Discussion Question 1
Topic 1: Discussion Question 1
Read Lake and von Baeyer's article, “Tips for Successful Students." Also, review the characteristics of a successful student as explained in the lecture.
As you consider these, which is your strongest characteristic? Why? How will this characteristic help you to become a successful student in your program of study?
While reading the “Tips for Successful Students” article, I found it was important to keep an open mind and be honest when evaluating myself and the characteristics that will make me a better student. I tend to be a little hard on myself, and I understand that there is no one perfect way to learn, study, or to be a successful as a student and in life. There are guidelines, as provided in the reading, however, each person much consider what works best for them. I do find that I was in agreement with the information that I read, and there were things listed that I will utilize to increase my potential for success in this, and future classes.
My strongest characteristic is being 100% goal oriented and very driven to be successful; however, undeniably equally important, is that I am definitely an organized note taker. I often get picked on at home for making lists to keep organized when doing a task, (including: daily chores, when to pay bills, appointments, etc.). I also tend to manage my time efficiently because I prioritize everything in my life, (a characteristic of being a nurse), and I try to keep my mind focused on what I’m doing at the moment. I don’t like working on important things when I am in a negative state of mind, or having a bad day, because I would never be happy with the end results. I’m never content with doing the minimum and will often push myself to do more and more; therefore, once I’ve completed something, I usually feel confident that it was done to the best of my ability. That being said, when it comes to new subject matter I tend to have difficulty with a starting point, because the
Read Lake and von Baeyer's article, “Tips for Successful Students." Also, review the characteristics of a successful student as explained in the lecture.
As you consider these, which is your strongest characteristic? Why? How will this characteristic help you to become a successful student in your program of study?
While reading the “Tips for Successful Students” article, I found it was important to keep an open mind and be honest when evaluating myself and the characteristics that will make me a better student. I tend to be a little hard on myself, and I understand that there is no one perfect way to learn, study, or to be a successful as a student and in life. There are guidelines, as provided in the reading, however, each person much consider what works best for them. I do find that I was in agreement with the information that I read, and there were things listed that I will utilize to increase my potential for success in this, and future classes.
My strongest characteristic is being 100% goal oriented and very driven to be successful; however, undeniably equally important, is that I am definitely an organized note taker. I often get picked on at home for making lists to keep organized when doing a task, (including: daily chores, when to pay bills, appointments, etc.). I also tend to manage my time efficiently because I prioritize everything in my life, (a characteristic of being a nurse), and I try to keep my mind focused on what I’m doing at the moment. I don’t like working on important things when I am in a negative state of mind, or having a bad day, because I would never be happy with the end results. I’m never content with doing the minimum and will often push myself to do more and more; therefore, once I’ve completed something, I usually feel confident that it was done to the best of my ability. That being said, when it comes to new subject matter I tend to have difficulty with a starting point, because the