I will attend Math tutoring every week even if I do not have any questions, just for practice and clarification.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is always scheduling something and not going to it, because I find other things to do. Things or activities that are not helpful for my classes.
I will eliminate this hurdle by telling someone that I am going to tutoring so I will be held accountable for my actions, because if I just tell myself I am going, I too can tell myself you don't have to go.
My time frame for achieving this is going to the first tutoring session on this Sunday February 13, 2011 at 8:15
My reward for achieving this is a movie after attending each tutoring session, after I review my notes and do some practice on my on.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Clemons and its affect on my study habits.....
Last semester, I only visited the library when I needed to study for tests or to socialize with someone who know I was going to there. I can recall only checking out books for my Internet Research Project for Prof. Bowles. I could have improved my study habits by going to library to complete homework, study or to read for classes. I heard people tell me to study in the library however I thought I could do things my way and get great results like I did in high school. I was completely mistaken. I learned that my habits were all wrong, and it was pretty much too late to turn it around.
After reading the book and understanding what works best for me, I have learned that being away from my room is most beneficial to the amount of work I get done. For the past 2 weeks, I have come to Clemons and have done my homework until I was finished. I have formed a small study group with Joy, Jordan and Courtney. We push each other to complete assignments and help each other when we don't understand. Unlike last semester, I read in entirety for all my classes. I also start on assignments early and I try not to procrastinate or put things off for another day when I free time to do them at the library.
I have better expectations for this semester, academically and being more involved on Grounds. I can see things working better for me. I have a positive attitude towards work and being at school as a whole. I believe because of my poor first semester grades, it has propelled me to make a 360 degree change in my habits and attitudes towards classes and homework.
After reading the book and understanding what works best for me, I have learned that being away from my room is most beneficial to the amount of work I get done. For the past 2 weeks, I have come to Clemons and have done my homework until I was finished. I have formed a small study group with Joy, Jordan and Courtney. We push each other to complete assignments and help each other when we don't understand. Unlike last semester, I read in entirety for all my classes. I also start on assignments early and I try not to procrastinate or put things off for another day when I free time to do them at the library.
I have better expectations for this semester, academically and being more involved on Grounds. I can see things working better for me. I have a positive attitude towards work and being at school as a whole. I believe because of my poor first semester grades, it has propelled me to make a 360 degree change in my habits and attitudes towards classes and homework.
Reading for my English Lit Class( Black Writers in America)
After reading about 8 short stories and one book by black authors, I realized I have a passion for African American literature and literary criticism. As I could always remember I have always wanted to be a doctor. Specifically I wanted to become a pediatrician, however after my last semester in high school and my first semester at UVa, I have learned that I have I am interested in literature and close readings. I have learned that I enjoy writing more than being tested on information. I have researched major and minor requirements for English as well as African American Studies.
Something that Sparked my Intellectual and Spiritual Interest
Being in college has allowed me understand that every nice person you meet isn’t always nice as they appear. They seem to be perfect and faultless, when you actuality they are human, like we all are and make mistakes. After that being said, I would like to say that I view myself as being a person growing into the Christian walk of life, and I know I sin and make mistakes concerning my religion everyday, however I understand that God is the only one that can judge my decisions and actions. This brings to me to the topic which has affected my spirit concerning my religious beliefs and being apart of a sorority in college, which I thought was completely plausible in God’s eyes. However I guess my thoughts were incorrect according the Divine Three.
The Divine Three is a ministry started by three African American students who attend the University. They have online videos of sermons where they preach or in my opinion bash college experience through misuse of God's word. In a way I think the original idea of starting ministry is sounds perfectly fine, however I only believe it can be successful to those who have good intentions. The three people behind the organization have caused a buzz around campus and an article was written in the Cavalier Daily about their views of fraternity and sorority life and how it is connected to the workings of the devil. The article was written in yesterday’s newspaper, entitled, “Who’s playing devil’s advocate?” by Stephanie Waities. In my opinion they slander something that they nothing about, being that neither of them have when apart of Greek Life, here or anywhere for that matter. How can somebody can speak on issues, which they haven’t personally experienced? It’s borderline hypocrisy. A quote from the clips is “These people going into these sororities and fraternities, are pledging their all to them. And they still think that they are Christians. Pledging your all to something that is not God and God alone, is tantamount to taking up arms with the Devil.” This line makes me angry and sort of sorry for them to believe that God ordained them to judgers of other people. I thought Christians were supposed to non-judgmental towards one another and to offer advice without bashing opinions and decisions.
