Reflections On Week 1

1. Some factors that I think may affect me in the participation in class are the stress of homework for other classes, pushing off assignments, having enough time, and not getting enough rest. The reason why I think homework from my other classes might affect my participation/experience in the class is because I am in Avid and I am expected to give my 100%  in all that I do, and sometimes it's just very hard to keep up with everything. Another reason why I might be affected is by pushing off assignments. This is one of the habits I am always forcing myself to stop doing and I believe I'm closer than I was yesterday. In addition, one of the things I stress over at times is having enough time for everything. This is one of my main concerns everyday because I feel like I won't get much done, but at the end of the day homework is all finished around 10:20 p.m. (FYI: I start homework at 6). At last, I'm afraid I wont be able to participate in class so much because of being too tired. I always try to get enough rest but sometimes it just doesn't work, that's also something I am trying to work on (oh another FYI: I sleep right after I'm done with homework so I end up sleeping around 10:50 and waking up at 5:15).
2. One awesome experience that I've learned in which has changed me is when I learned about the program that is called Avid. Avid is a program that prepares students for college and have great chances into getting into their desired choices of colleges/universities. This has honestly changed me in so many ways because without Avid, I would probably not even be in this class. Avid has given me so many opportunities that I didn't know I could achieve. This program has made me realized that I shouldn't take my education for granted because there may be other schools out there that don't have this program which could help students tremendously in may ways. I plan on continuing with this program. I already completed 3 years so why not through out the rest of my high school career.
3. What I'm most excited about this class is getting to meet new people and having fun learning. I'm excited to meet new people because I love interacting with others and just getting to know them and getting to know you much more Bo$$tini. On the other hand, one of the things I'm the most concerned about is test taking. I'm horrible at test taking and I think the reason why I don't get the grades I want on the tests are because I tend to get very nervous and just over-think things. This is another habit I struggle with but I always hope for the best and try to overcome it. I look forward to learning how to learn new techniques on how to write essays and just long papers in general. I like to write so that's why I look forward to it. This will make a practical difference in my life because writing is a big part of education, therefore one should be really good at it and excel (in my opinion).