1) The biggest thing
that I have done to keep up with this course is change my habit of procrastination.
Instead of trying to complete assignments the day before they are due, I have started
working on them early in the week to ensure that I am able to complete them on
time without having to cram.
2) When it comes to giving up, its not something that I do.
Early on in my time in college I gave up on being an engineering major for a
variety of reason however what came of this was seriously letting my father
down. I assured him that this would hold me back and subsequently switched to
construction management. What I have learned from this over the past 3 years is
that there are some things that must be let go. By changing majors, I was happier
in school and with my subject that I was studying. However, since changing
majors I haven’t let anything slow me down. It was less of having to change
what I thought was going to be my life plan and more about how it affected
other people. As of my freshman Spring when I changed majors, I had taken a
different outlook on life. I put more effort in my work and had a completely different
work ethic. I have been closer to failing things that mean the most to me and
with how terrible that felt will never let it happen again. I keep that with me
today and it is what drives me.
3) Don’t let anyone tell you that something is impossible or
that you can’t do it. There is no one
stopping you but yourself; if you want it, go get it. C’est la vie, “that’s
life”; its not easy, it’s not fair but if you want to do something: keep your
head up, put all your effort into in and never give up; no one will give you
what you want, you have to go earn it for yourself.
Hey Matt,
ReplyDeleteThat is really great that you have gotten better about not procrastinating for this course, I wish I could consistently say the same! It seems like you weren't giving up when you decided to change your major, rather you were changing your path to make sure you can be the most successful version of yourself. Your advice to future students is very inspiring, and I agree that you have to earn what you really want in life.
Hey Matt! I also struggle with procrastination and doing my assignments all crammed up at the end of the week. However, this semester I started just like any other but with a major difference and that is that I am taking an extra class. Due to this I had to start doing my assignments early in the week if not I would literally not have enough time to finish everything. Even though you gave up with engineering which I can completely understand why you would do that I believe it is never too late to try again if that is really what you want to do with your life.
ReplyDelete