Over this semester I have learned many things. I now know that I have to study a lot more than in high school. I also learned to manage my time. Through the Hixson seminar I have learned about all of the resources that are available to me as an Iowa State student. I have also grown to be more responsible and independent. I am now more confident in who I am than I was before I came to Iowa State.
I am so glad that I decided to come to Iowa State because I have grown so much since I have been here. I know that if I work hard enough I can accomplish anything that I set my mind to. Also, I know that no matter what, the experiences that I have gone through in my first semester will have a big impact on the rest of my life. I am looking forward to the next three and a half years at Iowa State.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Hixson Award
Being chosen to receive the Hixson award was such an honor. By receiving this scholarship my worries about being able to pay for college were greatly decreased. When I received this scholarship I was surprised. I knew that there were probably a lot of other people applying for it so I did not think I would receive it. It made my transition into college a lot easier because I did not have to worry as much about how I would be paying for it.
Receiving the Hixson award also means that I will not have to worry about my future as much. I am planning on going to medical school so I thought that I was going to be in a lot of debt. Now that I have most of my college education paid for I am not as worried. I will still have a lot of debt from medical school, but it will not be nearly as bad as it could have been. I am honored to call myself a 2011 Hixson Scholar.
Receiving the Hixson award also means that I will not have to worry about my future as much. I am planning on going to medical school so I thought that I was going to be in a lot of debt. Now that I have most of my college education paid for I am not as worried. I will still have a lot of debt from medical school, but it will not be nearly as bad as it could have been. I am honored to call myself a 2011 Hixson Scholar.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Diversity
About a month ago I went to an event called "Inuit Culture of North Canada". I went to this event not knowing what it was really going to be about, but it sounded fairly interesting. The speaker was a man that grew up in the Inuit culture and he talked about what his life was like. By the way that he spoke about his home it was clear that he loved it. Many of the things that he talked about surprised me.
One part that I found surprising was that at around the age of seven the Inuit children were taken by government people to be taught in southern Canada. They were not allowed to stay with their families. Another surprise was that now the Inuit people are now embracing technology. Many of the villages have internet and most families have cell phones.
The speaker is now working with many other people to insure that the languages of the people in the north, not only in North America, but also in Europe and Asia, are preserved. It is very important to protect the culture of the past so that it will be there in the future.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Social Media
Throughout social media week I learned many things. One thing that surprised me was that Facebook, Twitter, and other social media cites are good ways to connect with other people that are in the same career field and to possible employers. I knew that they were good places to connect with people that are my own age and have the same interests, but I did not realize that there are so many more people to connect with. I also learned that I have to make sure that my profile and the things that I post are professional because future employers could look at it.
During the week I participated on Facebook. I chose this because I was already comfortable using it, so I knew that it would make finding groups and people to connect with easier. I believe that social media will greatly help me on my way to becoming a doctor. It will help me connect with people that are going through the same process, as well as future employers.
When I read the articles there was only one that really surprised me. It was Mexico Turns to Twitter and Facebook for Information and Survival. I was truly surprised that social media is one of the only ways that people in Mexico can get reliable news, and even then it is not always correct. In many places the government and media have been corrupted so the only source of news is from the public. From the articles I also learned how beneficial the social media can be when trying to connect and make an impression on employers.
During the week I participated on Facebook. I chose this because I was already comfortable using it, so I knew that it would make finding groups and people to connect with easier. I believe that social media will greatly help me on my way to becoming a doctor. It will help me connect with people that are going through the same process, as well as future employers.
When I read the articles there was only one that really surprised me. It was Mexico Turns to Twitter and Facebook for Information and Survival. I was truly surprised that social media is one of the only ways that people in Mexico can get reliable news, and even then it is not always correct. In many places the government and media have been corrupted so the only source of news is from the public. From the articles I also learned how beneficial the social media can be when trying to connect and make an impression on employers.
Monday, October 10, 2011
MBTI Reflection
When I got the results of my MBTI I was surprised that my self-assessment type and my indicator type were exactly the same. My results said that I am introverted, sensing, feeling, and judging. The one result that I was not at all surprised about was that I am introverted, that is something that I have always known. For the others I was only slightly or moderately on that side, but I believe that they match up to the way that I am.
Being an ISFJ means that I am practical, realistic, considerate, and responsible. It also means that I focus on the needs of others and take responsibilities seriously and expect others to do the same. I am also respectful of established procedures and authority and I value harmony and cooperation. It also means that I am likely to see facts clearly and accurately and am apt to make decisions based on personal values and concern for others. I am also sympathetic, tactful, and supportive of others. Other people see me as quiet, serious, and conscientious.
I believe that many of these qualities fit the way that I am. I learned that I like things to be controlled and orderly and that I like consistency. I also like to have things planned. Many of these qualities along with the ones mentioned before should greatly benefit me on my way to becoming a doctor. They should also help when I am a doctor because I am patient and persistent and I am respectful and concerned about others.
