Week Fifteen - Final Exam

Welcome to this week's blog - The Final Exam and The Final Blog Post

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     At the beginning of this semester, I had no idea what to expect from my FYE class. I imagined the class to be boring and pointless; I considered it a class that I had to complete simply to fulfill a requirement. During the first week of classes, my fixed mindset changed completely. My first blog post that was published on August 24th states, "Although we spent little time in class, I feel more connected to this group of peers and to Taylor and Dra. McGrath than any other class group I have encountered this week. Being surrounded by a small, motivated group of people allows discussions to occur more easily, and it helps connections happen more frequently (1)." Little did I know that I would establish an even stronger connection to this amazing group of people. Throughout this semester, I have learned an overwhelming amount of information in FYE. This class has pushed more growth in my life than any other class I have taken not only at Georgia Southern but also at my former high school. FYE allowed me to take part in real, meaningful discussions that I never knew I needed. I am thankful for the lessons I have learned and the people I have met in this class - FYE was a positive experience that I will remember many years down the road.

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     As an FYE requirement, my classmates and I were required to attend at least two Success Series events. The first event that I attended, Growth Mindset with Trevor Ragan, was one that made an impact on my academic life. I knew about the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset before attending this event, but I had few details about how the different mindsets can truly affect an individual. The presentation that Ragan gave showed me that I have to be willing to open my mind to learning new information without shutting down the moment I become discouraged.

     Concerning this topic, I was definitely put to the test this year with my economics class. I have struggled with economics this entire semester, and I even considered dropping the class. However, I managed to pull through by relying on a growth mindset. Finals week will be the ultimate test of my skills, as my final exam will most likely determine whether or not I receive an A in the class.

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    In FYE, our class also discussed the meaning of a growth mindset. So while I was learning about a growth mindset outside of the classroom, I was also learning about the same topic inside of the classroom. On September 4th, I posted the following information on my blog: "On Wednesday, I attended the Growth Mindset Series with speaker Trevor Ragan. I actually really enjoyed the presentation. I have heard about the difference between growth mindset (the belief that the brain has the ability to grow) and fixed mindset (the belief that the brain can only use the tools it already has) before the event. However, I learned a lot more detailed information about the importance of a growth mindset. In class on Wednesday, we discussed the ideas behind a growth mindset as well. Basically, I have been learning about a growth mindset all week, and I am not mad about it (2)." On September 15th, Matthew also commented on his blog about this topic. He said, "What I found most interesting about it was that our brains simply reroute connections to generate new ways of thinking and storing memory. Because of our neuroplasticity, we mentally change over time such as our thought process or analytical skills, viewpoints and short and long-term memory (3)." Learning in-depth information about a growth mindset and a fixed mindset created a strong impact on my academic life during this semester.

      The second topic that impacted me during this semester was our required book, Make Your Home Among Strangers. The book itself did not impact me; I did not enjoy it. However, after Crucet's visit to the school, I learned meaningful information and had powerful discussions with my peers. These moments are what impacted me the most. I have grown up my entire life at a small, private school located in a small town. While I would not change anything about where I grew up, I have definitely been less exposed to people who have different backgrounds than I do. For example, my roommate who is from the Atlanta area is quite different than I am; I have noticed the differences between her family and mine, and the subtle differences are quite interesting. Although we have differences, both of us are in the same close friend group. While this example does not exhibit a drastic difference in our lives, it is an example that even powerful discussions can impact the smallest of events.

     The speech that Crucet gave definitely stirred controversy amongst the student body at Georgia Southern. However, I am glad that I was able to have meaningful discussions with my peers in FYE. Before this class, I do not think that I ever truly wrapped my mind around the term white privilege. I do think that there is a negative connotation and misunderstanding with the word privilege in this sense. Many people set up a barrier when they hear this term because they take offense to it without truly knowing the meaning. Of course, the meaning has also become distorted, but I am glad that I was given the opportunity to learn about this topic with my peers. This is one topic that I was unaware of its true meaning before FYE. On my October 17th blog post, I said, "I do not know how to fix the issue or if it can ever truly be fixed. But I do know that the first step in solving the problem is first becoming aware of it (4)." I am thankful that I now know how to approach difficult topics like these without setting up a defensive barrier separating myself from what needs to be heard.

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     When I was reading the blog posts regarding the topic of diversity and inclusion, I came across an eye-opening comment from Tonilynn. On October 19th, she posted, "Something I've always noticed is that in a discussion about race and POC versus whites, people always fail to include Asians in this conversation. This doesn't necessarily hurt my feelings, but it is always shocking and I guess a little upsetting. With Asians being the fastest-growing race population in the United States, you would think they would be included in these conversations more often, but to my dismay, they are always either a side note or not even mentioned at all. Although they may not face as many pressing issues as other minorities do, they do face many issues of their own and it is important to include them in the conversation as well (5)." I am glad that Tonilynn brought this issue to others' attention in her blog.

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    Overall, I have learned much valuable information in FYE. I have learned to break down stereotypes and to engage in important conversations with people. I have developed a growth mindset, and I have made valuable connections with Dra., Taylor, and my classmates. I am thankful that I could have such meaningful discussions with my peers, and I value their insight. Next semester without this class is going to be tough. To end this blog post, I would like to mention a quote from my past blog on November 30th - "It is hard to think about not having FYE next semester; I will miss all of the fun, interactive classes with my fellow classmates, Taylor, and Dra. I am very thankful to have been a part of this special FYE group (6)." Thank you for a wonderful first semester!

Resources:
(1) https://blogginthroughcollege.blogspot.com/2019/08/week-one.html
(2) https://blogginthroughcollege.blogspot.com/2019/09/week-four.html
(3) https://matthewahonorsfye.blogspot.com/2019/09/week-4-growth-mindset-academic-basics.html
(4) https://blogginthroughcollege.blogspot.com/2019/10/week-nine.html
(5) https://tonilynnholtz.blogspot.com/2019/10/week-9-diversity-inclusion-iv.html
(6) https://blogginthroughcollege.blogspot.com/2019/11/week-thirteen.html
(7) https://images.app.goo.gl/SGAWC5WDaLFMJuY88
(8) https://images.app.goo.gl/kCtPWEcBY97Z7QBJ7
(9) https://images.app.goo.gl/xJcEX6VygZQoU1xQ7
(10) https://images.app.goo.gl/eGDPuMJL1YgzGX3D6
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Week Thirteen

Welcome to this week's topic - Diversity & Inclusion IV - Film - Motorcycle Diaries

These past two weeks have definitely been ones to remember. I have done so much with my friends and family, and I have had a great time. Thanksgiving was a blast, and I am excited for Christmas. 
Christmas break, where are you? It is hard to think about not having FYE next semester; I will miss all of the fun, interactive classes with my fellow classmates, Taylor, and Dra. I am very thankful to have been a part of this special FYE group.

