"Modern education is premised strongly on materialistic values. It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts, a key element of which has to be the nurturing of our compassionate nature." - Dalai Lama
Week 4
What does it mean to you to conduct yourself like a professional
student? What strategies and skills are you currently using that make
that happen? What do you need to do differently?
I feel that conduct befitting a professional student involves caring about success. Professional students are the type of people who go the extra mile and study even when there is fun to be had. Professional students realize that college is not a continuation of high school, where there was much more structure. Serious students realize that college is more like an investment, and if they go to class and learn, not memorize, that investment will pay off. I go to class, I make sure all of my homework is done before I go out and have fun. I have good work ethic, which is all I need at this point. If I don't understand something, I'll ask. I don't think I need to do much differently, even though there's always room for improvement. I'm getting good grades, passing exams and other various tests. I think I'm doing everything just fine.
What does it mean to you to conduct yourself like a professional student? What strategies and skills are you currently using that make that happen? What do you need to do differently?
To be a professional student is to be responsible and hard working; remembering that this isnt just school- it's a job. Why do people decide to continue their education after highschool? Not just for a good time I'm sure. People further their education so that in turn, they can broaden their potential possibilities for success in the future. My point to all this- one goes to school to learn a profession; to be a professional. In the event that a student is not apply professionalism to their studies, the very professionalism needed to secure ones path to sucess, then they will surley fail. Maybe not in school, but in life.
During my short time at Columbia College, I have made a committment to my studies, and make sure that they are my number one priority. When I attend my classes I listen very carefully to every word the instructor says, making sure my notes contain the information vital for the exams. When I am givin homework, I make sure it is done the night it is given to me, if-at-all possibe. Homework is done befor the partying can begin. Thats just how it has to be for me to ensure that my work gets finished and nothing is forgotten. Peronally, I could not have fun on down-time, knowing that I have unfinished business.
In my opinion, I think that I have a good grasp on school, and what I need to do. The only problem I have is that I stress out way to much. I wish i could change that, but thats just me. Sometimes my stress gets a little out of hand, but at the end I think its the same thing that drives me to work hard and take things seriously. Honestly, I wouldnt do anything differently than what im doing right now.
A professional student is someone who is never late for class and is prepared to learn when the professor walks in the door. They always have all the necessary books and notebooks with them and never turn in assignments late. These students address professors politely and don’t use texting lingo when communicating through e-mail. They manage their time wisely and know that to retain information discussed in class they must review every day.
I feel that it’s very important to be a professional student because it helps you in the long run to get a job and succeed in life outside of college. I try my best to do these things by frequently using my planner and making lists of things I need to get done each day. However, I’d say I need to manage my time a little better. I need to stop waiting until the last minute to study for tests or write papers, but rather break it up into chunks every day. Other than that I consider myself to be a fairly professional student.
A professional student is one who takes their studies very seriously and does what they need to do to the best of their abilites. They understand the need to give their undivided attention and put their all into their work. They know that it is not only expected of them to show up to class on time, but to show up already having read the materials necessary and actively engage in class discussions. Professionalism has a lot to do with your attitude, as well. If the student comes in with a bad attitude, it doesn't really matter if they had read everything necessary.
Simply put, I am using common sense to do this. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know to respect your professors and your peers, and do what the professors expect you to do. Being in college means that you have more responsibility on your plate, so using time management skills (one, so you don't miss out on any necessary reading and studying, and two, so you know when you're supposed to show up to class) is a big thing. Study skills are also a necessity for professionalism, because you need to strive to handle what is doled out to you.
For me, I need to get better at not procrastinating and stop compromising time. Procrastinating leads me to late night readings and stressed out mornings. I also compromise my time a lot, saying "If I read this COMM chapter for the next 15 minutes, then I'll watch a movie" or something. Usually, I don't even last 15 minutes anyway. So making myself read and read and study and study instead of doing things I just WANT to do is something I have to get better at, and quickly.
Being a professional student means being serious about your studies. A professional is someone with knowledge in their chosen discipline. In this case, the discipline is schooling. They are not forced to be in school; they chose to continue their education. That is what I am doing at Columbia College. I took the knowledge I gained in high school, and will that as a foundation in college.
I have been completing my work and readings in my classes. It is easier to do the assignments as they are due than it is to catch up at the end of the semester. I have also been meeting with my professors and asking for help so I do not get lost in any of my courses. Keeping up is is an important thing to remember when approaching anything in life. After all, we are paying for these classes; we should keep up with the material.
