So, this is the final post. (tears!) BUT the show will go on!!! The main question is… What did I learn about myself as a writer. I learned that I am definitely a beginner writer. I learned so much about this course and had a lot of fun doing these posts. I love blogging. I think that I will continue to blog after this class is over. It allowed me to speak my mind without having a face to point to a way of being anonymous. This would be a good way for me to release what I am thinking. I’m not one to talk about my feeling. I hate expressing myself so this can help with that problem. I don’t know…. Maybe someone will read this and think it’s interesting, you know? Some challenges I faced was remembering to write my blogs. I love the thought of blogging but it seems to slip my mind at times. It’s like remembering to write in your journal, you go to write then something else finds a way to distract you.
Have you ever thought to yourself, wow I making such an impact in these children’s lives? I’m sure most of you have, if not then why teach? BUT, that’s not the real issue teacher deal with on a normal basis. Here’s a question I ask myself every day and I never really expressed my thoughts on this is, why are teachers so underappreciated? Why do we not get the acknowledgment we deserve, the salary we deserve. When you hear someone say they earned what they get paid just think of how much more work we put in for such little amounts of chump change that is thrown at us. All the little things we do for our students, to teach them, care for them, guide them and we seem to be looked at like baby sitters.
Teachers are the reason billionaire become billionaires. A first-grade teacher, tenth-grade teacher and a college professor all mold their students into successful adults. If you ask anyone who their favorite teacher was in high school or college and they can tell you and express to you that they influenced them is any kind of way can help a student grow to become what they want to be. Teachers are given very little credit when a ton of credit is due. Lesson planning, behavior counseling, teaching, grading, evaluations, these things aren’t just done in the 7.5 hours at work every day. These things get completed during late nights in the classroom or going home with their work and spending the whole weekend doing work rather than enjoying their free time. So, next time you see a teacher or any school personnel, thank them. There is so many things in the world to do and so little time to do it. So many people, including myself, always use the phrase, "If I could I would," but that isn't the case the majority of the time. I have a HUGE list of things that I wish I could do but stepping out of my comfort zone isn't ideal. Is it ever? This is where the excuses come in. I can't do this because of that or I can't do that because of this. Excuses are the reason why people like me are afraid to try new things and step out of their cozy little box. On the other hand there are reason why people may not be able to do what they want because of specific situations like funds, or personal disabilities. I made a small list of the things that I would love to do but the excuses keep me away from doing these things. Sky diving Hiking Photography Complete a 5k Road trip around the country Travel to other countries Attending the FIFA Attend at least one Olympic event These were just to name a few. Most of them are because of money like traveling and getting into photography but some of these are because I'm just too lazy or afraid to do as much as I would love to do it.
For the longest time i did not know what to write about but then I finally figured it out. Like how simple can an open post be, right?
Wrong! Took me so long to figure it out, so I decided to write about the feelings students, ME, get when they're right in the middle of their semester. Life as a college student can be fun but it sure is stressful. How many of you have thought to yourselves about an assignment due tomorrow or an exam next Tuesday? Well I have and it is definitely not the best feeling. How is it possible to be a full-time student who is involved on campus, work, have a social life, complete all assignments on time and still have time to sleep? I don't have the answer to that but I can tell you how I deal with all of these things. It feels like something is weighing you down, like there is no WAY you can do all of this but where there is a will there is a way. My problem is that I am always over thinking things, so trying to manage all of my courses, the work load and my personal life is a bit tough to handle. Recently, I have had the opportunity to live on my own, be in school and not have to work and I have to say I thought this would be simple but it is the exact opposite. Now I have to deal with the responsibility of maintaining my home, keeping up with school and enjoying my involvement on campus. How do I do it? How can I manage all of this. PATIENCE. that is the best thing that has helped me overcome the stress of being a full-time student. Remembering to take one thing at a time. Don't overwhelm yourself with several different tasks because you will burn yourself out. Create a schedule or buy a planner and just plan out your days accordingly. Make sure you follow along with your planner and see when you may have extra time in between classes or things you may have going on and fill it with something else you may want to complete. If you keep track of things that have to be done it will make the rest of the semester fly by because you have given yourself time time do your best this semester. Hey everyone! I’m so excited because this is the first blog I have ever written!
Moving right along. My name is Carlina. I’m a transfer student from Valencia, this semester makes a year at the University of Central Florida. Still so new to the campus that I still can’t walk around campus alone without getting lost. I am majoring in sports and exercise science with a minor in education, BUT may change that in the fall to Physical Education with a minor in Coaching. I must say, once I began coaching, I realize how much I love it. I was assistant coach for a middle school in volleyball, basketball and track. (I will NEVER coach basketball again) I previously left my job as a physical education paraprofessional of 5 years to be a full-time student, hoping to graduate Fall 2018. I am originally from Bronx, New York, yes like French Montana*, and moved here to Orlando at the age of 9. (I’ve been here WAY too long.) I am beautifully multicultural, mixed with Puerto Rican and African-American. I was raised by a single, beautiful, proud Puerto Rican mother, who also raised 3 other girls while earning her bachelor’s and master’s degree. I must say she did a pretty good job, although I’m just as crazy as my dad. My mother has always been my inspiration. She’s like my best friend. Because of her, I was inspired to go into the profession of teaching and why I love school so much. I take my education seriously. When I first started Valencia, I was still thinking like an average high school student. “Oh, I don’t have to work so hard, I’ll still get good grades.” HA! That mentality is the reason I’m in school now. I quit going to school at the age of 19 and started working full-time. After 6 years, I can say I’m a college student, and after a year and a half of being back in school I haven’t received anything less than an A. Well… Last semester I earned a B; it broke my little heart! Many people seem to take a lifetime finding their purpose for living, my purpose is to teach children the importance of physical fitness, health and the most important thing, their education. I want my students to leave my class every day, saying they learned something new. If I can open one child’s mind, I have done my job. Sending a message doesn’t mean I must open every mind, it’s to open one mind and allow them to open other’s minds to the amazing things you can learn in a classroom. Seeing my students every day was the only reason I would wake up every morning to go to work. I am really excited to see how this blogging comes along, maybe after the class ends I may keep it going! I love it! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of the semester as well! “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” ~ Brad Henry *French Montana is a famous rapper. |
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