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Regarding this week's topic - Motorcycle Diaries was a very interesting film to watch. Before watching the film, I had never heard of Che Guevara. I am glad that I was given the opportunity to learn about him. It is quite astonishing to watch an entire movie about someone who you have no prior knowledge about and then see that person in a positive light only to learn about how terrible that person actually was. I am sad that Che Guevara turned his life and his intentions into something that eventually hurt so many other people. I now know the true purpose of all the shirts and the bumper stickers - this experience has taught me that it is really important to truly know the details and the purpose of something for which you openly show support. I am glad that Will mentioned in our GroupMe that his uncle has a Che bumper sticker. Without this class, I never would have known about the importance of the Che symbol.
In class, we were given a sheet where we had to describe our personal most memorable moment of the film. While I do not remember exactly what I put, I do remember how impactful the scene where Che goes out of his way to speak to the young diseased girl was. It definitely showed his openness and compassion at being a physician.

I am glad to have had this class to learn about this important topic, and I look forward to one more week of class. Thanks for reading!

Resources:
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(2) https://images.app.goo.gl/A2CnwPoZ2NnyjKLn8

Week Twelve

Welcome to this week's topic: Evaluating Information & Academic Research

This week has been rather slow, and I think that I am officially ready for this semester to end. On Tuesday, I hit an unwanted bump in the road because I didn't do as well on my economics exam as I hoped I would. I have never understood the phrase, "I studied, but I just didn't do well." Now, I get that. I was very upset to begin with, but as the week progressed, I eventually healed (dramatic, I know). I've had fun with my friends this week, and we watched Titanic Thursday, which was lots of fun and very therapeutic. Overall, it's been a good week.

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This week in FYE we have been talking about research. Ah, everyone's favorite type of paper to write. Thankfully, Dra. is not making us write a research paper, but she did give us an assignment where we had to conduct some research. I was not in class on Wednesday, but I was given a sheet where I could do the class work on my own time. On this sheet, we were asked to brainstorm a question that we could use as a possible research topic. I decided to use the idea, "Why is it so easy for people to adopt a "different" life online? I find this question to be very simple, but also intricate. I found two articles: one on Google and one on Galileo. On another sheet, we were told to evaluate our sources using the CRAPP test (1). The CRAPP tests consists of Currency, Relevancy, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. All of these methods can be used to determine whether or not an article over your research topic will be beneficial.

On Monday, we also did a fun activity at the end of class to learn more about "fake news." I enjoyed this activity a lot, and it was interesting hearing everyone struggle to determine what was real and what was not real. The basis of this activity was to get us students to look carefully at what we read online because it may not always be true. FYE was interesting this week, and I look forward to this upcoming week!

Thanks for reading :)

Resources:
(1) https://docs.google.com/document/d/14wJbwQtIT0ot2i7h_rSPu7G2psV-JbSm7sWzTmTCTUA/edit?usp=sharing
(2) https://images.app.goo.gl/9TXwPrzgKWtbpzQr8

Week Eleven

Welcome to this week's topic - Preparing for Registration and Meaningful Inquiry


Although this week has gone by quickly, I have had a great time with my friends! I am worried about my work load next week because I have an economics exam and a math exam on the same day - send help. This weekend will be filled with lots of studying! This past week, I went shopping with my roommates, and we went as Alvin and the Chipmunks for Halloween. We had a great time, and I am so thankful for our friendship!

Regarding FYE this week, I was presented with a lot of important information. On Monday, Erin Martin came to visit our class to give us more details about registering for classes. I have already met with my advisor to discuss which classes I need to take for the Spring semester, so I have completed the first step! Later this weekend, I am going to utilize the course search to find the CRN numbers that I need for my classes. I am hoping that this next semester won't be too difficult, but I know that my math will probably be more challenging. I'd much rather get it over with, though. I am glad that Erin came to visit because I know a lot more about the specifics, and I am also thankful that Taylor was able to show us the student's perspective; both were a lot of much needed help!

Before Wednesday's class, we were instructed to read a document title, The Art of Powerful Questions (1). This article was actually pretty interesting, and it made some interesting points that I had never thought of before. Even the questions we ask have an effect on how a person may perceive us or simply - how they conduct their response. One must be careful not to "target" or to make broad assumptions even when asking questions. If we want to leave room for meaningful discussions, we must first be able to create powerful questions.

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We also did an anonymous worksheet where we had to discuss an event that has happened in our lives recently and come up with a powerful question to go alongside the event. After we each received someone else's sheet, we got into groups to discuss our classmate's answers. Enysa and I agreed with both of the questions that were presented, but we were able to make them less offensive and/or targeted. After having the discussion with Dra. about analyzing questions, I was able to see how much of a difference a powerful question makes. For example, one of the questions Enysa and I received said, "Why are people so confident online? And why do they actually deserve attention?" Instead, Enysa and I came up with the question, "Why is it so easy for people to create a separate identity online?" Our new question was more powerful, and it left room for a more open-ended discussion. Overall, I enjoyed FYE this week, and I look forward to next week!

Thanks for reading!

Resources:
(1) http://tiny.cc/ycs2qy
(2) https://images.app.goo.gl/bsxrmxHDy2syAmM6A

Week Ten

Welcome to this week's topic - Degree Engagement

This week has been very fun, but it has also been very slow. I have had little motivation this week, which worries me a little. I am quite ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas break! This semester has been wonderful, but I am ready to move on. This week, I went to the fair with my friends, and we also had a bonfire Friday night at Kaylee's house. We had a great time, and I look forward to more memories that we will hopefully create :)

This week's FYE class was a change of pace from the past few weeks. This week, we focused on our majors and our values as individuals. A fun activity that we did Monday afternoon was narrow down different values from a list (1)  to create our own list of values. I really enjoyed this activity, and it was interesting to hear all of my classmates responses. Many of them pointed out how difficult it was for them to create such a small list. The five values that I ended up with were faith, family, hard work, freedom, and purpose. When I circled these values, I thought about my future and how I want to exhibit these values in my daily life. The five that I chose can all be intertwined.

