Academic success part 2

Academic success

Part 2

Laura B.‘s Academic success story
In high  school I was one of the good students who didn’t really have to study to be a good student. The information that I took for notes in class usually sunk in enough for me to be able to get by on the test by simply reviewing the materials just before the class began. I wasn’t that I didn’t try, I had a 4.0 all throughout high school, but I never really had to put forth much of an effort to get the results that I wanted to see. In college however, that changed. Not only did I start studying and reading the book, but I began to understand that the little tiny facts were just as important as the general concept.

My overall study method: I do the reading that is required for the classes, and I try to keep up. If I do fall behind, I usually use that reading that I did not get to as an additional study aid.  I take good notes in class and actually attend every class that I can. Sometimes, with volleyball, its tough because we are on the road a lot, but if I do miss class because of volleyball I make sure that I get that notes from another student in the class. Also, for a subject such as chemistry, I do practice problems…

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student success staement

Student success statement

“There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience”

French proverb

Reflection: I think this quote means that is you are staying well and not doing anything wrong you conscience will be so relaxed you won’t have to worry about it. Always choose the right.

 

i will persist untill i succeed part 2

I will persist until I succeed

Part 2

How I’ve overcome an initial bad grade: when receiving a bad grade, I just try to do better on the second exam and study harder. It’s hard when you have your first test in a class and have no idea what to expect. The second one is usually easier since you know what to expect from your teachers.

My strategies for written assignments: start early and make sure that you have it proofread. Also, with written assignments, having a timeline planned out can help like by setting a certain number of pages done by a certain day before the paper is due.

How to succeed in team projects: COMMUNICATION! Deposit your group synergy, communication is crucial. I remember I ran out of cellphone minutes constantly when working on a group project for my marketing research class. It’s really important that everyone is on the same page and getting the mane emails. The worst is when too people are working on the same portion of the project and don’t even realize it.

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I will persist untill i succeed part 1

I will persist until I succeed

Part 1

Heather A.’s Academic success story

In high school, I didn’t study much in groups as I do in high school. I feel I learn better when I teach other people information and we can exchange notes taken in class because sometimes other students pick up on more important information than others.

My overall study method: I prefer to study in small groups and practice problems where I can work out the methods verbally with others.

My test study methods: I have very different technologies. For financial test, I try to work on my problems given in class as well as problems from power points and homework.  When it comes to marketing class, I review my notes and try to make to make diagrams to describe different processes.

My time management secret: one of the biggest secrets is to look over the information that you just learned when class is over. After reviewing the information, it sticks a little bit better than waiting until the night before the test.

How I deal with multiple projects/test: I try to work on whatever has the shortest deadline and work from there. My overall study method: I tend to do massive studying blocks of about an hour or so in order to really learn the material.

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student success staetment

Student success statement

“You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice; you enjoy in the Midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.”

Robert E. Lee

          Reflection:  What I think that quote means is that if you do well you will get rewarded and if you do wrong you will get punished for your actions in life. So Choose the Right every time you do something  

yu can succeed in school if you will part 5

You can succeed in school

If you will

Part 5

After some serous soul-searching, Kennedy decided she was made for a purpose: to be successful and to fulfill who she was distends to be. She returned to DCCC “with determination and a mindset that I would not fail with good leading me.”

She says her first semester back was difficult. “I knew I could find refuge in the student success program,” Kennedy said. “To my benefit, Ms. Gravely accepted me back. Because of my struggle and hard times, I seek a new beginning every day and don’t allow the past to cripple my future. I have learned to have self-value.”

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You can succeed if you will part 4

You can succeed in school

If you will

Part 4

As Kennedy lay crumbled in her hospital bed following the accident, she realized that many of her wounds where invisible. “After the car accident, I suffered from low self-esteem and depression,” she said.  “For years, I allowed someone I love to physically, mentally and emotionally abuse me.”

She had previously tried to take some DCCC classes, but said she was immature and not ready for academic challenge. She dropped out. After the accident, she returned to DCCC to take cosmetology classes. She left school a second time and began to work as a certified nurse assistant. After yet another car accident, she felt unstable, hopeless, and didn’t know what to do.