One problem I have has to do with distractions. I've dealt with this before, and I am still struggling with it. I have a difficult time focusing on the task at hand. The work does get done, but not before I come up with multiple reasons not to do it. I would like to be able to change that and finish my work and be distracted afterward. I have been making some progress by doing part of an assignment, taking a break and finishing it later, but I would like to get to a point where the break is unnecessary and I wouldn't be staying up quite as late.
To me in order to conduct myself like a professional student I would need to have a planned out schedual and maintain that. I would have to make sure everthing is in order take control of my life and the responsibilities that I have. Conducting myself like a professional student would mean having good communication skills and staying on the right track. Currently to make this happen I have a calender and a planner I try to follow to get things done. Some things i need to do differently is manageing my time and making better decisions when it comes to school work and personal time.
I noticed that I answered only half of the questions, so I deleted my first post, and I am adding to it now. Sorry.
Being a professional student means that you get paid to learn. In the case of most students, and definitely so in mine, it is the other way around. So, I don't think that this word conveys your intentions very well.
However, I get the gist of what you are trying to convey. I think that a better way to describe such a student is as a "good student." Now, you are probably wondering what I think a good student is. Well, for me, a good student is a student who can study on their own. A student who is willing to learn from the professor, but can find and use information on their own and has a good plan that they can follow and understand is a good student.
Having a schedule is important, but I don't believe in a strict schedule. You have to be fluid and flexible, because things can change, and you do not know what the future holds. However, it is good to have priorities and remember that certain things need to be done before you do other things, because then you will fall behind and start procrastinating.
It is good to try to learn beyond what you learn in class. Looking deeper and trying to get more details in something that they are interested in is what a good student does best. It is also rather important to go for a degree in a field that you find interesting. Just getting good grades doesn't make a good student. It requires trying to learn more on your own.
Thus for me, being a good student means learning to learn on your own, because you won't be a student forever, and a good student prepares for their future.
In my case, I try my best to learn beyond the classroom. I do the problems that I am assigned, but I also try a lot more problems. My major is Computer Science and I always visit the Computer Science lab where I can learn from the seniors and they challenge me further. So far, I think that I am on a good track, and I am enjoying it.
However, I need to be more disciplined. I could also learn to manage my time a little better.
A professional student excels in a many qualities. They conduct themselves in a manner of respect and show respect to others around them, including the teacher. A professional student shows dedicated and commitment to their school work. They show up on time and are prepared for class. The student is aware of due dates and test dates that are given, along with keeping an update on their overall class grade. A professional student has a passion and desire to further educate themselves to become successful in life.
I would not consider myself a professional student but I work hard to become one. I keep track of when assignments are due and make sure that they are completed in my sanctification. I study days before tests so when the test comes around I have the materials in front of me to make it easier to learn. I do not like showing up late to things which always has benefited me in showing up to class on time. Respect is one of my biggest value, I try to stay respectful to myself and others at all cost.
There are somethings that I do need to work on though, in order to become a more professional student. Sometimes, I don't go to class ready to learn, I am sleepy, unfocused, or distracted by other things. Not only should you show up to class on time prepared physically, but mentally as well, which is something I lack. I also never ask for help. For some reason, if I don't know what assignment or readings we had to do then I don't do them. I need to participate more in class, if I did that then I think I would be more focused and less distracted, and I would also not miss what the teacher says in case he does assign homework.
Being a professional student to me means many things to me. A student should be very organized with their work, having your assignments due on time, arriving to class on time,make a commitment to your teachers, and yourself, and try and make yourself succesful!
The skills that I am trying to use for me to become a professional student are reading ahead, trying to get my work done right after that class period so I dont forget about it the next day, I also am trying to ask my professors questions that I dont understand so that can explain things a little more that I didnt understand in that class period. I am definetly not a professional student right now but I am trying to better myself for one.
What I need to do differently is do not procrastinate on things. I always so Im going to study four days before a test and then I end up cramming it all in the night before. I need to give myself time so I dont get so stressed out.
To be a professional student, to me, means that you take your education seriously and take the necessarily steps to make sure that you succeed. So, you need to complete you assignments and other required activities in order to maintain good grades and good G.P.A. And on a personal level, I suppose I could work on not procrastinating so much. I tend to get my work done last minute; and I don't suppose that there has to be a sense of urgency to get anything done.
A"Professional Student" can be all of us if we try. My basic answer is that you give what the same as what the teacher puts in. Sometimes but not very often you might seem like a teacher doesn't care. It's our education. Those moment when you think nobody else cares; that's when you care the most.
Listing things to care about would be redundant. Almost all of my classmates have a list of what you must do to qualify us as a professional. I on the other hand just want to restate that all you need to do is care. Caring, about what your doing, how your doing it, and why, is the key to being a "Professional Student."
