Blog #1

List your own quote, favorite saying, song, or other expression of your feelings today
I dont have any...

List initial observations of your new environment.
I think its pretty much the same...(as highschool - just less classes)

List initial observations of your classes.
They are loaded with people and more independent.

What observations have you made about other students?
None really, I haven't observed other students

About your instructors?
They are all alright, T. Froiland is very unique/ cramming info in you so quickly, and so far my coolest teacher is K. Simon. But there is a difference in classes so that would probably explain why Kelly is my fav so far..

What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
Anatomy and lab with froiland!

Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
I knew them all because i've had anatomy for the last 3 years, but one that I slightly forgot is Supine and Prone - Prone is Anterior surface down (belly up) and Supine is Anterior surface up (lying on back).

List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
Havent had any events yet...
List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
Taking notes... but need for more studying..
List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
Not as much sports but that'll be a major challenge and blackjack either at the casino or on pogo..

Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
If the instructure says it is important or if I think is is important..

Based on your first readings in the TCB text, describe the differences between Active Learning & Passive Learning (reading, note-taking, etc..) - Passive is learning w/o trying to learn. Active learning would be taking notes and trying to learn.

Based on your first readings in the BT text, list TWO of favorite quotes and explain why they "speak" to you. -1. "It seemed like there was sooo much more free time in college than in hs. - until I realized that it isnt 'free' you're supposed to be studying! It's just that theres no one there to tell you to....." The reason why they speak to me is because there is more free time for me but I need to do more time management because i'm suppose to be studying and not watching sports. 2. "The biggest difference between hs. and college is the amount of reading. It's impossible to catch up if you get behind." I've gotten behind slightly and it's been very hard unlike in hs. I could catch up easily.

Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week. - To study well and get decent grades on quizzes and exams.