Looking Back and Moving Forward

As my exams approach and my time left in this semester is limited, it is necessary to look back and assess myself. My first semester has been filled with both the good and bad but has taught me many things. It has shown me my strengths and weaknesses so I can decide where to go from here. Some of my techniques I believe worked very well while others could use some improvement. I set my personal goals to a high standard at the start of the school year. I am not the type of person who settles for whatever I get therefore I expect a lot from myself. As I anxiously await to hear from all of my professors, I wonder if all my hard work has paid off. 

The various grades I have received so far have been great. I believe my study habits and time management skills are perfect for the courses I am taking. I do my assignments when they are first assigned so I am not stressed when they are due. I keep my planner organized and check it often as well as right before I go to bed to make sure I have accomplished what I wanted to. I blame my high anxiety levels as my main motivator. There has not been any major setbacks for me this semester. However, I realize this may not be a constant. I know that these techniques need to be altered according to the specific courses I am taking next semester. I may need to put in extra time on more difficult subjects that I did not have this semester. For example, next semester I am planning on taking Chemistry. I know that subject will be more difficult then some of the courses I am taking this semester, therefore I need to reevaluate how I work. I need to include my Chemistry-specific study time into my schedule. I also need to figure out a way to balance my harder subjects with my easier ones without simply breezing over the easier ones. I want to reassure myself that I am learning all the material in ALL of my classes, regardless of how difficult or easy.

For the second semester I hope that I can be as successful as I was this semester. I want to maintain the grades I have now and keep working towards more achievements. I also wish to be more open to seek help and not to be afraid because everyone needs help at one point or another. Most importantly, I want to continue to make friends with those in my classes and become more comfortable with the SCSU community.