Sarah’s Academic Success Story: Part 2

Sarah’s Academic Success Story

Part 2

My test study method: I have different strategies for different types of tests or subjects. For me, any type of math is exceptionally difficult so I had to spend extra time on that. I would go back through the homework problems focusing on the problems that I had extra difficulty on. Many times I would ask the teacher for any additional study materials they could provide. If it was a class that required memorization or applying concepts I would create a sort of study guide for myself many times focusing on what were key focal points in the class. If I knew there were going to be essays I would try to take the terms and apply them to an example or create different questions on the concepts focused on throughout the semester.

My time management secret: I always always always carry a planner with me. I even use different color highlighters to show what each event on my calendar if for. For example, pink is personal, yellow is school, orange is work, blue is for appointments, and green is for my sorority. Although I use white-out frequently, I can see in bright yellow that if I have that project for finance due on Tuesday, I need to start working on it on [the previous] Wednesday so I can just get it done. My friends have always been amazed at how early I get things accomplished but that is all I really do.

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Sarah’s Academic Success Story: Part 1

Sarah’s Academic Success Story

Part 1

Time management became a key factor in my study skills for college. In high school, there were times I was able to study for an hour or two the night before a test and get away with it. This was not the case in college. I made sure in college I was prepared for each class. Sometimes that meant writing out the terms for the chapter we read (even if when it isn’t required) to better understand them. That way when the midterm or test comes around I was able to understand what I was studying. I started taking excellent notes in class in college. I may have done this in high school, but in college I started typing up the notes after class. This helped me remember what I just went over in class then when I had a test one week later I was more likely to remember then as well.

My overall study method Structured. One thing I learned was I had to adapt or change my study method according to the class. I couldn’t study for a Religion Class the same way I studied for a Finance class. But making sure I had enough time to study for each class -- even if it meant carrying a planner with me at all times was a big part of my success.

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Fast Food Quiz

1. Which of the following contains the MOST calories? C) McDonald's selects (10 pieces)
2. Which has the LEAST amount of fat? B) 
3. How many calories and saturated fat grams are in the McDonald's Fruit'n Yogurt Parfait (contains yogurt, berries and granola) B)
4. Which of the following "value" meals provides you with more than the average American's recommended TOTAL daily calorie intake, fat intake and sodium intake? C)
5. The healthiest (LOWEST in calories and fat) dessert below is: B)
6. The healthiest (LOWEST in calories and fat) meal option below is: A)
7. Which of the following Taco Bell foods is HIGHEST in fat? D)
8. Which of the following sandwiches is HIGHEST in calories? C)
9. The McDonald's food below that is packed with the MOST trans and saturated fat is: A) Mc'Don
10. Which of the following breakfast items contains the fewest calories? C) Starbuck's turkey bacon,egg white and cheese breakfast sandwich

Student Success Statement: Anon

Student Success Statement:

“There is not set path, just follow your heart.”

Anon

Reflection: This entire quote means is that you need to follow your heart no matter what. You need to remember to believe in your choices from your heart, when you know your right and what you’re doing is right you don’t need to second guess yourself. When you can be able to trust your heart to lead you to greatness is when you know you’re making your own future bright.

Work Together:Part 3

Work Together

Part 3

Here are my final words of wisdom for students who want to get better grades in college: A big thing that not many will say is to ask for help if you needed it. It’s not a bad thing to not understand, it’s a bad thing if you don’t do anything about it. Plan you time out so you are completing everything that needs to get done and leave time to double check. Write things down and have a good time management skills. Ask for help is probably the biggest thing I can say though. If you don’t understand, go to office hours or find a classmate that does understand and is willing to help you. If you try hard, it will come to you. I find myself thinking that I would have to try harder to fail than I try and succeed. It is something that is within me to succeed. If that is not who you are, then hopefully things that I have done can show you that success is something that is amazing to find! Good luck!

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HealthChart:

Health Chart for Women

Height	Small Frame	Medium Frame	Large Frame
4'10"	102-111	109-121	118-131
4'11"	103-113	111-123	120-134
5'0"	104-115	113-126	122-137
5'1"	106-118	115-129	125-140
5'2"	108-121	118-132	128-143
5'3"	111-124	121-135	131-147
5'4"	114-127	124-138	134-151
5'5"	117-130	127-141	137-155
5'6"	120-133	130-144	140-159
5'7"	123-136	133-147	143-163
5'8"	126-139	136-150	146-167
5'9"	129-142	139-153	149-170
5'10"	132-145	142-156	152-173
5'11"	135-148	145-159	155-176
6'0"	138-151	148-162	158-179

Heath Chart for Men

Height	Small Frame	Medium Frame	Large Frame
5'2"	128-134	131-141	138-150
5'3"	130-136	133-143	140-153
5'4"	132-138	135-145	142-156
5'5"	134-140	137-148	144-160
5'6"	136-142	139-151	146-164
5'7"	138-145	142-154	149-168
5'8"	140-148	145-157	152-172
5'9"	142-151	148-160	155-176
5'10"	144-154	151-163	158-180
5'11"	146-157	154-166	161-184
6'0"	149-160	157-170	164-188
6'1"	152-164	160-174	168-192
6'2"	155-168	164-178	172-197
6'3"	158-172	167-182	176-202
6'4"	162-176	171-187	181-207

Well my height is 5'2 and I have a small frame? So my weight should be 108 but I weigh 91 so I should have more of a regular diet, and exercise less I assume. It's not healthy to be underweight as it is to be overweight so i'm going to dry and get some more food even if I eat a lot.

Work Together: Part 2

Work Together

Part 2

English, math, foreign language tips: For math, all I can say is do the problems assigned. It is the only way to practice and that’s really all it is for math. It’s the same for chemistry; if you do the practice problems you will understand the material so much better because those subjects are not just memorization like history, you need to be able to apply what you have learned in practical situations. As for English I am no longer taking it but I would say to leave yourself plenty of time to write essays and papers. They take them to get all the information out of your head and onto the page, so don’t leave them until the last second.

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Obesity

Obesity is a word we use to describe kids who are overweight and unhealthy. Kids who are obese tend to have poor diet and a lack of exercise. Many kids don't do as much exercise and healthy eating as they should, many people should encourage kids to do so it will lead to more healthier generations and obesity lowering. Everyone should be active and have a good diet if not obesity will describe you too (/ '^')/

WORK TOGETHER:Part 1

WORK TOGETHER

Part 1

I can and will work as part of the team as long as everyone in the team is willing to do his work. I don’t like having to pick up the slack, but I will if I know that my grade will be harmed otherwise. My greatest academic success was in my first semester when I had to write a 10-12 page research paper. It was the longest paper I had ever been assigned and I was a little scared. Also, it was the first paper where they were like, here you go, just write about something. I had to argue in favor of or against something, but it could be anything from the sky is blue to hypnotism. I wrote mine on hypnotism. I worked on this paper for weeks and weeks. Every night I would be doing research or writing. I put so much effort into this paper. I ended up being just under 12 pages but it was full on information. I turned it in and when I got it back a week or so later, I had received the first A+ of my college career. All my hard work paid off because I got the grade I deserved. I was really happy and proud of myself.

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