Expectations vs. reality

In the beginning of the semester i was so determined to reach my goals, mainly getting accepted into the School of Education, but sometimes life just happens. I didn't expect to be pregnant during college. Since the beginning of my pregnancy, everything changed physically, mentally and emotionally. I became tired each day or i wouldn’t feel good because of my morning sickness and it ruined my attendance in school. I felt like i never had enough energy to finish my homework or i would sleep longer than i should. I realized that being pregnant at this time shouldn't stop me from accomplishing my goals. I decided that i would try my best to apply into SOE whether i make it or not, but at least I'm trying.

During the process of applying, i realized that my GPA didn't meet the requirement being a few points behind and i started to doubt myself like should i still continue and apply? I was so sad knowing my chances of getting accepted is very low, but i decided even if i knew i wouldn't get accepted this semester, i should turn in my portfolio anyway just to accomplish something out of it. The good thing is that i would also be ahead the next time i apply since i started on it. I feel like i have failed, but i remembered it's okay because i have a better chance next year.

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Try harder

I learned a very valuable lesson this week about support. When times seem tough and you feel like giving up, family is always right by your side. Even the people you wouldn't think would be there for you will always be there no matter what. This seems to be the most difficult semester i have faced due to so many obstacles I'm trying to get through each day. I have never felt so stressed trying to cram everything all at once. I had so many goals that i wanted to achieve this semester, but i feel like i failed to meet my expectations. The only thing i can do is accept my mistakes and continue to try harder next time. I need to put in more effort and set my priorities straight by working on my time management. I have so much on my plate with being a full time student, part time associate, dance teacher and balancing other responsibilities. Right now, all i could think of is getting through the rest of the semester withe passing each of my classes and finally relax after four ...

OLL vs. classroom

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IEP training - volunteer

This week I volunteered at an IEP training with a few of my classmates from ED215. We were all told to choose a day to help volunteer and to experience what it's like to attend an IEP meeting with professionals and parents who are concerned or learning about IEP for their child(ren). As a volunteer, we had many tasks to complete. We set up a table of refreshments that included pizza, pasta, mini muffins and water then another table full of papers that were to be passed around when parents arrived and we set up tables and chairs for the guests. It was a great experience because I learned so much within the three hours I volunteered from the presentation of guest speakers and the concerns of parents.

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