We also watched a video titled, Working Backwards to Solve Problems (2). This video was very interesting, and it made multiple valuable points about how working backwards can be beneficial. I enjoyed this video, and I realized that I can apply the lessons it taught to my everyday life. I can look at the future knowing that there are multiple ways I can get to that point, but I have to create a point to aspire to reach.

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My current major is Hospitality and Tourism Management. I chose this major because I have a heavy interest in vacationing and planning. Before I graduate college, I want to take part in the Disney College Program. I have done so much research about the application process and what it takes to be a cast member that I almost feel as if I have already done the program. I hope to apply soon, so I will have multiple chances to apply in case I do not get accepted the first time. Disney World brings so much happiness to my life, and it is something that I am truly passionate about. I have always hated the thought of having a "regular" or "normal" job, but I never really thought that I could find something suitable for me until I started to actually pursue my passions. I don't know what my future job will be, but I do know that I want to be happy at whatever I do. Honestly, this week's FYE has inspired me to truly recognize my values and my goals, not so that I can plan for them in the future, but so I can start creating them now.

Thank you for reading this week's post!

Resources:
(1)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ye_iigqVEqDvf6uTMkAKNnZ1ESyuJVoZ7gbfnX8QZkI/edit?usp=sharing
(2) http://tiny.cc/workingbackwards
(3) https://images.app.goo.gl/j1KUuzMGqo8dzxWY7

Week Nine

Welcome to this week's topic - ...Take Things in your own Direction

This week has been very uneventful for me. It has been a good week, don't get me wrong, but I have completed little school work this week because I did not have much due. On Tuesday night, I went to watch one of the Georgia Southern theatre productions, The Importance of Being Earnest. I enjoyed the show very much, and I am glad I went (even though it was required for my theatre class). Wednesday night, my roommates, my friends, and I watched Riverdale. I also used up all 100 of my dining dollars this week, and I am quite sad - I know, you may be shocked that I spent it all halfway through the semester...but I love Chick Fil A a little too much. I am excited for the weekend because my friend is coming to visit, and we plan to go to the game on Saturday!

This week's FYE class was a continuation of last week's discussion regarding Make Your Home Among Strangers. I would like to point out that our class discussions this week have educated me on the true meaning of "white privilege" more than any peer, politician, or speaker has ever educated me on the topic. Whenever I used to hear the word "white privilege," I always associated it with either economic status or social status. This assumption caused me to believe that those discussing white privilege were grouping all white people into a single category that suggests white people's lives are "better off" than the lives of people of color. I know that this assumption is simply not true. There are people of color who have better lives than white people. I never questioned my beliefs because I was given the opportunity to think for myself and to create my own definition of white privilege.

So I wondered - In the past, why was I unable to grasp the true meaning of white privilege? The truth is, I thought I knew the true meaning. I saw wrongs and rights on both "sides" of the equation. I had my thoughts and my opinions about the topic aligned perfectly in my head.

But no one ever defined white privilege. Whenever I heard the term, I would always think - "My family goes through rough times too!" and "Just because I'm white doesn't mean life is easier for me."

White privilege can be simplified down to this - White people do not have to worry or fear for their lives in a certain situation because of the color of their skin.

To put it in perspective, as Dra. pointed out in class, she has never had to worry about being judged or targeted when she walks into a gas station because of her skin color. I, too, have never been afraid to walk into a building or an event because of my skin color. Sure, I've been afraid of going places - but not because of my skin color. Never once have I been worried because of my skin.

I believe the message surrounding white privilege is often distorted and miscommunicated. During Jennine Capo Crucet's speech (1) last week, she gave me the opportunity and the time to create my own definition of white privilege, as I'm sure most people in the room were able to do. As a white person, I have never had to experience being judged solely because of my skin color, so how would I ever be able to see the truth behind a person of color's perspective if no one ever told me? Jennine Capo Crucet was unclear in her approach, and she did nothing but create chaos and confusion in my mind. After she spoke, I did not know the true meaning of white privilege. Her approach failed. She failed to educate the white people in the room. It was my peers in my FYE class who helped me understand the true definition.

I believe that there needs to be more speakers who take an educational approach towards teaching white people what exactly white privilege is. People need to know its true definition - just like I needed to know. It does not mean that white people are "better off" economically or socially; it means that white people do not have to worry about the color of their skin when they go somewhere. I think the truth is that white people cannot comprehend the feelings unless someone gives them examples and teaches them the true definition.

My eyes have been opened, and I feel as though I take an entire different approach when I now think about white privilege. However, I think one reason why there are so many misconceptions surrounding the topic is because of the word "privilege." It implies "better off" or a "higher status," which leads to the confusion.

I do not know how to fix the issue or if it can ever truly be fixed. But I do know that the first step in solving the problem is first becoming aware of it. I don't think that white people are actually aware. Like I was just a few days ago, I did not know the true meaning of white privilege even after knowing about the term for years.

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In the article that Dra. gave us titled, "11 ways white America avoids taking responsibility for its racism (2)," I have learned not to get defensive when someone questions my thoughts or my actions. I aim to learn from my mistakes and to help spread awareness and positivity. I also enjoyed reading the answers that my peers gave on our anonymous quiz. I found that the speech became rather personal for some people, and I do sympathize for them. To be honest, I keep a lot of school related issues to myself. Sure, the speech bothered me, but I didn't go home complaining to my parents. I sucked it up and realized that this is the real world. Not everyone is going to agree with me, and that is okay. The sooner I learn that, the better.

Thanks for reading this week's post.

Resources:
(1) https://youtu.be/5BJUta-9BsU
(2)https://www.salon.com/2015/06/16/11_ways_white_america_avoids_taking_responsibility_for_its_racism_partner/
(3)https://images.app.goo.gl/KazF4H6NT7L7Zj4w6

Week Eight

Welcome to this week's topic - Make Your Home Among Strangers

This week has been very good, but it has also been rather busy. I have had more work this week than

last week. On Tuesday, I volunteered at an event called Stir Up Some Fun, and I plan to go again this week. Friday, I brought my roommates to my hometown. We went to my old high school's football game Friday night, and then we went to the Kaolin Festival Saturday morning. I had a really great week, and I look forward to next week.