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you can succeed in school if you will part 3

You can succeed in school

If you will

Part 3

As Quansheeba Kennedy reviews her DCCC transcribed in preparation of transfer to Salem College, she can hardly believe she has a 3.3 grade point average and that she was accepted to prestigious private college with a selective admissions policy.

It took two false starts before the 22-year-old Thomasville resident fond her true calling. Elementary education, and more importantly, before she found and reaffirmed the value of herself. She thought back to when she was 18 years old but felt “overwhelmed by life.” She had just graduated from high school when she was in a serious car accident.

“I almost killed myself, not by drinking or driving, bot by parting, but because I was living a life that was overwhelming,” she said. One must work hard, but not waste time. Goofing off during school is a killer. It kills your achievements and you chance of outstanding success now and later.

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you can succeed in school if you will part 2

 

 

you can succeed in school

If you will

Part 2

“Though I graduate from an associate degree program, I felt that instructors provided me with the same theory and knowledge and those student completing their bachelor’s degree program in clinical laboratories science,” Mishak added.

“When I started my clinical rotations at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, I felt that my formal education at DCCC prepared me to succeed at every challenge that I faced. Since I was the among first MLT students to rotate through FWUBMC, I think this strong foundation in laboratory science enabled me to dispel many of my preconceived ideas about MLTs regarding their education an what they are able to do.” After a year working as a medical laboratory technician at children’s healthcare of Atlanta, he was promoted to a hematology Analytical specialist position. This involves overstretch f the hematology, coagulation, and flow cytomery sections of the laboratory.

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you can succeed in school if you will part 1

You can succeed in school

If you will

Part 1

Chris Mishak, who earned a degree in medical laboratory technology from DCCC in 1998, is the second MLT graduate from DCCC to be accepted into physician assistance’s school.

In august 2011, Mishak will begin to studying at Emory University in Atlanta to become a physician’s assistance.

He says DCCC prepared him well to transfer to Winston-Salem state university, where he earned his undergraduate degree n clinical laboratory science 20004. Since then, he worked in the lab at children’s healthcare of Atlanta.

“I learned pretty much everything that I needed to know about laboratory science at DCCC. Many of the clinical applications that I learned there I still use today either in medical volunteering in phlebotomy or in the duties of my current job, which includes training new technologist on call identification” said Mishak.

It is pretty easy to be successful in school. If students work hard and honorably, it’s not difficult at all, all students need to do is study, put in the time; it’s as simple as that. If students aren’t willing to study now, it will be very difficult to develop this habit later on. Their for I suggest that students work hard in their studies ad at being good people, doing nothing to get them in trouble during high school, by doing so, they will enjoy success during high school and through their lifetime.

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student success statement

Student success statement

“There is no happiness in sin and when and when we depart from the path of righteousness we begin to do those things which will inevitably lead us to unhappiness and misery and loss of freedom.”

Reflection: This quote means that when you do something wrong you won’t feel happiness in life. When you do something right you will have the burden of freedom and that is what almost all people want in life is freedom. So always choose the right   and never do anything that you will regret doing in life.

Student Success Stories Part 6

Student success stories

Part 6

Andrea packer anticipates graduating with a B.A.in education from Catawba in December 2011and then enrolling in the master of the arts in teaching programs from Salem College, also offered on the Davison campus  working 29 hours a week as a teaching assistant for instructors in the DCCC early childhood education program.

“Not only did receiving this scholarship make me study harder and be the best I could be, but it also allowed me to graduate in May 2010 with my associate degree totally paid for,” she said. “I couldn’t believe I had my first degree, and I was debt free. What a wonderful blessing!”

