Friday, January 31, 2014

And We're Back at it!

So far, this semester has been extremely chaotic! 6 classes, 2 jobs, and the Praxis test!

Bring. It. On.

I know I talked a lot about Evernote last semester, but it really has helped me so much! I have so many assignments due, places to go, and studying to do. With Evernote, I have been able to organize everything for my week. Last week, I added working out into my schedule. I am dedicating this semester to my classes and bettering myself from the inside out. My goals are to get Dean's List again, get healthier, and maintain a positive attitude. I know this semester is going to be more challenging than the rest, but I am ready to take it on. One of my professors is set on helping is to learn, not to recite. I love Stockton, because this is not the first professor that I have had that is set on making his students better people and learners, rather than having us recite vocabulary words. It is so exciting, and challenging, to be in classes such as these. There is more work to be done and more dedication required, but I have already learned so much in the past 3 weeks. This is the kind of teacher I want to be. I want to help my students find their strengths, and help them turn their "weaknesses" into strengths. My students are going to want to learn and love to learn. I know that this is going to be a challenge, but I will embrace the difficulties and use them as an opportunity for me to grow and learn.

Let's remember to do this in every day life. Instead of getting discouraged by difficulties, embrace them. Every hardship is an opportunity for growth and learning.