This week's FYE topic started out on a positive note. In class on Monday, all of the class got together in groups to discuss different themes from Make Your Home Among Strangers. I talked with Ebeni about the sheet that Dra. gave us. She and I had a nice discussion about our views on the novel. We discussed our current college experiences related to the narrator of the novel, Lizet. As a whole, our class read an article about Gaspar Leiva, a past Georgia Southern professor originally from Cuba. Dra. told us about Leiva and his wife because she knew them personally. I was very interested in hearing Leiva's story. We did not have class on Wednesday.

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On Wednesday, I went to the PAC to watch Jennine Capo Crucet, the author of Make Your Home Among Strangers. Before the presentation began, I was excited to hear Crucet. I imagined her speech to be something around the realm of encouraging first year college students to "follow their dreams even when times get tough." Crucet's actual presentation proved to be different. Her speech started out normal; she was giving an overview of how she became a professor. Crucet mentioned her Cuban-American heritage in relation to the narrator of her novel. Midway through the speech Crucet's attitude and purpose of her speech shifted drastically from what I had imagined I would hear. She began to discuss her views on the reality of "white privilege." As a "white" person, I will say that I felt personally attacked. Since I have been at Georgia Southern, I have been in awe at the kindness and the "community" that exists between everyone at school. I love my college, and I love all of the wonderful people that I have come to meet so far. I am aggravated at how forceful and how negative Crucet became during her speech; I even think that she exhibited a rather "sassy" attitude at certain points. I think that Crucet's speech created more tension than there has ever been between the student body. I believe in equality. I truly love the student body at Georgia Southern, and I am upset that Crucet created more division than unity.

I have one issue with Crucet's speech. Anyone has the capability and the right to believe anything they want. I will agree to disagree with some of the points that Crucet made. I am not going to shame or to attack her for her beliefs, but like I said, I have one issue. During her speech, the crowd began to get louder, and people started to whisper to each other. In response to the commotion, Crucet stopped reading her script and looked at the crowd. She said, "What's going on? Why are we whispering? I'm

Screenshot from the moment
after the commotion incident

just always worried that someone is going to walk into the room with a gun...someone should make a loud noise if that happens, so I can jump off the stage. Oh, that's not what's happening - okay then we can all be quiet." After she said these words, she waited for the crowd to quiet. People were shocked, and they started to get even louder. As she waited quietly, Crucet stroked her chin and smirked.

I was extremely appalled by her actions. I do not care who you are or what you believe, but you should never make a joke about a gunman coming into a room to shoot people. It is unprofessional and just wrong. Because of this, I lost a lot of respect for Crucet.

I have one more of her comments that I would like to point out. At the beginning of her speech, Crucet said that students who have a professor who looks like them are more likely to be successful in school. Later in her speech, Crucet says that she had one professor who looked like her. She goes on to state that that professor was not the person who made an impact on her life. This proves the point that people do not have to be the same gender or the same race to have a strong impact on your life. We are all humans.

Instead of focusing on history's past mistakes, we should acknowledge them, learn from them, and move on. We students at Georgia Southern should not allow this woman's views to represent our own. No matter what anyone says, we are a strong, smart student body that cares for each other deeply. I love my school, and I believe that I always will.


Resources:
(1) https://images.app.goo.gl/K8LTWT6Q2poKP7GdA

Week Seven

Welcome to this week's topic - Diversity & Inclusion III - Instructions Not Included

Monday night sunset!

CCF Flag Football Game

This week has been very good! I feel as though I have fewer assignments, but I think that I am just learning to manage my time better. I have been making to-do lists, and I am working to stay on top of my tasks! This week I have had lots of free time to spend with my friends. On Tuesday, I had a flag football game with CCF. On Wednesday night, Gracen, Riley, Kaylee, Carleigh and I stayed at the apartment and played the Wii. Afterwards, we drove around town and listened to music. As I am writing this, today is Thursday. Around lunch today I met up with the fourth graders from my school that I graduated

Fourth Grade!

from. They were on a field trip visiting the planetarium. I was a teacher aide for these kids when they  were in first grade, so it was really fun to meet back up with them, and it really brightened my day! I am planning to go back home again this weekend, and I might go to Perry Fair this weekend.

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I thoroughly enjoyed watching the FYE Film Instructions Not Included (1). This film was very touching, and it was actually entertaining. In class on Monday, we took a short participation quiz. On the quiz, Dra. asked each of us to list three themes that we would like to discuss regarding the film. I remember listing the issue of child custody. The class was divided into groups, and I discussed the film and my "quiz" answers with JD and Kinsley. I enjoyed getting to talk with the two of them because we sit far apart in class, and I am rarely paired up with them. The three of us agreed on most of our points. We listed one of the stereotypes to be "playboy" because at the beginning of the film, Valentin is portrayed as a man who sleeps around with multiple women. On the quiz, I had to describe the importance of the scene where Valentin has to jump off a high balcony to save baby Maggie from drowning in the hotel pool. After he saves the baby, Valentin realizes that he will go to any extent to protect his daughter. In this moment, he realizes that he wants to be her father, and he wants to provide for her.

In class on Wednesday, we continued our discussion about the film. I had a great discussion with Ebeni about the activity sheet that we were given. I always enjoy talking with her. Ebeni mentioned her family as the leading factor that caused her to experience selfless love, but outside of family, she mentioned her boyfriend. I was surprised at how similar our answers were, and I feel as though we really connected during this discussion. Overall, I really enjoyed the film. I liked hearing everyone's opinions and personal experiences with the various themes Dra. gathered from our quiz answers. This film is my favorite out of the ones that we have watched so far - probably because the film was more light-hearted, and it wasn't a documentary about unsettling issues.

For this blog, I read a review over Instructions Not Included by the Los Angeles Times (2). This review was rather short, and it listed mainly facts rather than opinions. I agreed with relatively the whole article. One thing I found interesting is that the article pointed out the difference between the English translation and the direct Spanish translation. The article declares that "No Returns Accepted" is a more appropriate description of the story. Dra. pointed out the difference to us in class, and I was surprised to see the similarities in the article and in our class discussions.

I really enjoyed class this week, and I am excited for next week! Thanks for reading!

Resources:
(1) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oDpARriao25gQMMwX6xTx6O211i5mdFm
(2) https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-instructions-not-included-review-story.html
(3) https://images.app.goo.gl/9n5jRZU8L7myS3Q96

Week Six

Welcome to this Week's Topic - Diversity and Inclusion II - Documented and White People

Free Burritos!

