My whole life I lived in the suburbs and went to a small elementary and high school. When I had the opportunity to get away from all the same people I have been seeing for the past few years, I took it. At the age of 15, I was seeing my doctor, social worker, and psychologist regularly and was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, combined with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety. My entire high school life I dealt with mental illness so when it came to the day where I had to apply for the program of my choice, I choose the Psychology profile in the social sciences. This was the first step in the pursuit to understanding my own issues and also helping does who are struggling.
My experience at Dawson College has been
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The course that impacted me the most was psychology, particularly General Psychology with Rajesh Malik. My class with Rajesh Malik was my first class ever at Dawson College and he made me fall in love with the field of psychology because I could see how passionate he was about it and I related to him. I learned all the basics of Psychology in that class and were able to discuss many areas of psychology. Sociology, specifically society and sexuality was another class that I fully enjoyed. It opened my eyes to the issues of sexuality and society and how we live in a generation where still binary and although we’ve come a long way, were not as progressive as we think we are.
Two other social science courses I was required to take were Research Method and Quantitative Method. These two coursed taught many important research steps such as: collecting data, reviewing academic literature, proper citations and so on. I learned how to write a research paper me how to scientifically and critically evaluate information. Quantitative Method was the first time I came in contact with statistics and it really showed me how much information and depth one can go into even when calculating
I have also learned the role of human services professionals and the important impact they have on an individual’s life. I found courses such as Principles of Human Services helpful
Every day, multitudes of things are competing for our attention. Billboards line every street, commercials interrupt every enticing program, and our phones are constantly beckoning us to check them. And no, this is not the beginning of another trite piece of literature that is going to complain about how the growth of advertising and technological innovation is the decline of the human race. In fact, I embrace it. The world is changing, and with so much to be involved in, competition for our attention is healthy and necessary to keep things that we want to see accessible.
Four years ago, I left the shores of Nigeria to pursue a higher education at the University of Ottawa. I know most people when they are younger are not sure of what career path to follow, ye I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer. Ever since I could remember, I have always felt deep compassion towards other human beings. It is disappointing to watch people lose their basic human rights. My program has educated me and changed my worldly views.
When I was younger, one of my favorite things to do was to hop in my grandpa’s old, red Chevy pickup and ride down to our family’s farm with him. We would spend all day doing various jobs including scouting crops. Each summer I would spend more time scouting crops with my grandpa. He would share stories about particular growing seasons that he remembered and he shared a vast amount of agronomic knowledge with me. Over time, scouting with my grandpa turned into a passion.
The University of Pennsylvania promotes this wondrous idea that students should be free to explore, and in the process innovate something amazing. Simply the thought of unrestrained inquiry titillates my expansive curiosity. Just as Magellan, Cabot, and famed explorers of the new world had been fascinated by knowledge beyond their boundaries, I am a conquistador. But rather than pursuing the riches of the Fountain of Youth, I seek the treasures of fruitful study and intellectual endeavors.
When I enrolled into University of Connecticut in 2009, I was living my life conforming to other people's goals and not my own. Life purpose and life intentions are rich and valuable. It can also be helpful in aiding us to move through the challenges life brings us. Self-discovery is an evolving process. Sometimes you have to take a detour in life.
There are many attributes that I could bring to the UW Platteville campus. To start, I am a Christian and I put my faith and my family above everything else. This means that I also uphold the morals and standards set by my faith and family. I love my family and both my parents and my siblings have helped me grow tremendously. I have four siblings ranging from four to fifteen and helping them grow up has also helped me to mature as well.
When I first came to the United State, I did not speak any English, but I had the desire to continue my education and to learn English. Growing up as a child, I only had one dream to become a chemical engineer. However, there have been many different challenges have been part of my journey. I remember starting school when I first came to the United States, at a local community center. Young and dedicated, I decided for the first six months that I would not speak any of my native languages and only focus on English.
Ever since I was seven, it has been my goal to attend college; now that goal will come true in only a few months at the University of Tulsa. While I did not know what I wanted to study then, I developed a passionate curiosity that has allowed me to succeed in school because it gave me a love for learning that continues today. Since then, I have become a dedicated student who is still constantly questioning everything, which has encouraged me to pursue a career as a neuroscientist. My career goal is to get a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with a minor in neuroscience from the University of Tulsa and then to earn a Ph.D. in neuroscience to conduct research.
The most noticeable thing that I learned on the course is on rhetorical analysis and critical thinking. In this topic, I was able to learn and understand different topics including how to analyze my topics. The most important thing was based on using databases. It made me learn easily.
Taking multiple science classes, like Anatomy & Physiology and Health Science 1, have also helped me greatly. They have successfully prepared me for the journey I am about to endure. Biology and Chemistry also play a big role in my future career. Those classes have helped me learn more about how living things work and how other things process and sustain many different elements. When I enroll in college, I will experience and learn more than I could have possibly imagined.
Taking the course taught me a lot about myself. It taught me that when I need to get something done, I can buckle down and accomplish it. That no matter the circumstances where there is a will there is a way. I was so proud of myself for being able to accomplish not only a college course, but also two camps, a mission trip, and Achievement Days. It taught me about prioritizing and time management.
A Course Assignment That Has Had the Most Impact on Me The course that had the most impact on me, was my Developmental Psychology course, and it wasn’t just one assignment, it was the entire course. I did this course while I was pregnant with my son, and it taught me so much. I learned about what to expect at each stage of child development, and I actually got to experience each stage first hand. I learned about what was normal and abnormal behavior for a child as they advance through various stages of development, and was able to use these lessons learned with my own child as I watch him grow.
Taking this class has had a profound impact on me. I have learned how to properly study for a college class. Also, I learned how to effectively communicate and reach out to my professor. This was my first college course which gave me a learning experience about psychology and myself as a student. I have learned how to manage my time, study in ways that are better for me, focus on the task in front of me, and reaching out and taking opportunities.
Knowledge: I think the most valuable class that I had was the Public speaking class that I had in college, I learn lots of speaking and listening skills in that class, and it would be really helpful for my future because it helps me practice more and not to be shy when I speak in front of peoples. I select my majors as human development because I would like to work with children in the future, and my major is also related to the child development. The things that I learned in this major is I learned that there are many differences in different stages, it also helps me understand more about peoples in different stages and the