Mock Interviews

I dreaded the day of the mock interviews. I always get so tongue tied and lose my train of thought. Also it doesn't help that o'm shy...I know, I may not appear to by shy but I'm horrified of talking in front of people! The interview didn't go so bad, we'll then again that's my pov. I think its a great way to get accustomed to speaking in front of people and answering hard, but important questions. I think it was a great benefit to the class. Minnie, though it was a great experience and I helped her practice a bit. SHe was a bit nervous, and I told her that's OK. The class was good, I did learn some things I didn't know so that's always great.

Chapter 6

This was a great chapter and a real eye-opener. A lot of people, including myself find it difficult to make choices. I, myself am always analyzing and reanalyzing things. I really though about what Professor B, said in the beginning of class with his 5 tips about letting go of shame and its ok to have more than one goal. So i thought to myself, sometimes you make choices that may not be exactly right, but it's ok. You live and learn and with the next decision your better prepared.
I chose to do activity 6.2 which entails making a plan.
It was a tad difficult for me because i sometimes fly by the seat of my pants! I'm not a big planner but after doing this activity i can see how it would be helpful. Also, being a teacher your days are pretty planned, students need to be taught certain things at certain times and although i don't fully agree with it, it is the way things are. I think having some form of plan is good, but always allow for some wiggle room.

Chapter 5

This chapter was about all the different ways one can gather information regarding four year schools and graduate schools. I believe I'm pretty well-versed in obtaining information. I have already decided on a four year school for my Bachelor's but have been on the fence as to where to get my Master's from. The college comparison activity was great in helping me narrow down the choices. Over the next few weeks I'll try to do some more in depth research about the 3 colleges I am thinking about going to.