If students work hard during high school, complete all assignments on time, and demonstrate the bright, positive attitude towards school, learning, and other people, then they can be highly successful as a high school student and qualify for academic scholarships also.  All they need is to put in the time, study time. All the hard work and effort during high school will definitely pay off. They will be rewarded for their hard work. But if they just mess around during their high school years and neglect their studies, use drugs, and mistreat other, then they can except to fall short of what could have been their rewards of scholarships and other opportunities, and they will suffer in the short and, long term. Invest in yourself. Give yourself opportunities of a life time by succeeding in high school on a supper high not. Then you can:

WRITE YOUR OWN STUDENT SUCCESS STORY

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student success statement part 5

Student success stories

Part 5

Andrea packer – without the prestigious  DCCC presidential scholarship she won in 2008, Andrea Packer, a 2010 DCCC honor graduate, says she  doubts she would already be pursuing her baccalaureate degree from Catawba college. “I cannot say thank you enough to whomever paid for my education, and I am going to continue to do my best to make them happy that they invested in me,” she said.

Since august 2010, packer, 20, has been working toward her bachelor’s degree in the early childhood education from Catawba College, and she doesn’t have to leave DCCC’s Davidson campus to do so. She said she likes the convenience of leaving her teaching assistant’s job in one DCCC building and walking only one step to her evening Catawba classes where she is taking history, statistics and education courses

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Student Success stories part 4

Student success stories

Part 4

Porter said she was impressed at everything Noah accomplishes, including earning several professional certifications and still making time to tutor other students in her classes as well as others in the information area.

“Shane Noah helps other student’s trouble shoot software and hardware issues not only in networking classes but other information technology courses while maintaining a positive, professional attitude. He goes above and beyond the minimum requirements of an assignment while being a full time student.”

Noah earned professional certifications in a+, NET+ and security+ inn 2010-2011 and will receive his CCNA certificate in the summer. In addition, he implemented the deployment of windows 8 using server 2008 in the DCCC computer lab without the help of instructors. He also documented the procedure with step by step video and written instructions to help others get through the procedure.

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Student Success Statement

Student success statement

“The most valuable asset you will ever have is your mind and what you put into it.”          

Reflection: this quote means that you are the only one that can put something in your mind. You should take care of that asset because one day you will have to use it and when you use it. It will be for education and higher achievements

successfull student stories part 3

Successful student stories

Part 3

Shane Noah is a full-time college student, scholarship recipient, volunteer tutor, dean’s list student every semester, husband and father. All these titles accurately describe Shane Noah, a high achieving may 2011 DCCC Graduation candidate majoring in network technology. Noah, who is from high point, plans to continue his higher education and east Carolina University upon graduation from DCCC.  His career goal is becoming corporate network administrator. He won the North Carolina computer instructors association scholarship after he was nominated by Ann Porter, his DCCC instructor. Seek for high learning. Work hard. Be a scholar. Do the right things and enjoy success.

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Kimani Hunter

 

Kimani Hunter

(A basketball player)

What I think about Kimani Hunt is that is it cool how he is able to study, attend school, play basketball, and also be able to keep his GPA (grade point average) up. I think that he is a great role model for people in school to see what other people can accomplish by just going to school. I also think that he is choossing The Right!!!

student success stories part 2

Student success stories

Part 2

Kimani Hunt, 19, a dean’s list student at Davison county community college, is a standout 6’5” player and the DCCC storm basketball team who serves a role model for other students both on and off the court. With a 3.692 grade point average for this fall 2010 semester and a cumulative basketball point total of 765 as of February. 18, 2010, hunter’s academic excellence and athletic abilities attract attention. Recently, he caught the attention of recruiters from the University of Northwestern Ohio who offered him a full scholarship there to play basketball. Named to the first team all freshmen in 2009-2010 region X and district H champion’s team, and he played with the storm last year’s 2010 NJCAA national championship tournament. “Kimani Hunt has been a leader for us the last few years both on and off the court.” Said DCCC Storm Head Coach Matt Ridge. “His high standard of excellence has helped us win many games, but also helped him achieve a lot of success in the classroom, we are certainly proud of him.” Ken Kirk, DCCC’s director of athletics and wellness, agrees. “Kimani is a kind and considerate student athlete. He helps tutor other players who look up to him as an academic leader, he communicates well with other students as well as storm fans, and he represent DCCC so well wherever he goes.” Hunter graduated from riverside high school in Durham before enrolling at DCCC. He hopes to pursue a career in sports management.