I feel that conduct befitting a professional student involves caring about success. Professional students are the type of people who go the extra mile and study even when there is fun to be had. Professional students realize that college is not a continuation of high school, where there was much more structure. Serious students realize that college is more like an investment, and if they go to class and learn, not memorize, that investment will pay off.
ReplyDeleteI go to class, I make sure all of my homework is done before I go out and have fun. I have good work ethic, which is all I need at this point. If I don't understand something, I'll ask.
I don't think I need to do much differently, even though there's always room for improvement. I'm getting good grades, passing exams and other various tests. I think I'm doing everything just fine.
What does it mean to you to conduct yourself like a professional student? What strategies and skills are you currently using that make that happen? What do you need to do differently?
ReplyDeleteTo be a professional student is to be responsible and hard working; remembering that this isnt just school- it's a job. Why do people decide to continue their education after highschool? Not just for a good time I'm sure. People further their education so that in turn, they can broaden their potential possibilities for success in the future. My point to all this- one goes to school to learn a profession; to be a professional. In the event that a student is not apply professionalism to their studies, the very professionalism needed to secure ones path to sucess, then they will surley fail. Maybe not in school, but in life.
During my short time at Columbia College, I have made a committment to my studies, and make sure that they are my number one priority. When I attend my classes I listen very carefully to every word the instructor says, making sure my notes contain the information vital for the exams. When I am givin homework, I make sure it is done the night it is given to me, if-at-all possibe. Homework is done befor the partying can begin. Thats just how it has to be for me to ensure that my work gets finished and nothing is forgotten. Peronally, I could not have fun on down-time, knowing that I have unfinished business.
In my opinion, I think that I have a good grasp on school, and what I need to do. The only problem I have is that I stress out way to much. I wish i could change that, but thats just me. Sometimes my stress gets a little out of hand, but at the end I think its the same thing that drives me to work hard and take things seriously. Honestly, I wouldnt do anything differently than what im doing right now.
A professional student is someone who is never late for class and is prepared to learn when the professor walks in the door. They always have all the necessary books and notebooks with them and never turn in assignments late. These students address professors politely and don’t use texting lingo when communicating through e-mail. They manage their time wisely and know that to retain information discussed in class they must review every day.
ReplyDeleteI feel that it’s very important to be a professional student because it helps you in the long run to get a job and succeed in life outside of college. I try my best to do these things by frequently using my planner and making lists of things I need to get done each day. However, I’d say I need to manage my time a little better. I need to stop waiting until the last minute to study for tests or write papers, but rather break it up into chunks every day. Other than that I consider myself to be a fairly professional student.
A professional student is one who takes their studies very seriously and does what they need to do to the best of their abilites. They understand the need to give their undivided attention and put their all into their work. They know that it is not only expected of them to show up to class on time, but to show up already having read the materials necessary and actively engage in class discussions. Professionalism has a lot to do with your attitude, as well. If the student comes in with a bad attitude, it doesn't really matter if they had read everything necessary.
ReplyDeleteSimply put, I am using common sense to do this. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know to respect your professors and your peers, and do what the professors expect you to do. Being in college means that you have more responsibility on your plate, so using time management skills (one, so you don't miss out on any necessary reading and studying, and two, so you know when you're supposed to show up to class) is a big thing. Study skills are also a necessity for professionalism, because you need to strive to handle what is doled out to you.
For me, I need to get better at not procrastinating and stop compromising time. Procrastinating leads me to late night readings and stressed out mornings. I also compromise my time a lot, saying "If I read this COMM chapter for the next 15 minutes, then I'll watch a movie" or something. Usually, I don't even last 15 minutes anyway. So making myself read and read and study and study instead of doing things I just WANT to do is something I have to get better at, and quickly.
Being a professional student means being serious about your studies. A professional is someone with knowledge in their chosen discipline. In this case, the discipline is schooling. They are not forced to be in school; they chose to continue their education. That is what I am doing at Columbia College. I took the knowledge I gained in high school, and will that as a foundation in college.
ReplyDeleteI have been completing my work and readings in my classes. It is easier to do the assignments as they are due than it is to catch up at the end of the semester. I have also been meeting with my professors and asking for help so I do not get lost in any of my courses. Keeping up is is an important thing to remember when approaching anything in life. After all, we are paying for these classes; we should keep up with the material.
One problem I have has to do with distractions. I've dealt with this before, and I am still struggling with it. I have a difficult time focusing on the task at hand. The work does get done, but not before I come up with multiple reasons not to do it. I would like to be able to change that and finish my work and be distracted afterward. I have been making some progress by doing part of an assignment, taking a break and finishing it later, but I would like to get to a point where the break is unnecessary and I wouldn't be staying up quite as late.
