Exploring Majors 11/25 and 12/1

Major:

1. What is the focus of this major? What areas will you study?

2. Is this a major field you will enjoy studying? Why?

3. Which classes do you think will be most challenging for you? Why?

4. Which classes do you think will be easiest for you?

5. Are there requirements to be accepted into this major such as GPA?

6. Do you believe you can meet these requirements? Yes _______ No _______

7. Can this major be completed in four years? Yes _______ No _______

8. Is graduate work usually required to work in the field associated with this major? Yes _______ No _______

9. Which skills does this major require?

10. Using the catalog, what are 10 courses that you would really like to take? Would you be able to take them if you chose this major?

11. What kinds of jobs do students with this major obtain

12. Of these jobs, list three that would be of interest to you:
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II.
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13. Are there any student organizations associated with this major?

14. Are there any professional organizations associated with this major?

15. Now that you know a little about this major, will you continue to consider it? Why or why not?

16. What resources did you use to complete this worksheet?

Setting and achieving goals, November 11/16 & 11/17

Based on last week's activity, what did you learn about your time management skills? Complete the following reflection statements on your blog:

After one week of monitoring my time, I discovered that...

I want to spend more time on...

I want to spend less time on...

I was surprised I spent so much time on...

I was surprised that I spent so little time on...

What changes will you make to your self-management system?

November 9 & 10: Time Management activity

In this activity, you’ll explore your present self-management system. By becoming more effective and efficient in the use of time, you’ll complete a greater number of important actions and maximize your chances of attaining your goals and dreams.

Write about the system (or lack of system) that you presently use to decide what you will do each day. There is no “wrong” answer, so don’t let your Inner Critic (internal voice that judges us inadequate) or Inner Defender (internal voice that judges others) get involved.
Consider questions such as: How do you know…
• what homework to do?
• when to prepare for tests?
• what classes to attend?
• what instructor conferences to go to?
• How do you track what you need to do in other roles, such as your social or work life?

Why do you currently use this approach? How well is your system working (give examples wherever possible)? How do you feel while using this approach to self-management (e.g., stressed, calm, energized, frantic, etc.)?

November 3rd homework: Exam Preparation Analysis

1. What logical conclusion about my studying habits and test taking can I draw as a result of this analysis/class discussion?

2. What changes can I make to improve my exam performance before the next exam?

CD Program on Facebook

CD Program is on Facebook!

You can find the page by searching "LaGuardia College Discovery Program and Alumni"

Updates...

Just to summarize what we have been working on for the past two weeks. First, you’ll find important course documents on the top of the page labeled “documents.” There are also tabs for academic calendar, important links, and the CD Handbook.

With regard to the class activities, by now, everybody should have completed his/her blog entry on the 1st year challenges and posted a comment on at least one classmate’s blog. Wednesday group also began blogging about differences between high school and college as well as their expectations about college. Tuesday group will complete this activity next week on 10/12/10. Also, don’t be surprised if you receive a comment from a “stranger.” Remember, students from Prof. Dauz’ Group Dynamics class will join our blog conversation and were asked to post comments as appropriate. Most of them have been at LaGCC for three semesters or more and know the college, student life, and college expectations very well. Do not hesitate to ask them questions if you have any.

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