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Joana Ramos

Reflection

What I think about the situation with Joana Ramos is that she is going to miss out in all of the things that life can offer because she wanted to fight with another little girl, because if a boy. I think that this is a perfect example of choosing the wrong because if she had won and she hadn’t died what would she have gained from it, she wouldn’t have gotten his attention, the only thing that she would have gained from the fight was a black eye. the fight wouldn’t have made her more popular, she’s a 5^th grader, if anything people would ignore her for doing something that foolish.

Student Success Stories part 1

 

Student success stories

Part 1

Katie Watkins, a standout storm volleyball player for two years, now spend her free time studying to be a nurse at DCCC where she says she applies some of the concepts she learned in the court.

“Just like volleyball, nursing can be tough,” said Watkins, a 21 year old who works in terms with her classmates in problem- based nursing exercise. “I learned that everyone has different strengths and brings something different to the table. I also learned that we have to respect each other.”

Watkins is a May 2012 candidate to receive her associative degree in nursing. She hopes to pursue her B.S.N. at Winston-Salem state university and eventually get her master’s degree in nursing.

Setting educational goals and working hard to achieve them brings a great feeling to accomplishment. It builds self-esteem, and increases self-confidence. Education opens up many doors of opportunity that normally would not open up for people.

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student success statement

Student success statement

“The secret to achieve true success is found in your daily routine.”

Author unknown  

Response:  This quote means that if you believe in having success you will get success. It also means that if you do what you need to do in your routine than you should do it. If you don’t well then you just won’t get success.

How to always succeed in school part 8

How to always succeed in school

Part 8

·       Many people avoid making decisions their whole lives, so their decisive faculty of mind, the faculty of discrimination, becomes rusty and dies. Such people become so dependent on others. when we study the four functions of the mind – buddhi, the faculty of decisiveness; ego, the principle of identity; chitta, the store house of impressions; and manas, the importer and exporter of sensations of experience – when we become aware of power of they will. Will power is that something within us that comes forward and says, “do this. It will be helpful for you.” Training for the internal functions helps us to understand the decisive faculty of the mind, without which we cannot be successful.

·       Watch what you do on a daily basis. We become what we do and think about. If you think about nothing then you will become nothing. if you think about being a great student- you will become a great student. If you think about being honest then you will become honest. The activities and thoughts that fill your day are keys to living successfully in school and throughout your adult life.

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How to always succeed in school part 7

 

How to always succeed in school

Part 7

·       Student know they should learn to decide on time, but they don’t do it. they always say, “well, I knew it. I understood the key, but I did not act on time.”  Though they may think correctly, and accurately understand  the  situation properly, they suddenly lose confidence. This is a world of competition; someone else is always trying to attain same thing we are. So if we do not decide on time, someone else will attain what we want. Time is valuable in the external world. A tender bamboo can be easily bent, and if we try to bend a mature bamboo, it will break. That we have to today, we should not postpone  for tomorrow, but we should also not make decisions in haste. We may have to setback if we make a wrong decision, but our mistake will teach us.

·       We must learn from success and mistakes of others. When we see others students succeeding gradually and honorably, learn how they do it and pattern your studies after their’s. Also, on the other hand, when you see other students failing miserably, learn how they do it and avoid doing what they do or else you will join them in a failure’s club.

·       Make the most of your time and opportunities while at  school. Don’t waist valuable time.

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How to always succeed in school part 6

How to always succeed in school

Part 6

Do the math. Even if you’re struggling in math, stay with it. Knowing math gives you options.it opens doors to good jobs in computer, engineering and business. And it helps your mind get organized.

·       Take math problems one step at a time.

·       Do your math homework every day. Falling behind will make it much harder.

·       Ask for help and study with friends if you are having problems understanding a concept.

·        The first point to understand is the philosophy and science of decision – how to make decisions on time. The most successful person is that person who knows how to decide on time. There are many extraordinarily brilliant people who understand things quickly, but when the time comes, they withdraw and are not able to act. They don’t know how to decide.

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How to always succeed in school part 5

How to always succeed in school

Part 5

Write. Writing is a way to express yourself: your ideas, opinions and knowledge. And you may do a lot of it in college and on a job

·         Write a little every day. Try keeping a daily journal to make a bit of a writing habit of writing

·         Read outside of class to increase your vocabulary and understanding of grammar.

