New beginnings
// April 28th, 2010 // Comments
It’s easy to begin to feel nostalgic towards the end of a season, year, career, etc. I know many people graduating in the upcoming weeks, and I urge you all to take time and celebrate how far you’ve come and how hard you’ve worked to achieve this triumph. For me, it was easy to overlook my accomplishments because it seemed like everyone around me was doing the same thing. It was the satus quo. Only 1/3 have a college degree in the United States. The majority of adults in this country have no idea what it feels like to walk across a stage and shake the hand of a Dean. Celebrate your progress. Take a moment to forget about deadlines, car troubles, family issues, and errands to explore your own personal and professional growth. If you are not graduating yet, think about the steps you’ve made in the last year. How have you changed? How have you grown? These things mean more than any grade on a paper or a degree in a leather binding.
If you are currently teaching- Thank you! You are changing the lives of students every day, and in the face of a lot of adversity around, you continue to meet objectives and obstacles presented to you. It’s true this is only my first year teaching, and I feel I have a tremendous amount of growing to do, but I know my decision to teach and to be in schools is the right one.
I am counting the days, don’t believe I’m not, but I am trying to make the most of the last few days because I am realizing what it means to move on to another class of students. I am already remembering back to our first days together and how our relationships have evolved. No, not all were for the best, but they all changed and adapted. We all grew. I’m off to teach, but I might add some more later. Feel free to comment with your own accomplishments below. Feel selfish for a moment.
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As finals week approaches and I see the end of my sophomore year coming to an end, I have realized just how far I have come in the past two years. Starting out as a freshman, I looked ahead to the years of college I was about to begin and had times when I questioned whether or not I would be able to make it. As the semester when on, I slowly started to gain more confidence academically. I see now that absolutely anyone can go to college and succeed at it, too. There is no reason that only 1/3 of our nation has a college degree.
How true this post is! I have already experienced such an immense amount of change, and I am only just ending my freshman year of college! I did something WAY out of my box and went out of state for college, although only 3 hours away. It was a transition at first but looking back, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have been challenged so much in the past year, but every challenge I’ve faced has helped me grow as a person. I have met so many amazing people and really gotten a feel for the qualities I’m looking for in a true friend. I’ve faced adversity and tragedy, and been able to trudge my way through them. Life is truly an amazing thing, and I strongly believe that there’s always a rainbow after the storm. Thanks for your inspirational post, and good luck in all your future endeavors!
This year I feel I have grown so much as a person. I just recently joined the CEHS college and have decided on becoming a school conselor, and have learned I have to become a teacher first. In the begining I was nervous to find this out, but now that I have interacted with kids in the classroom and have learned about different teaching styles I am no very ready and excited to start this experience. My grades have improved so much this semester because I am more dedicated to my classes and studies now that I know what I want to do with my life. I cannot wait to see what next year has instore for me.
Since switching to the CEHS college at the end of my freshman year, i have gone through a huge transformation. I have improved my grades and focus and have ultimately began to identify myself as a teacher. Even though I am new to the teaching field, I have found great joy in helping expand the knowledge of young minds. I have no doubts that i have made the right decision to switch to the field.
I came into CEHS after a year and a half. These comments are very true, I feel, that one senses when they’ve found their niche. Could any of you describe how you “knew”? How did things begin to change for you? Was it the classes or teachers? Help others out there find that same dedication you all are describing. It might also help to point them to your responses here. I gain knowledge and insight by reading your responses, and I’d love to hear more. Congratulations again for all your accomplishments, everyone.
-Jarred