Week 2 Blog Questions

1a. I went to many elementary schools growing up. Each one was about the same for me. Some were more personalized than others. The teachers were closer to their students. Other schools did not participate much in the students lives outside of school.

1b.I only went to one high school. There was a guidance counselor and another counselor that helped with classes. Each were very helpful. I felt that some teachers would be more interested in my personal life and want to help. I had tough high school years. I was diagnosed with pancreatitis at 15, got pregnant at 16, and married at 17. Most teachers were very helpful because they knew about my circumstances. In fact, while I was in the hospital one of my teachers had the class send me a get well card. Unfortunately, I was quite out of it and it was from my spanish class. As if reading english while sick isn't hard enough.

1c. When starting I had a very difficult time. I set up an appointment with high hopes with someone in the administration. She basically told me that what I wanted to do, being a single mother and working, was impossible. After much support from my boyfriend he assured me I could do it and pushed me to try to get in again. I did a lot of this process myself not accepting help because of the earlier disappointment. Once in the system I got much more support from other people. I was much happier with that outcome.

1d. Externally I have been motivated by friends and family greatly. This motivation has helped my confidence internally to be confident that I can succeed in school.
1e. I am highly confident that I can succeed as a student. Like others, stress can sometimes bring my confidence down, but I believe this is usually only temporary feelings. For the most part I'm excited and confident in my ability to learn and succeed.

1f. I am happy with my learning ability.

1g.I could probably improve by staying on task more and getting assignments done earlier. Also not letting certain things (such as sickness and children) stop me from finishing needed studying.

2. I learned that our jail facilities are maxed out and overwhelmed. This is something I did not know. I feel this is something that should definitely change. This needs to be an important issue in our government and not be overseen.

3. I received my student loan which will help ease the stress of my financial situation.

4. I have a horrible ear infection and both my kids were sick this week. So I am terribly sorry that I am doing my assignments at 9:59 on Tuesday the day it is due. On a brighter note, I got my laundry done today.