The Divine Three is a ministry started by three African American students who attend the University. They have online videos of sermons where they preach or in my opinion bash college experience through misuse of God's word. In a way I think the original idea of starting ministry is sounds perfectly fine, however I only believe it can be successful to those who have good intentions. The three people behind the organization have caused a buzz around campus and an article was written in the Cavalier Daily about their views of fraternity and sorority life and how it is connected to the workings of the devil. The article was written in yesterday’s newspaper, entitled, “Who’s playing devil’s advocate?” by Stephanie Waities. In my opinion they slander something that they nothing about, being that neither of them have when apart of Greek Life, here or anywhere for that matter. How can somebody can speak on issues, which they haven’t personally experienced? It’s borderline hypocrisy. A quote from the clips is “These people going into these sororities and fraternities, are pledging their all to them. And they still think that they are Christians. Pledging your all to something that is not God and God alone, is tantamount to taking up arms with the Devil.” This line makes me angry and sort of sorry for them to believe that God ordained them to judgers of other people. I thought Christians were supposed to non-judgmental towards one another and to offer advice without bashing opinions and decisions.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Personal Action Statement (Chapter 6)
I will meet Dean Kimberly Bassett to ensure a good semester and to get acquainted with her.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is procrastinating scheduling with her assistant.
I will eliminate this hurdle by scheduling a meeting sometime this week, preferably on Friday.
My time plan for achieving this is within the next 3 days.
My reward for achieving this is knowing a Dean whoI can talk to and got o for advice during my years at the University.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is procrastinating scheduling with her assistant.
I will eliminate this hurdle by scheduling a meeting sometime this week, preferably on Friday.
My time plan for achieving this is within the next 3 days.
My reward for achieving this is knowing a Dean whoI can talk to and got o for advice during my years at the University.
Personal Action Statement (Chapter 5)
I will join more extracurricular activities on grounds. More specifically United Sisters, Daniel Hale Pre-med Society and volunteering with Hope Community Center and possibly becoming an officer for Black Voices.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is not attending meetings and putting it off until next week constantly.
I will eliminate this hurdle by scheduling meetings in my phone and committing to a friend that I will be in attendance which will make me more accountable for my actions.
My time plan for achieving this is within the next month.
My reward for achieving this is increasing my network and friends as well as being apart of great groups on grounds.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is not attending meetings and putting it off until next week constantly.
I will eliminate this hurdle by scheduling meetings in my phone and committing to a friend that I will be in attendance which will make me more accountable for my actions.
My time plan for achieving this is within the next month.
My reward for achieving this is increasing my network and friends as well as being apart of great groups on grounds.
Personal Action Statement (Chapter 4)
I will review my lecture notes after class and before the following class for a better understanding of material.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is just laziness and thinking that I will retain information without review before and after classes.
I will eliminate this hurdle by reviewing notes before starting homework each night.
My time plan for achieving this is within the next two weeks to consistently review my notes.
My reward for achieving this is getting good grades on quizzes and overall better retention and understanding.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is just laziness and thinking that I will retain information without review before and after classes.
I will eliminate this hurdle by reviewing notes before starting homework each night.
My time plan for achieving this is within the next two weeks to consistently review my notes.
My reward for achieving this is getting good grades on quizzes and overall better retention and understanding.
Personal Action Statement (Chapter 3)
I will visit my music and calculus professors' office hours frequently because I often have questions that when reading and doing my homework.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is that their office hours are doing the time that I usually see my friends at Newcomb and meet for lunch.
I will eliminate this hurdle by practicing self-control and understanding which priorities are more important. The most important priority in my life right now is school and socializing can be scheduled at another time.
My time plan for achieving this is at least once a week or once every other week, not just before quizzes and tests.
