Archive for the 'FYE 1000' Category

Chap.18/Act.3

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

The limits I set for my behavior are knowing when to say “no” to people in any given situation and to know where to draw the line when a situation goes too far or get to be inappropriate. I call my boundaries the “boundary bubble.” I don’t let just anyone into it; I don’t let people I [...]

Chap.17/Act.3

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

I interviewed my mother, Lynn, and she changed her self-image by starting to run regularly every week. She runs 3 to 4 times a week and runs 6 or more miles each time. She also runs 2-3 marathons a year, including Grandmas Marathon.
1.What were the factors that contributed to your success?
I work at the Air National Guard and [...]

Chap. 13/Act. 1

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

1. T/F All tests are objective.
2. T/F You must never preview the test before you take it.
3. T/F Subjective tests consist of essay questions.
4. T/F When taking your test you should read the directions quickly.
5. T/F Being overprepared for a test is a good thing; it reduces anxiety and builds confidence.
6. T/F It is better [...]

Chap.10/Act.2-Notes

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

I chose to write notes on a lecture from writing class.
Why writing is important?
1.college
2.employment
3.personal life
The writing process
1.prewriting
2.writing
3.revising
Writing Process
1.think about possible topics
2.freely jot ideas on paper or computor
3.narrow the topic and write a main idea sentence
4.omit and add ideas
5.arrange ideas in a plan or outline
6.write a draft first
7.rethink and rewrite as necessary
8.write one or more new [...]

Internal and External Distractions

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

I found out while filling out the internal and external chatrs that I have somethings I would like to change and work on. An example of an external solution would be to help with concentrating on studying I would use this technique: reading with a pen in my hand. I would also create a study [...]

Academic Goals: Fall 07

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

1. Select a field of study.
Things to do to achieve this goal:
-Explore career options
-Go to the library
-Search the internet
-Create a pro and con list
2. Get over a 3.0 GPA for fall semester.
Things to do to achieve this goal:
-Study independantly, a friend or with a group
-Get homework done, complete and always on time
-Pay attention in class and participate
-Go [...]

Event Plan

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

These will be the four events I plan on attending, if my schedule allows:
1. Tuesday, March 27, 10am-1pm, Franklin University Representative on campus.
2. Wednesday, April 4, 10am-1pm, LSC Job Fair
3. Thursday, April 19, 12:30pm, Natural Disaster’s: Are they getting worse?
4. Saturday, May 5, 8am-5pm, Festival of Nations

Midterm Exam Response

Saturday, March 17th, 2007

  I feel that I have learned very valuable things in FYE:1000. For instance, new ways to handle stress in new situations and environments; dancing/exercising, relaxing and walking around to clear my mind seems to help me out the most. This holds many values, like staying fit and being able to stay in a stress [...]

Schedule Response

Saturday, March 17th, 2007

Nothing in particular really surprises me about my schedule; it’s pretty much what I expect it to be. I feel I have enough time for all of my commitments; school, homework, work, and having free time to myself. I’ve balanced everything pretty well. Of course, occasionally I can have an overload of things happening, but [...]

Chap. 14/Act. 4

Sunday, March 11th, 2007

Dear Potential Reader,
I’m writing on behalf of my interest in fashion design. I Love the world of fashion and everything that has to do with it; it’s very inspiring to me. That is why I wanted to become a designer for American Eagle. Thinking up new great ideas for clothing and accesories everyday is very fufilling [...]