·         Break up long writing sessions into shorter periods with regular breaks.

·         Let your writing sit for a while and then come back to it

·         Read your writing out loud or have someone read it for you

·         Edit someone else’s writing and let that person edit yours.

·         Learn to write and write to learn

·         Write creatively. Writing on your web blog is a great way to put your words into writing and to journalize your writing after day

·         Write your goals in your journals review these goals often, revise your goals as needed. But write them down.

·         “writing makes and exact man : therefore, he who writes has little need of a great memory”

·         Write to remember

 

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Student Succees Statement

Student Success Statement

“you will never regret doing the right thing”

Anon

Reflection: This quote means that you will never feel bad when you do something right. When you do something good you will feel very good.

how to always succeed in school part 4

 

How to always succeed in school

Part 4

Read: you can read whatever you want: sports illustrated, jet, the New York Times, comic books, the holy bible, your cheerios box, online blogs or web articles…. Whatever! Reading increases your brain.

·       Look up words you don’t understand in the dictionary.

·       Read assignment questions first to identify key points

·       Take breaks from reading to wright down what you’ve learned

·       Read out side of class to improve your reading skills

·       Read out loud with your friends, classmates or parents.

·       Read with purpose

·       Take reading course to improve your reading rate and comprehension

·       Take a speed reading course if you desire

·       Take notes while reading

·       When possible read from your own books and materials; this way, you can mark, highlight, cross reference, wirte notes in the margin, ect. In the book belongs to someone else  you can’t do this.

·       Reading religious literature

·       Read daily. Set goals to read a book at least each month, then a book a week

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student success statement

 

 

Student success statement

   “A nation’s treasure is in the people who do what’s right.”

-         Adapted Chinese proverb

 

Reflection: I think this quote means that when you do something right you will get rewarded for the good things you do. If you are doing something bad you will not get rewarded for anything you do.

how to always succeed in school part 3

 

 

How to always succeed in school

Part 3

Study: yeah, that’s right. Study. Read, review and analyze class materials so you know it. This takes time, effort and a quiet place. If you learn how to study now, you’ll be ahead before you even start collage.

·       Ask for help if you are having trouble. You may need to ask more than one person.

·       You have a special area for studying where you won’t be distracted.

·       Study in small “chunks” and take regular breaks. Try not to cram.

·       Have a regular study routine to make studying a habit.

·       Study with a friend or group and share information

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How to always succeed in school part 2

How to always succeed in school

Part 2

 

Listen and ask questions. Still afraid to look stupid? Don’t worry about it. If you’ve got a question about something, chance are your classmates do too.

·       Review your notes and assignment before class

·       Give your teacher  your full attention and concentrate on what is being said. Relate the topic to what you already know and listen for main ideas.

·       Make eye contact with your teacher and take notes.

·       Aks question if you don’t understand, but try not to interrupt your teacher. Raise your hand or wait until your teacher pauses or ask for questions.

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Student succeess statement

Student success statement

 

What I think about this horrible situation is that people under the age of 18 should  not be allowed to be near a bar or anywhere  where there is alcohol.   

How to succed in school part 1

How to succeed in school

 Part 1

Get organized

Use good study habits

Learn how to take test

Believe in your self

Some experts say the difference between good student and poor student isn’t mainly ability. Instead it’s how students organize themselves to use their abilities. A little organization can produce amazing results!

Get organized

·       Have a homework agenda or scribbler to keep track of assignments, and always carry it.

·       Ask the teacher for some outside help when the classroom explanation is not adequate for you.

·       Use scribbler to put your notes in and keep them organized.

·       Have phone numbers for classmates, especially of one who will be your “homework buddy”. This is someone in your class who collects hand-outs and assignments for you when you are absent from school. You can barrow your buddies notes when you return to school, and you can do the same for this friend.

·       Ask questions when  you are unsure of something.

·       pay attention in class as it is very easy to let your mind wonder. Take notes, concentration on what is being said; it will be easer to absorb the information being presented.

·       Keep your bookshelf, desk, and kitbag neat

·       Be prepared for each class, bring  the materials you need to class (including pencil and paper).

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