It was very interesting being able to learn about not only my personality type but those of others. Everyone is different but when I read about all of the personality types I could always picture someone that I know fitting into that specific type. I believe that learning about my personality type should help me be more aware of the things that I do and how they affect other people.
Being an ISFJ means that I am practical, realistic, considerate, and responsible. It also means that I focus on the needs of others and take responsibilities seriously and expect others to do the same. I am also respectful of established procedures and authority and I value harmony and cooperation. It also means that I am likely to see facts clearly and accurately and am apt to make decisions based on personal values and concern for others. I am also sympathetic, tactful, and supportive of others. Other people see me as quiet, serious, and conscientious.
I believe that many of these qualities fit the way that I am. I learned that I like things to be controlled and orderly and that I like consistency. I also like to have things planned. Many of these qualities along with the ones mentioned before should greatly benefit me on my way to becoming a doctor. They should also help when I am a doctor because I am patient and persistent and I am respectful and concerned about others.
It was very interesting being able to learn about not only my personality type but those of others. Everyone is different but when I read about all of the personality types I could always picture someone that I know fitting into that specific type. I believe that learning about my personality type should help me be more aware of the things that I do and how they affect other people.
Monday, September 19, 2011
My Bucket List
Things to do before I graduate from Iowa State:
- Make the Dean's List every semester
- Earn a 4.0 every semester
- Become a "true" Iowa Stater
- Make life long friends
- Be involved on campus
- Build a good resume
- Get an internship
- Graduate in four years
- Win an intermural t-shirt
- Study abroad
Things to do before I die:
- Get a good score on the MCAT
- Get into medical school
- Become a pediatrician
- Get married to my best friend
- Travel the world
- Have children
- Make a medical breakthrough
- Live in my dream house
- See something truly breath taking
- Visit all 50 states
- Make someone's life better
- Get involved in charity work
- Get the autograph of someone famous
- Give back to my parents for everything they have done for me
- Help children in other countries
- Live a life free from worries
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Assignment #1
As I am entering into my the next stage of my life, college, I am starting to look back at what my life was like before. There are moments, both good and bad, that stand out. Some of these moments I would do differently, but with others I would not change a thing. One of the moments I would not change is from my high school composition II class.
On the first day that I had comp class we were told that at the end of the semester we would have to turn in a twenty five page research paper. I thought, along with the rest of the class, that it would be impossible to stretch out a paper for twenty five pages. The topic we were given was what career we wanted to have. We were then given the topics for the nine mini papers that would be put together to make the research paper. The nine topics covered everything form why we wanted to have a certain career to the education needed for the career to issues involved with that career.
The career that I had been thinking about for around four years was being a pediatrician. So, with my topic chosen I began writing my paper. At first I didn't put a lot of work into my papers, but I always turned them in on time. After about the first three papers I began working harder and started turning them in earlier. With this research paper I began writing the best I ever had. I would turn in a rough draft and not have any mistakes, so I would have a paper turned in over a week early. I continued to do this until I had all nine mini papers turned in. When I turned in the final draft of my whole research paper I received a grade of 100%.
One thing that my comp class taught me was that if I put in a lot of work ahead of time I will get better results in the end. By working on my papers earlier than I had to, I had more time to make sure everything was just right. This should help me in college, because if I can get used to doing my work sooner rather than later I will not have to rush and I will not stress out about getting things done.
I am really grateful for everything my comp class taught me. I believe that writing a twenty five page research paper has helped prepare me for the amount of time and hard work that will have to go into my schoolwork for me to succeed in college.
On the first day that I had comp class we were told that at the end of the semester we would have to turn in a twenty five page research paper. I thought, along with the rest of the class, that it would be impossible to stretch out a paper for twenty five pages. The topic we were given was what career we wanted to have. We were then given the topics for the nine mini papers that would be put together to make the research paper. The nine topics covered everything form why we wanted to have a certain career to the education needed for the career to issues involved with that career.
The career that I had been thinking about for around four years was being a pediatrician. So, with my topic chosen I began writing my paper. At first I didn't put a lot of work into my papers, but I always turned them in on time. After about the first three papers I began working harder and started turning them in earlier. With this research paper I began writing the best I ever had. I would turn in a rough draft and not have any mistakes, so I would have a paper turned in over a week early. I continued to do this until I had all nine mini papers turned in. When I turned in the final draft of my whole research paper I received a grade of 100%.
One thing that my comp class taught me was that if I put in a lot of work ahead of time I will get better results in the end. By working on my papers earlier than I had to, I had more time to make sure everything was just right. This should help me in college, because if I can get used to doing my work sooner rather than later I will not have to rush and I will not stress out about getting things done.
I am really grateful for everything my comp class taught me. I believe that writing a twenty five page research paper has helped prepare me for the amount of time and hard work that will have to go into my schoolwork for me to succeed in college.
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