My reward for achieving this is having a good time with my friends on the weekends. :)
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is that their office hours are doing the time that I usually see my friends at Newcomb and meet for lunch.
I will eliminate this hurdle by practicing self-control and understanding which priorities are more important. The most important priority in my life right now is school and socializing can be scheduled at another time.
My time plan for achieving this is at least once a week or once every other week, not just before quizzes and tests.
My reward for achieving this is having a good time with my friends on the weekends. :)
Personal Action Statement (Chapter 2)
I will begin planning and scheduling my day away from my room so I am more productive.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is my increasing need for sleep. I during the day when I have beaks I am often tempted to go to my room and take naps.
I will eliminate this hurdle by going to Clemons or the Music Library during down time during the day.
My time plan for achieving this is over the next semester.
My reward for achieving this is improvement in my academic success.
My greatest hurdle to achieving this is my increasing need for sleep. I during the day when I have beaks I am often tempted to go to my room and take naps.
I will eliminate this hurdle by going to Clemons or the Music Library during down time during the day.
My time plan for achieving this is over the next semester.
My reward for achieving this is improvement in my academic success.
Monday, February 7, 2011
NYTimes Article of Interest: "Google Art Project Provides Access to Works and Museums
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/arts/design/07google.html?ref=todayspaper
Google has launched a website that offers online viewing of museums around the world. It offers up close and magnifying views of paintings and other works of art visible from your computer screen. Roberta Smith, the writer says there are many bugs to be worked out but the site offers more than 1,000 works of art on the site. Smith claims that because of Google, a viewer can see something that wasn't visible before, "Google maintains that, beyond details you may not have noticed before, you can see things not normally visible to the human eye." I didn't take her word for it, I did some viewing of my own and I must agree with Smith that the paintings, the ceiling works, and other pieces of art work are incredible, giving the credit to Google. She goes on to say that googleartproject.com offers great reproductions that allow the viewer to magnify the picture, "What you see is a very good reproduction that offers the option to pore over the surface with an adjustable magnifying rectangle. This feels like an eerie approximation, at a clinical, digital remove, of the kind of intimacy usually granted only to the artist and his assistants, or conservators and preparators." Smith also says that Google enhances the online art experience, which before seemed a little sketchy. This venture by Google is the "latest phase of simulation that begin with the invention of photography." My favorite line of the whole article is the last line,"For all that time they have been the next best thing to being there. Now the next best thing has become better, even if it will never be more than next best." This line says that nothing is better than the original works of art, however this is the next best thing. I hope that you will find your way to the site, making a few impromptu visits to world renowned galleries and museums, without getting up from your computer.
Google has launched a website that offers online viewing of museums around the world. It offers up close and magnifying views of paintings and other works of art visible from your computer screen. Roberta Smith, the writer says there are many bugs to be worked out but the site offers more than 1,000 works of art on the site. Smith claims that because of Google, a viewer can see something that wasn't visible before, "Google maintains that, beyond details you may not have noticed before, you can see things not normally visible to the human eye." I didn't take her word for it, I did some viewing of my own and I must agree with Smith that the paintings, the ceiling works, and other pieces of art work are incredible, giving the credit to Google. She goes on to say that googleartproject.com offers great reproductions that allow the viewer to magnify the picture, "What you see is a very good reproduction that offers the option to pore over the surface with an adjustable magnifying rectangle. This feels like an eerie approximation, at a clinical, digital remove, of the kind of intimacy usually granted only to the artist and his assistants, or conservators and preparators." Smith also says that Google enhances the online art experience, which before seemed a little sketchy. This venture by Google is the "latest phase of simulation that begin with the invention of photography." My favorite line of the whole article is the last line,"For all that time they have been the next best thing to being there. Now the next best thing has become better, even if it will never be more than next best." This line says that nothing is better than the original works of art, however this is the next best thing. I hope that you will find your way to the site, making a few impromptu visits to world renowned galleries and museums, without getting up from your computer.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Personal Action Statement (Chapter 1)
I will work hard to receive a 3.0 or better this semester. My greatest hurdle to achieving this is my time management skills, being that I procrastinate, and sleep during the day whenI could be doing more productive, and I am easily distracted by social networks and friends. I will eliminate this hurdle by using my time more wisely during the week like going to the library during the day to cut out sleeping, thus going to sleep at a more reasonable hour. I will stay on top of my readings for class and be prepared to participate in class discussion. I will ask more questions when I need help. I will visit office hours for each class at least three times this semester, not only before big assignments are due and tests are given. I will refrain from using social networks as much as I do, because they hinder my academic achievement. My time frame for completing this is one semester. My reward for achieving this is some new sunglasses.