This week was another great week! I have had more free time this week because I have not had as many assignments due. I am excited to go home this weekend to see my family, my friends, and, of course, my dog. I spent a lot of time with my roommates and my friends at school this week, and I am honestly so thankful for all of them. We always have such a great time whenever we hang out. Gracen, Riley, and I decorated the white board outside of our dorm room to celebrate the first day of fall! Despite it being fall, the weather is still very, very hot and humid. Kaylee and I went shopping at TJMaxx, and then we went to free burrito day at Moe's! Gracen, Riley, Kaylee, Carleigh and I ate dinner at our dorm, and then we drove around in the car for a little while. Overall, I have had an amazing week, and I am excited to make more wonderful memories!

This week's FYE class was a continuation of last week's topic. On Monday's class, we talked about Jose Antonio Vargas, an "undocumented immigrant" originally from the Philippines. I found the documentary titled Documented (1) to be very interesting. While I do not appreciate the "pushiness" of Jose's character, I did enjoy listening to some of his ideas. Learning about immigration through his eyes was a bit different than through the eyes of the children from Which Way Home. I was so amazed at how far he was able to get in his life without being "found out" about his undocumented status. I appreciate his passion towards his platform, and I think he is definitely brave for revealing his status.

The most shocking part about Documented to me was Jose's lost relationship with his mother. He left his mother when he was twelve-years-old, and he stopped sending her letters as he grew older. In the documentary, Jose claims that he has not seen his mother in eighteen years. He is unable to travel to visit because he is afraid of not being allowed to return. However, the film crew is able to visit the Philippines to interview Jose's mother. I was absolutely devastated when she begins to talk about how much she misses her son. She talks about how she thinks of him everyday, but Jose says that he does his best to avoid her; he says that their relationship is purely transactional. This part actually made me very angry at Jose. Of course, he claims to have his reasons for disassociating himself with his mother, but I disapprove of his actions. I was very happy to learn that Jose's mother had two more children. It would be very, very sad if she was left alone (Jose's father also is not in the picture) after Jose left her. The situation is a difficult one to interpret, but I feel more sympathy for Jose's mother.

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Define American (2) is a website that recognizes itself to be "a nonprofit media and culture organization that uses the power of story to transcend politics and shift the conversation about immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing America." Referencing this website, I looked at two videos. One of the videos that I watched was an interview with an undocumented college student named Gabriela Martinez Chevez (3). In the video, Gabriela gives a brief story about her life. She is originally from El Salvador, but she moved to the United States as a young child. She talks about the fear of being "caught." At college, Gabriela states that she has found a community of people who are supportive of her, and she feels better about revealing her temporary student status. The second video I watched was titled "Dear Undocumented America" (4). The video contains all types of people declaring their support for undocumented immigrants. It is a video that is heavily inspirational rather than informational.

For Wednesday's class, I watched the film White People (5). Personally, I feel as if the film did not present a clear, central message. A few people in the film established clear viewpoints, but the overall film was all over the place, and it was a little difficult to follow. I didn't really like this film, but I didn't strongly dislike it either. In class, Carter, Charlotte, Enysa, and I had a discussion on the worksheet that Dra. gave us. Our conversation was very effective, and we agreed on most of the points. Regarding the question "Where are you FROM from?" I found it interesting how Carter pointed out that humans are from virtually all over the world, whereas most animal species are only in specific parts of the world. Enysa also shared her heritage with the class as well as Matthew. I really enjoyed listening to their stories!

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We have had some very difficult but meaningful discussions in FYE this week, and I am sure they will continue next week. My perspective has broadened because normally I would not expose myself to the topics we have discussed. I am excited for next week! Thanks for reading!

References:
(1)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UniNteiDdEHqYQ_VjuRH1A8e-hGRURkE/view?usp=sharing
(2) https://defineamerican.com/about/
(3) https://defineamerican.com/stories/view/gabriela-martinez-chevez/
(4) https://defineamerican.com/video/undocumentedamerica/
(5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zjj1PmJcRM
(6) https://images.app.goo.gl/MZJ5GcHuQumW5u2E9
(7) https://images.app.goo.gl/otkZ4vYF2VyY2atR6

Week Five

Welcome to this week's topic - Diversity and Inclusion I - Which Way Home & International Migration

Lonestar Concert!

Lakeside Views

This week has been amazing! I can barely recount all of the events that took place. But for the sake of this post, I will try. On Sunday, I played in an ultimate frisbee game. On Wednesday, I went to the Finances Success Series event with my friends. Thursday was the best day that I have had in awhile - after class, my roommates and I went to Sweetheart Circle and did homework while we sat on the grass for about four hours. We went to dinner at Lakeside, and then we watched the ducks and the turtles in the lake. On Friday, my roommate (Riley), my friend (Kaylee), and I went to the Lonestar concert at the performing arts center. The three of us made a spur of the moment decision to spend the night at Riley's house and to go to the lake the
next morning. On Saturday, we rode jet skis, and we went tubing. I had so much fun with my friends this week, and I am excited for more memories to come! On top of all the fun I had, I managed to do well on three tests that I had this week. I feel very accomplished and very happy!

Before I reflect on this week's class topic, I would like to briefly talk about the Finances Success

With my Roommates at FYE Event!

Finances Success Series Event

Series event I attended on Wednesday. I was very surprised at how much fun this event was! To be honest, I expected to learn helpful information about different aspects of the financial world so that I will be able to better prepare for my future. The event was more of an inspirational speech about saving money. Speaker Pete Bielagus gave a very interactive and enjoyable presentation. Even though the event was not what I expected, I am glad that I went because I had a great time! My roommates also went with me, and I think that is one reason why I enjoyed this event so much. I was surrounded by great people in a great environment listening to a great speaker.

The big class discussion that we had in FYE this week was over the film Which Way Home. I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to watch this documentary - I never even knew that it existed. Immigration is definitely a touchy subject when it comes to a debate/discussion. I am very proud of my FYE classmates for expressing their opinions and their feelings in a way that was not forceful - but informative. During a group discussion, I was paired with Garret and Will to discuss various viewpoints on the film. All of us agreed on most topics, but both of them were able to provide me with information about which I had not previously thought. I enjoy having meaningful and important discussions with my classmates because I get to learn about their views, and I gain more hope for the future.