To me in order to conduct myself like a professional student I would need to have a planned out schedual and maintain that. I would have to make sure everthing is in order take control of my life and the responsibilities that I have. Conducting myself like a professional student would mean having good communication skills and staying on the right track.
ReplyDeleteCurrently to make this happen I have a calender and a planner I try to follow to get things done. Some things i need to do differently is manageing my time and making better decisions when it comes to school work and personal time.
I noticed that I answered only half of the questions, so I deleted my first post, and I am adding to it now. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteBeing a professional student means that you get paid to learn. In the case of most students, and definitely so in mine, it is the other way around. So, I don't think that this word conveys your intentions very well.
However, I get the gist of what you are trying to convey. I think that a better way to describe such a student is as a "good student." Now, you are probably wondering what I think a good student is. Well, for me, a good student is a student who can study on their own. A student who is willing to learn from the professor, but can find and use information on their own and has a good plan that they can follow and understand is a good student.
Having a schedule is important, but I don't believe in a strict schedule. You have to be fluid and flexible, because things can change, and you do not know what the future holds. However, it is good to have priorities and remember that certain things need to be done before you do other things, because then you will fall behind and start procrastinating.
It is good to try to learn beyond what you learn in class. Looking deeper and trying to get more details in something that they are interested in is what a good student does best. It is also rather important to go for a degree in a field that you find interesting. Just getting good grades doesn't make a good student. It requires trying to learn more on your own.
Thus for me, being a good student means learning to learn on your own, because you won't be a student forever, and a good student prepares for their future.
In my case, I try my best to learn beyond the classroom. I do the problems that I am assigned, but I also try a lot more problems. My major is Computer Science and I always visit the Computer Science lab where I can learn from the seniors and they challenge me further. So far, I think that I am on a good track, and I am enjoying it.
However, I need to be more disciplined. I could also learn to manage my time a little better.
A professional student excels in a many qualities. They conduct themselves in a manner of respect and show respect to others around them, including the teacher. A professional student shows dedicated and commitment to their school work. They show up on time and are prepared for class. The student is aware of due dates and test dates that are given, along with keeping an update on their overall class grade. A professional student has a passion and desire to further educate themselves to become successful in life.
ReplyDeleteI would not consider myself a professional student but I work hard to become one. I keep track of when assignments are due and make sure that they are completed in my sanctification. I study days before tests so when the test comes around I have the materials in front of me to make it easier to learn. I do not like showing up late to things which always has benefited me in showing up to class on time. Respect is one of my biggest value, I try to stay respectful to myself and others at all cost.
There are somethings that I do need to work on though, in order to become a more professional student. Sometimes, I don't go to class ready to learn, I am sleepy, unfocused, or distracted by other things. Not only should you show up to class on time prepared physically, but mentally as well, which is something I lack. I also never ask for help. For some reason, if I don't know what assignment or readings we had to do then I don't do them. I need to participate more in class, if I did that then I think I would be more focused and less distracted, and I would also not miss what the teacher says in case he does assign homework.
Being a professional student to me means many things to me. A student should be very organized with their work, having your assignments due on time, arriving to class on time,make a commitment to your teachers, and yourself, and try and make yourself succesful!
ReplyDeleteThe skills that I am trying to use for me to become a professional student are reading ahead, trying to get my work done right after that class period so I dont forget about it the next day, I also am trying to ask my professors questions that I dont understand so that can explain things a little more that I didnt understand in that class period. I am definetly not a professional student right now but I am trying to better myself for one.
What I need to do differently is do not procrastinate on things. I always so Im going to study four days before a test and then I end up cramming it all in the night before. I need to give myself time so I dont get so stressed out.
To be a professional student, to me, means that you take your education seriously and take the necessarily steps to make sure that you succeed. So, you need to complete you assignments and other required activities in order to maintain good grades and good G.P.A.
ReplyDeleteAnd on a personal level, I suppose I could work on not procrastinating so much. I tend to get my work done last minute; and I don't suppose that there has to be a sense of urgency to get anything done.
A"Professional Student" can be all of us if we try. My basic answer is that you give what the same as what the teacher puts in. Sometimes but not very often you might seem like a teacher doesn't care. It's our education. Those moment when you think nobody else cares; that's when you care the most.
ReplyDeleteListing things to care about would be redundant. Almost all of my classmates have a list of what you must do to qualify us as a professional. I on the other hand just want to restate that all you need to do is care. Caring, about what your doing, how your doing it, and why, is the key to being a "Professional Student."