So, as most of you know, I'm an Agriculture Education major. The events getting me launched into this career path I would have to say, were by far the best way to prepare me for what I'm getting myself into now. I was actively involved with the FFA, which is the main reason I want to be an Agriculture teacher. Being actively involved maybe had an input on how I ended up spending my time...which was mainly at school or school activities. I was on several committees and officer positions (as well as being my advisor's work horse), that needed equal attention, and well as we know I still don't have the greatest time management skills, I feel I do some of my best work under pressure. This is going to definitely prepare me for life as that crazy teacher who has a bunch of kids talking to them, the phone ringing off the hook, and emails piling up in their inbox. If I could just get a handle on the whole time thing.
Now, why did I feel being super stressed in high school would prepare me for this thing we call college? Im going to have to choose door number 3 and go with, because it's stressful as well! I'm noticing that I do a lot of reading now compared to what I did in highschool (which is partially why my time management sucks). I have had to re-learn how to study, which still hasn't clicked yet in my brain; but we're giving it some time. Being a part of so many activities has made me slow down, assess the situation, and then kind of decide what to do with that information.
I feel that the flexibility I've gained through my work with the FFA will allow me to keep striving for that better time management I desire so much. I mean they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but I'm not old yet! In the long run, I think that this semester of college will end up preparing me for the next 4 years, and then eventually my future career. It's a win-win situation.
I can relate to you with being very involved in your FFA chapter. I also held many leaderships postitions and was very active. I believe that some of my time management skills and leadership skills have come from being a FFA member. It was a blast though!
ReplyDeleteYeah you might have at one time wondered why you were so involved and always being put to work but now it is fun to look back and realize why it was good for you and will help you!
ReplyDeleteSweet. I am glad you found positive points in the midst of stress and channeled them into something productive. I felt pretty weighed down my senior year too, but I think I am a better person for it now. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool, hopefully we can both improve our time management skills. I think you'll do great, and will do great things!!
ReplyDeleteYou are not the only one who needs help with time management skills. I know mine really don't exist yet. Anyways, I also had my experiences in high school that are the reason I chose my major and know it is the right one. I think that is impressive that you want to be a teacher. I know I couldn't do it, so more power to you.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean!! I still need help with my time management skills as well as my study skills. I took advanced classes in high school but I never had to study as much as I need to now so I am trying my best to really try. And with your involvement in FFA i know what you mean. I was never in my FFA chapter at my high school because I was involved with so many other things, I know just how hard and how much you must have had to work. Congrats on everything you have done and what you will do in the future! :]
ReplyDeleteWell done I agree with everyone that commented on here, also good job to you Kaitlyn my time management blows as well and I agree with the semester of college thing.
ReplyDeleteTime management. Would that include me? No I'm not filling this out 2 hours before class
ReplyDeleteTime management issues? I get you there! Coming to college is a whole new thing but it'll get better!
ReplyDeleteI was never in FFA, but I was involved in a lot of activities so I know how they can help prepare you for college. I also am having a hard time adjusting to my new need for time management!
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