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One bad event though that has happened this semester was when I got a C+ on my psychology test because I did not put in enough effort into studying so I have no one to blame but myself but I promised to myself that I would not fall off track this time around when I take my next test. I attribute my failure to get a good grade as internal because I could have gotten a better a grade if I put in more effort. I attribute going to the gym as external because I had friends pushing me to come to the gym with them and try out the different classes. Overall believe that coming for the summer semester has been one of the best experience in my life because I have met some really amazing people and have gained knowledge about so some different things. Therefore I am excited to come back in the fall and continue my journey at
Orientation, introduction, moving in classes, fraternity exams midterm finals, all flying by with the roar of drag car screaming past you on the side. That is how this past semester has felt like. So far everything has been a blur, "tunnel visioned" towards the end that is now wider as I start to comprehend all of the emotions and information from this past semester. Sitting here in front of my computer finishing on of the last essays I will write this semester about the thing that I have done this semester. Tired, hungry and wanting to go home have been the reoccurring themes so far in my college career.
The 2nd quarter consisting of November, December, and January will be a little less busy. Just like last quarter I will continue to contact my juniors, seniors and HS graduates, and process all lead into RZ. During this quarter I will focus on getting involved with my winter sports teams. I will also be sure to set up a Veterans Day event at my school, inviting all HS faculty members with emphases on those who are veterans. I will also help out in the community in the form of food drives and charity work during the holiday
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Throughout the third quarter, I have learned a lot about my need of more sleep, I learned that extracurricular activities maybe a necessity for me, and overall I have realized how perfect The Met Sacramento is for me. Compared to my junior high years at Creative Connections Arts Academy, my third quarter here at The Met was very different to what I would have been doing during this time at my middle school. For example currently at The Met in all of my workshops I am learning more and more everyday about topics that interest me and knowledge that I will actually remember for years to come instead of memorizing what I need for a test and then forgetting. If I were still at my old school we would be going over and relearning all of the same work
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