Monday, January 31, 2011
What motivates me.....
When I am feeling discouraged I like to listen to gospel music. One of my favorite songs, which corresponds with my favorite bible verse, is Thou O Lord by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. I first heard this song in eleventh grade when the concert choir that I was apart of sand it for competition. The song's general message is based off Psalms 3:1-8, "Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say on my soul. There is no help for him in God. But thou O Lord art a shield for me; my glory and the lifter of my hear. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me...." This scripture means that despite the people who doubt me and who are against me, the Lord is for me and with him anything is possible. No matter when I call on him, he hears me and answers me.
A book that has motivated me since 5th grade is "Gifted Hands" by Dr. Benjamin Carson, a pediatric Neurosurgeon, credited with being the first neurosurgeon to separate siamese twins conjoined at the head. He was born on September 18, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. His mother only received a third grade education, marrying at 13. His father left his mother to raise him and his brother. She encouraged them to read at least two books a week and write book reports for her. After very humble beginnings he attended Yale and medical school at the University of Michigan. He is now the Director of Neurosurgery at John Hopkins Medical Center and received the Medal of Honor in 2008 by George Bush. His story shows me that despite his upbringing and his surroundings he became very successful.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Personal Statement
I am Kristin G. Everett from Richmond, Virginia. I love hanging with my friends, listening to music and reading African American fiction and nonfiction. I have four brothers who i love dearly. I have wanted to be a doctor since reading Gifted Hands by Dr. Benjamin Carson, an African American pediatric neurosurgeon. Although I don’t want to be a neurosurgeon I want a career in medicine. I often think about being a traveling doctor working for a nonprofit organization.
Fall semester at UVA was truly a learning experience, socially and academically. I quickly learned that down time could potentially be my downfall. I learned that I was in competition with myself. I learned that going out every weekend isn’t always beneficial to my academic success. I learned that classes with over 100 people are not beneficial to my learning style. Using my time during the day to do homework, to study or go to office hours makes more sense than sleeping between classes. Fall semester I did just okay but I will say it wasn’t my best. I have a lot to improve including my study habits, daily routines and positive attitude towards achievement. One of my highs of the fall semester was meeting some great people that I would not have met without the Transition Program. I have become apart of Black Voices Gospel Choir, which gave me a spiritual family on grounds. One of my lows of my first semester was rooming with someone who doesn’t like me because of the color of my skin. I have experienced prejudice before because of my differences from people of my own race but it became something that I could not deal with. On the outside I seemed unchanged by the behavior she showed me, but on the inside it hurt me to experience this.
For the spring semester I look forward to a strong academic finish. I want to participate in more extracurricular activities and to start community service.
Fall semester at UVA was truly a learning experience, socially and academically. I quickly learned that down time could potentially be my downfall. I learned that I was in competition with myself. I learned that going out every weekend isn’t always beneficial to my academic success. I learned that classes with over 100 people are not beneficial to my learning style. Using my time during the day to do homework, to study or go to office hours makes more sense than sleeping between classes. Fall semester I did just okay but I will say it wasn’t my best. I have a lot to improve including my study habits, daily routines and positive attitude towards achievement. One of my highs of the fall semester was meeting some great people that I would not have met without the Transition Program. I have become apart of Black Voices Gospel Choir, which gave me a spiritual family on grounds. One of my lows of my first semester was rooming with someone who doesn’t like me because of the color of my skin. I have experienced prejudice before because of my differences from people of my own race but it became something that I could not deal with. On the outside I seemed unchanged by the behavior she showed me, but on the inside it hurt me to experience this.
For the spring semester I look forward to a strong academic finish. I want to participate in more extracurricular activities and to start community service.
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