The Importance Of Critical Thinking: The Key To Success

I believe staying involved in school is one of the keys to success. It allows you to get out, stay active, meet friends, and maybe even learn a thing or two. This semester I have been involved in the NRF or the National Retail Federation. It is an organization that allows you to get more insight on retail and what it is really all about. I got to go with e-board to Philadelphia this semester because I won the freshman scholarship award from the NRF. We attended the Philadelphia Summit where representers of huge retail companies talked about their careers. They talked about how they got to where they are and why they like it so much. We also got to talk to some of them one on one and ask any questions we might have plus tips they could give

I realized that I didn’t need the class, but I also found it to be very difficult at first. So I was thinking about dropping it. I took the first exam and I actually did well so I decided that I would stick with it. I have a pretty decent grade in it right now and I am actually leaning some very interesting things so I am glad I did not drop it. Plus, if I had I feel like I would have given up and I am not one who normally just gives up. Critical thinking is becoming a must in todays society. Although some people find it hard to think critically everyone should learn how. I can use critical thinking throughout my NIU academic career by staying focused. Realizing what causes me to get distracted and remove that distraction immediately. Staying focused on school work and studying is key to success. Using critical thinking to make sure I stay on task will help me learn and absorb more information. Therefor making me even more successful in my academic

It is a technique where you set a timer and you only work on one task for that amount of time. You also should keep a piece of paper near you while you are working on that task. You should do this because if something pops in your head that might distract you, write it down on that piece of paper. This helps you fro forgetting whatever popped in your head for later, but you also find out what types of things are distracting you. That way you can avoid those distractions at all costs while you are still working on your one task. I have used this over the semester and find it to be very affective. I have learned that while I am studying, my phone and computer need to be far away from me to avoid being distracted. The spring semester is coming closer and closer. It is hard to believe my very first college semester is coming to an end. My academic goals for next semester is to have a B or an A for all of my classes. I tend to have at least one C and I am going to do my best to prevent that from occurring. A personal goal that I have is to stay involved in my organizations. I want to attend as many events as I can as well. Like different sports events as well as academic events. It will allow me to stay involved, hang out with my friends, as well as learn