Prologue of My Guide To College Success

Upon reading the prologue chapter of my textbook last night I have come to realize a few new things about myself as I enter into College life. In the past week I've been given much more responsibility not only to myself, but also directed towards those around me. I've had to increase my expectations in order to adapt to my new environment. This will ultimately lead me to discover the gift that God, in his grace, imparted on me. I'm also very excited to meet new people and make connections that will help me in the future. Yet, through my reawakening I have also had to deal with the stress of trying to find a job on campus that works with my hours. It's difficult because I know that I have to manage my time very carefully in order to do well. I know that if I stay on top of my work I'll be just fine, but it's difficult trying to juggle so many things at once. But, when things get tough I know that I have a whole entire group of people willing to help me along the way.

My first week at SJSU

Transforming into a college student this past week has been very different from what I expected. I must admit that I was very unsure of myself at first. Being placed in a strange environment usually leaves me in a state of paralysis for a while but my first day at San Jose State left me curious. I've been very observant these past few days. I've watched the other students around me and I've made sure to pay even greater attention to my professors. I've noticed that the intensity level of classes has greatly increased from high school. It's not impossible to handle these new classes, but I understand that I'll be working very hard during my college career. All in all I'm very excited about what SJSU has in store for me this year!

1st day at SJSU

It's difficult for me to describe in words how I've felt during my first day of "higher education" that I seem to have stumbled upon utterly unaware of what I was getting myself into. I must confess, it won't be a walk in the park by any means. I feel stripped of myself and everything I've grown accustomed to these last four years in high school. I've been placed amongst a sea of faces and most of the time I'm surrounded by people I've never met before. Yet by some unknown force I feel as though I must rise up above everything strewn before me so violently. I've chosen to keep my eyes on the prize. I know that I deserve to be on this campus among all of these people. I know I have a lot to offer. Although entering my first class was a bit overbearing, I am making it my primary goal to adjust quickly to my new set standards. I will give it my all.