Us/101

Us/101

Student Course Reflection
Eric S. Sears
US/101
April 20, 2013
James Ballou

Student Course Reflection

The past nine weeks have been a learning experience for me in my start of pursuing of a higher education. I have thought that I knew so much before starting my classes here at University of Phoenix, but I have only begun to know what the true meaning of educated is. I have found that there is much more to learning about subjects such as math and science. The psychological effect that college can prepare you to undergo for when you go into the profession you choose is highly underestimated until you get in the classroom and have an instructor open your eyes to unlimited possibilities, presented in real life situations. The best part is that this has just started; I have much more learning to do. I have improved my ability to write and collaborate with fellow classmates, which will prepare me for working with others in my profession.
Taking this big leap to earn a degree will be one of the most important decisions I have ever made. The value of earning my degree is immeasurable to the countless possibilities that I can accomplish with it. My long-term goals of earning more income to support my family will be invested in my degree; the example I will be to my children, to encourage them to see the importance of going to college and the chance to work in a profession that I will love to be a part of everyday. Helping me to complete the long-term goals I have made, will be the assessments and tools that have been provided throughout this course. The career planner has assisted me in setting goals, both realistic and attainable. I have found the strengths and weaknesses that I have; these will be important for me to understand where I need to make improvements. I have learned that I do not have one choice in the profession that I seek, I am capable of others, and it will never be too late to change the direction of my path. The choices are mine; I am the...

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