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Which Way Home was a very emotional film for me to watch. I still do not have a solution as to where I stand on the entire issue of immigration. There are so many factors to consider when discussing the topic that you cannot place the whole issue into a single category. I feel the most sympathy for the children whose parents left them behind and for the children who were brought to America illegally by their parents without having a choice because they were so young. However, I do support some type of legal system available for immigrants who wish to live in the United States. I do not think that every single person, no matter what, should be able to freely cross the border without first being approved. The topic is definitely touchy, and I do not wish to comment further on my beliefs until I do more research. People should never believe the first thing they see on the news or online; they should always do their own research. No matter who you are, do not let the world try to fool you. Be smart enough to make your own decisions.

In the Youtube Video titled "The Price of Immigration (1)," the filmmakers emphasize the importance of migrant workers in the community. The immigrants keep the economy on its feet. One important factor that I noticed listed in the article "Does migration change life for the better for people from poor countries (2)?" is that all migrants are more likely to experience sadness. I can definitely see how this fact may be true. Those who move to another country in search of economic opportunity often leave their families behind. They are exposed to a completely new world, and that world is not always what they expected to encounter. The "International Migrant Day (3)" chart shows that each year migrants send home roughly 440 billion US dollars to their families and their communities. "Global Migration: A World Ever More on the Move (4)" notes that even those who study migration for a living are unable to fully grasp its effects. The topic is so vast and so complicated.

Whenever we discussed the Media Literacy Activity (5) in class, I began to realize how important it is for you to research the history behind each article you read. You need to learn about the views and the opinions of the creators of whatever you are reading/watching, and you need to keep an open mind about the possibility of bias. As Enysa pointed out in class, relatively everything contains some type of bias. I agree with her point. After reading all of these articles about migration and after watching Which Way Home, I am even more thankful to have been born a citizen of the United States. Even though I am not an expert on immigration, I now know how to go about an effective conversation with someone about the issue.

Thanks for reading this week's post!

Resources:
(1) The Price of Immigration: http://tiny.cc/y1ip4x
(2) Does migration change life...: http://tiny.cc/migrationchangelife
(3) International Migrant Day: http://tiny.cc/Inter_migrant_day
(4) Global Migration: http://tiny.cc/globalmigration
(5) Media Literacy Activity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19LxhBJaMB4CGUV4k4Aa6qb6SSL52dtUV15SJ22U9BJ8/edit?usp=sharing
(6) Image: https://images.app.goo.gl/h5yJGB65swVJUGX59

Week Four

Welcome to this week's topic - Growth Mindset, Academic Basics, and Academic Integrity (The week of September 9th)

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Hallelujah, I survived this week.

At the beginning of the week, I was overwhelmed with homework and additional assignments. After classes started back, I was relieved. This week turned out to be not so bad after all. I made lots of memories with my friends, and I accomplished many, many goals.

Beginning with the topic of Growth Mindset, I would like to briefly discuss the FYE Success Series event I attended. On Wednesday, I attended the Growth Mindset Series with speaker Trevor Ragan. I actually really enjoyed the presentation. I have heard about the difference between growth mindset (the belief that the brain has the ability to grow) and fixed mindset (the belief that the brain can only use the tools it already has) before the event. However, I learned a lot more detailed information about the importance of a growth mindset. In class on Wednesday, we discussed the ideas behind a growth mindset as well. Basically, I have been learning about a growth mindset all week, and I am not mad about it. One of the assigned videos this week titled "Growth Mindset Introduction: What it is, How it Works, and Why it Matters (2)" was narrated and taught by the speaker of the growth mindset event, Trevor Ragan. I found it very interesting how most of this discussion has connected to my life outside of class this week. Granted, I am sure that the people who planned the schedule for the Success Series worked to help coordinate it with the general schedule for the FYE class. I am glad that I went to the Growth Mindset Series, as I learned a lot of helpful information.

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In class on Monday, Dra. sorted all of us students into groups to discuss our thoughts on ineffective vs effective discussions. I was honored to be paired with the Wheat Thin King, Will. Will and I had very similar thoughts about effective and ineffective discussions. We believed that an effective discussion requires lots of listening from both parties. On the other hand, we agreed that yelling and interrupting is very ineffective. I enjoyed listening to other students' opinions, most of which were the same as mine.

Regarding Academic Basics, Dra. provided us with many helpful resources on Folio. We briefly discussed withdrawing in class, but we did not go over the details. To be honest, I considered withdrawing from my economics class during the week of Hurricane Dorian. I was overwhelmed because I did not have a clue as to what I was doing. I did not have a full class on economics during high school, so I felt lost, especially since I am taking an honors version of economics. Thankfully, our professor moved back due dates and gave us a review day after we came back from the hurricane. Now, I am glad that I did not immediately give up. The details regarding withdrawals can be found online (4). This week, I got an email from my academic advisor asking me to schedule an advising appointment. I picked the earliest date and the earliest time that I could get because I have heard from older students that scheduling an appointment as soon as possible is very important. The GPA Worksheet (5) that Dra. provided us was actually very interesting to me. I do not recall ever being taught how to calculate my GPA, so I am thankful that I now have the formula.

In class on Wednesday, we did discuss the topic of Academic Integrity. We had a short worksheet to evaluate the definitions of plagiarism and cheating. The Student Code of Conduct (6) was also provided to us on Folio. I enjoyed listening to the issues that other students in my class have faced regarding plagiarism/cheating in the past and sadly, issues that they have faced now. As students at Georgia Southern, it is our responsibility to follow the rules and to be a positive influence on others. I enjoyed the discussions this week, and I am excited for next week!

Thanks for reading!

Resources:
(1) Image: https://images.app.goo.gl/9PgWteLwh4quAJiu5
(2) Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/75GFzikmRY0
(3) Image: https://images.app.goo.gl/7jcQCUTy58DofquB6
(4) Withdrawal Info: https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/fye/academics-101/withdrawing/
(5) GPA Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrn0qQUnIZwnxlgOVBZmYw_IMi91iKpK/view
(6) Code: https://students.georgiasouthern.edu/conduct/files/2018-2019-Code-of-Student-Conduct-FINAL-1.pdf

Week Three

Welcome to this week's topic - In-Class Discussions & Speech on Campus and Beyond

The beautiful
not-so-hurricane view Wed. night

The third week of college turned into the third week of "not actually attending college but still having to manage college" - Thanks, Hurricane Dorian.

