices to make!

Future Career

I am a HUGE adrenaline junky!! That is the reason why I am going for a career a police officer. The thrill of chasing and catching criminals excites me! Also my father was a policeman and I was raised on doing things right. I want to help the community. I want to make sure everyone is safe.
I am not one that likes slow paced, office work. I want to be out and about.

I know to have this career you must be at least 21 years old. This is because you have to carry a gun. There is not any further education needed beyond college, but I want to be the best out of anyone to better my chances of scoring the job.

I just can't wait to get going!! :))

Diversity in college

Diversity in College is very important for everyone's future. It does not matter what career field you go in, you will encounter different races and cultures. Being exposed to different people in college will prepare you for when you are exposed to them out in the real world. You can learn and understand different cultures from experience.
Also, you may find yourself interested in a different culture. You may find the Indian culture fascinating and maybe move to India to be a doctor. Being exposed to diversity early in your life will prepare you on how to act when you see something abnormal to American cultures.

Financial Literacy

You must understand financial literacy while going to college to keep yourself less stressful. Times could be hard. If you are a commuter you have to manage your money so you have gas to get to and from school. Also you will be spending most of your time on campus so you need to think about what you are going to eat. Do you need to budget so you can eat on campus? Also paying student loans back will be tough. Everyone should ask help on the best ways to start paying loans. College cost a lot of money. People need to be well educated in how to keep from paying more than what they need to.

Primary and Secondary Research/Sources

 Primary and Secondary research sources are mutually beneficial to college students because they allow them to get a wide variety of information. You can use the usual book or internet to get information, but what about a scholarly journal. You could find extra information that maybe would not be show on the internet. This could make your paper stand out.

Change

Any one person can effect change. You just have to be passionate about it and engage yourself. You have to act on something that you see needs a change. You can change someone's life by doing something little, or big.

An example from the book Outcasts United would be that the main character Luma saw something that needed change. She saw that boys from war torn countries need something to look forward to. They moved to the United States and were very poor. She saw that she had more than what she needed and decided to help them. She started a soccer team and helped them do better in school. She also helped their families by starting a company that the boys' mothers could work at.

You don't have to do something as big as Luma to make change. All you have to do is start. Start somewhere.

community engagement

I believe community engagement is very import, but I do not do as much of it as I should. I see community engagement as doing things for others, without pay, to help someone. This could be anywhere between volunteering and Rivers and Spires for the kids zone, and donating food for a homeless shelter.

When i do a community engagement project it usually has something to do with helping children or someone who is need of food or shelter. I like donating supplies, food, clothing, and all kinds of things because I know that I have more than what I need when others are suffering. Sometimes I will donate money to organizations that are trying to fund diseases for children. I only reason why I say sometimes is because I am not actually sure if my money is going toward the need that is said.

I feel like if you have more than what you need, you should help your community to support those that do not have enough.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is avoiding plagiarism and cheating. Give other writers some credit for why they have done. Do your own work. You were smart enough to get into college, so you should be smart enough to have your own ideas! :)

Campus Resources

At the moment, I use D2L a lot. I have some friends who this is their first time going to Austin Peay, and they never get on D2L. I feel that this is the most important resource here at APSU. The teachers email you things, your assignments are posted on here, some professors have you do quizzes, and they also post information that pertains to your class discussion. Later in the semester students start to see their grades as well. In some way D2L is a life savor.

Later I know I will be using the library for a resource. I will be using the program Austin to help myself find articles that are needed for class. I know I will be doing a career essay soon, so Austin will probably become my best friend! ;)
Austin Library Database

what skills do college students need to have to find academic success?

College students are mostly well rounded. We have to have various skills to help us continue with our academics. Time management is very important. College isn't like high school. When something is due on a specific date, it must be done. There is NO accepted late work and no excuses for the late work. You have to get yourself in a routine to remember what you need to have done on a specific day. Whether you write it down in a calendar or set a reminder on your cell phone, having work on time is important. Being to class on time falls under the time management category as well. Wake up and GO TO CLASS!!

Most college students are pretty smart. Some are smarter than others. College students need these "smarts." If you feel like you are struggling, there is ALWAYS help around. College campuses offer many tutoring opportunities especially in core classes like Math, Science, and History. There are computer labs everywhere on campus where you can research the web to help you understand things in your class also.

One more thing a college student needs to be is.... Technology friendly! The world is advancing big in technology and college campuses take advantage in it widely. Most things that professors need you to do are found online. You have to know how to research using the web, write papers using a computer, and check email to know why is going on. Teachers use so much technology in the classroom it is almost crazy. Sometimes this technology allows the teacher to explain things much better than if they would have to read from the old "textbook."

Dictionary term college student means a student enrolled in a college or university, but there is more to a college student than going to college. College students are involved with the community. We have organizations, clubs, and attend many events. We have lives outside of the class room. Some live outside of campus, like myself. Most college students are between the ages of 18 and 22, but there are those students who waited later in life to go to college, maybe at the age of 30 or 40. We all have to go to class, work, and remember to do homework everyday!We are all people, and we love to have fun! 

 

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