Student Success Reflective Journal Week 1 "Getting to Know You"

I really don’t remember that much from high school. I do remember that English was one of my weak points. I failed one semester and had to retake it. My strengths were in Science, Social Studies, and computer networking (I don’t remember what the class was called). My expectation for college is to give me the foundation I need to continue my education and excel in my career. I am hoping that this semester will help me get back in the “school mode,” as I have been out of any sort of formal education for the last six years. Being exposed to new people, new cultures and new ideas, I hope that my time here at ECC, and whatever school I go to afterwards, will help me to be more tolerant of different attitudes, beliefs and ideas. Not only am I hoping to grow academically, I am also hoping to grow as a person. This is also one of the differences in people that go directly into the workforce rather than continue their education. They lack the exposure to those new people, new cultures and new ideas. Most that go directly into the workforce has not only limited career advancement opportunities, but a limited outlook. They don’t know what else is out there.