Well, this week turned out to be much different than the previous week. I thought I had my life together; I thought I was a perfectly organized and prepared individual. I thought wrong.

This week I have been extremely overwhelmed by all of the upcoming due dates for all of my classes that I was unable to attend. My professors gave me all of my assignments this week as if the hurricane never happened (which in Statesboro...it didn't), and I have been forced to learn the material on my own. Normally, I can manage multiple assignments at once, but I have been
extremely stressed this week. To top it off, I am sick. So between hundreds of tissues (literally) and way too many math problems, I am very, very overwhelmed.

However, I know the importance of mental health. I have been taking measures to ensure that I get at least one genuine break throughout the day to relieve my stress. Even though I feel as if I have nothing together, I am doing the best I can. Before I reflect on this week's topic, I would like to briefly mention the stress relievers that I participated in this week.

My roommates and I made dinner Wednesday night, and we watched a movie with two of our

Making Dinner!

friends. On Thursday, my friend and I took a quick lunch trip to Zaxby's. That night, my roommates, my friend, and I played card games and watched another movie. Friday, we rode our bikes to the RAC and played volleyball. I also did a short run to help relieve any more stress. Although I have spent my entire week working, I have also made some wonderful memories with my friends. I will survive the upcoming week.

To reflect on this week's topic, I am going to mention several articles/videos that Dra. provided to our class. Unfortunately, we were unable to have an in-class discussion on this week's topic because we did not attend class.

Most of the articles that Dra. provided centered around the ideas of communication and free speech. Some articles provided tips and insight on participating in debates or in discussions while others outlined recent issues associated with free speech.

In the first article titled "I Take Your Point (1)," the author gives readers insight into the most important action when participating during a discussion. The author states, "...link what you are about to say to something that has already been said." Making a link is very important to ensure that the others in the discussion take your point as being relevant. If you want to mention a point that is not on the same subject, the author suggests that you explicitly indicate that you are changing the topic.

"The Power of Dialogue (2)" is an article that outlines basic ground rules for dialogue while also targeting those who fail to truly communicate. Author Scott London highlights technology's negative influence on people's in-person communication skills. He believes that people have forgotten or simply do not know how to truly listen to another individual. I believe that some people are easily disconnected from others, but I also think that there are people who cannot function without making true connections. One ground rule for effective dialogue that I found important was using concrete examples to raise general issues. Issues are often difficult to discuss when a person does not provide any correlation to the real world. If a person makes sure to give examples, then he or she will be much more successful in a conversation.

The two resources centered around microaggression ("What Exactly is a Microaggression (3)?" and "Microaggressions in the Classroom (4)") had an emotional appeal. I found the video to be more effective when describing the effects of microaggression. Based on the article, I first thought that the people described as victims of microaggression were simply over sensitive, and I thought that the initial microaggression could not be avoided. However, the video brought the scenarios to life. I was able to look at the situation with a different perspective, and I realized how frequent microaggression occurs. One point that surprised me within the article was that people who usually engage in microaggressions are normal, everyday people who good intentions. Before reading and watching the provided article and video, I had no knowledge of the term "microaggression." Now, I can monitor my own actions to uplift others instead of to degrade others.

"Twelve Essential Communication Skills That Aren't Taught in Schools at All (5)" is an article that contains multiple helpful tips for people to become effective communicators. None of the skills listed were unfamiliar to me, meaning I have heard of them before. The one that I agree with the most would definitely be "proactive listening." Those who make it a priority to listen before speaking are people who can often be characterized as trustworthy, patient, and professional. This article not only outlines the effective skills, but it also gives readers advice on how to achieve the skills. I believe that becoming an effective communicator takes practice. Learning the basis of the twelve skills provides readers with a strong mental foundation towards a successful conversation.

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Switching to free speech, I would like to recognize the difficulty behind the topic. People have very different opinions and viewpoints with anything and everything. Free speech is an interesting, yet touchy topic for some. I personally wish that I could have experienced an in-class discussion with my peers about free speech. I am interested to hear everyone's viewpoints, and I hope that we will be able to discuss the topic in the future. Although free speech is a difficult topic to discuss because of the controversy it creates, it is a very important topic, as it is vital to resolving conflicts.

The article "Hate Speech is Protected Free Speech: Even at College Campuses (7)" outlines the importance of allowing free speech at college campuses. Author Erwin Chemerinksy states that the primary purpose of a college campus is to provide its students with access to education. He argues that officials of schools should not be able to decide who gets to speak or what gets to be said because people should be allowed to explore different views. On the other hand, the author of the article "On Speech and Belonging (8)" attacks those who exhibit what he believes to be hate speech, a version of free speech. I personally do not like the article because the author seems to go to the extreme to convince his readers that his way is the only way. In the end, who gets to decide what is hateful and what is not? Both articles have strengths and weaknesses. The first provides many real-life examples with evidence to back up the author's claims while the second relies mostly on emotional appeal.

The video titled "Schools are watching students' social media, raising questions about free speech (9)" made me feel very uneasy. Personally, I do not believe that adults/supervisors (other than parents) should monitor children's social media accounts with the intention of looking to punish a child for behavior regarding free speech. I think parents should be mindful of what their children post in order to maintain a safe environment, but I do not think that children should be targeted by other adults. Social media is new, and technology is constantly advancing. My viewpoint is not set in stone, but I currently disapprove of punishing children for their online behavior unless the one punishing the child is his/her parent(s) or unless the child's action presents evident danger.

Lastly, the video titled "Free Speech vs Hate Speech on College Campuses (10)" summarizes the entire dispute discussed in the above articles on free speech. I enjoyed this video because it outlined both viewpoints while also providing facts. The video introduces the question, "Where do you draw the line on hateful speech?" As I previously stated, who gets to decide what is hateful and what is not? In the end, I truly do not know if there is one solution to the problem. Perhaps it is a dispute that will always exist. However, whether we like it or not, people have the right to express their beliefs as long as others are not being put in physical danger.

Thanks for reading!

