Reflection

This is my first semester of college here at Leech Lake Tribal College; and of the many required core classes I have, one of them was Pathways to Success. I found that I was surprised at all of the topics we covered and how in depth it turned out to be. I feel that when I reflect on the course that I really did learn a good amount of useful things that I can build upon and also utilize in the future.

One of the very useful things I learned about was responsible and practical knowledge on budgeting and time management. I learned that it is best to keep track of the needs and the wants in a budget in order to get the most out of it. Things like personal needs must take precedent over recreational and entertainment needs; like purchasing music and movies online or buying that new shade of lip stain. As an adult we all must learn that food and keeping the water heater in working and safe condition are obviously more important. Because; in the long run, when we are all hopefully doing well in careers or have better jobs because of the help of our educations; we can spend our money wisely and live more comfortable and content lives.

Another thing that goes hand in hand with success is good time management. I found that I myself am terrible with my time management and am a text book procrastinator. I learned that there are simple ways we can all better manage time; and, that once you get comfortable with the routine of having a schedule that you really are getting more productive hours in your day. Also it allows you to feel more in control of your daily life; by taking away some of the stress of deadlines, and being able to meet them because you allowed yourself the time to meet them.

Among other things that I learned which I feel ...

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...ities as well as subtle differences with its teachings in relation to Anishinaabe values were really interesting. I plan to read more of Velma Wallis’s works in the future and become more accustomed with Native American literature in general.

In conclusion, I feel like when I look back on this class that I really did learn allot and am glad I got the chance to take it. Even though I won’t be getting an A and had attendance problems I would do it all over again. I wish I would’ve been able to attend all of the classes and did better overall. I will be taking morning and afternoon classes for my spring semester to avoid transportation problems in the future. I plan to strive to apply myself more and work harder to succeed academically. At the end of the day I know that I can do better and the only true thing that can stand in the way on my road to success is myself.