Resources:
(1) I Take Your Point: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U47Tn-SKpwcQHY_GKHBIcJkViCpijJdt/view?usp=sharing
(2) The Power of Dialogue: http://tiny.cc/effectivedialogue
(3) What Exactly is a Microaggression?: https://www.vox.com/2015/2/16/8031073/what-are-microaggressions
(4) Microaggressions in the Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ji8Qae9keY
(5) Twelve Essential Communication Skills: http://tiny.cc/effectivecommunication
(6) Image: https://images.app.goo.gl/AwZBuqGEg81ApVh48
(7) Hate Speech is Protected Free Speech: https://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/2017/10/25/16524832/campus-free-speech-first-amendment-protest
(8) On Speech and Belonging: https://blogs.berkeley.edu/2017/09/18/on-speech-and-belonging/
(9) Schools are watching...: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/schools-watching-students-social-media-raising-questions-free-speech
(10) Free Speech vs Hate Speech: https://www.pbs.org/video/free-speech-vs-hate-speech-on-college-campuses-gkjvrl/

Week Two

Welcome to this week's topic - Intro to Honors and Time Management (The Week of August 26th)

The second week of college was a quick, positive experience. During the first week, I felt behind, nervous, and stressed. However, the second week proved to be different. I have been spending my time working to get ahead on my classwork and to get organized. Ironically, this week's FYE topic related closely to my current situation. Before I discuss the time management portion of this blog, I would like to reflect on Monday's class topic, Intro to Honors.

On Monday, Dr. Engel (Honors Program Director), Dr. Desiderio (Honors Program Associate Director), and Erin Martin (Honors Program Academic Advisor) visited our class to discuss specific honors program requirements for us students.

Erin Martin (2)

During this helpful discussion, we learned the various requirements needed in order to remain honors program students. Erin Martin presented us with a large amount of information regarding credit hours, advisement, and other academic requirements. She is our honors academic advisor. Because of the large amount of requirements, each honors student has two academic advisors. I was somewhat overwhelmed when I realized how much I will have to complete to remain an honors student. I had heard of most of the information beforehand, but the requirements are now a reality. Fortunately, I have many resources if I ever need additional instruction. For example, I can use the online student resources (1) to track my progress and to make sure I am headed in the right direction. Practically all of the information I need is located on the student resources page. I have access to a list of the program requirements, a link regarding experiential learning, and a link to the academic advisement page.

Dr. Desiderio (3)

Dr. Engel (4)

Dr. Desiderio presented us with more requirements, but his discussion was based heavily upon experiential learning. First, he asked our class what we considered as experiential learning. Many of my classmates gave their opinions. Some suggested volunteer work, and others mentioned study abroad. I introduced the idea of "outside the classroom." Dr. Desiderio declared that all of our ideas were correct. He provided us with a list of different organizations that we are able to volunteer with to receive credit. Later during the week, he sent an email containing all of the information and the specific details he presented us with on Monday. Dr. Engel arrived towards the end of class, and he gave a brief speech outlining the importance of all the requirements. When none of us had any further questions, class was dismissed.

Throughout Monday's class, one action intrigued me the most. Dr. Desiderio and Dr. Engel repeatedly used the word "engage" when they spoke about the honors program. They related this week's class to last week's class topic without even knowing. The overall class furthered my realization about the importance of being engaged.

As I move to reflect on the topic of time management, I would like to discuss two articles dedicated to helping students manage their time. The first article introduces the "GPA of Time Management (5)." In the article GPA stands for Goals, Plan, and Action. One passage centers around the idea that "The way I spend my time must be a reflection of my goals." I can especially relate to this quote and the idea behind it. This week, I have been forced to drop an extracurricular activity so that I will have time for another activity that is more important to me. I did not desire to quit the first, but I had to pick one in order to have enough time to complete my classwork. I am proud of myself for working to manage my time before it is too late. Article two (6) outlines multiple strategies for time management. One strategy includes using a planner. This week, I took all of my class syllabi and wrote down important due dates from the class schedules into my planner. This took a lot of time, effort, and organization, but I now have all of my due dates in one place. I will still reference the original schedules each week to make sure I am not missing anything, but my planner will help me outline my week as best as possible. This article also outlines strategies for note-taking, studying, and test-taking.

Dra. McGrath provided us with a list of different apps available to download on our phones. I downloaded the app, Remember the Milk (7). This app is a simple, helpful tool that allows you to make a list of all of your daily tasks. I like the simplicity of the app and its ability to notify you about upcoming due dates.

Remember the Milk (8)

Taylor led Wednesday's class, which focused on time management. She began the class discussion by asking us how our week was going. After most students expressed their concerns about being overwhelmed by classwork and/or homework, Taylor showed the class a video titled, "Effective Time Management (9)." The video portrays a boy who fails to write his essay the day before it is due only to realize that the next day is Saturday. The video was humorous and relatable. It helped emphasize the importance of learning to manage time. After we watched the video, Taylor gave us a timed group activity. My teammates (Ebeni, Enysa, and Gracie) and I struggled to complete our tasks quickly. We chose our tasks randomly. Our strategy was not very organized, and we failed to receive a large amount of points. At the end of the video, we listened to all of the team strategies. Most teams went down the list to complete the given tasks.

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Taylor gave us a second activity where we each had $86,400 to spend at one time. I enjoyed listening to the different things that each of my classmates decided to buy. For example, Ebeni spent her money on her parents, her college fund, and her future wedding. Emma and I chose to spend some of our money on a trip. Some students were very specific while others, like me, provided very broad answers. Taylor later told us that the $86,400 represented the number of seconds in each day. We must choose how to spend each second; once we use that second, it is gone forever. Taylor divided our current lives into a triangle. The three corners were school, work, and social life. In order to be successful, we must learn to effectively manage all three corners of the triangle, not just one or two. Taylor's advice was very helpful, and I greatly appreciate her guidance.

I enjoyed this week's topics, and I am especially thankful for the time management portion because I am working diligently to organize my time and my life. Thanks for visiting!

Resources:
(1) Student Resources: https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/honors/student-resources/
(2, 3, 4) Honors Program Photos: https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/honors/about/staff/
(5) GPA of Time Management: https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/fye/students/first-year/time/
(6) Strategies for Time Management: https://students.georgiasouthern.edu/counseling/resources/self-help/academic-success/
(7) Remember the Milk:https://www.rememberthemilk.com/about/
(8) Remember the Milk Photo: https://images.app.goo.gl/3mLL5Y5z6FwSVkv79
(9) Effective Time Management Video: https://youtu.be/31mfgrZpLus
(10) Time to Plan Photo: https://images.app.goo.gl/BTCnAoZc7YaEbaWn7