How I've grown/What I've learned

How I Have Grown/What I Have Learned

Brian Seda

            I have learned many things in my first semester of college. The transition from high school to college was a very easy transition for me. I knew that I was ready to go to college and achieve all that I wanted to. The Hixson seminar class has taught me many things. I feel that I have grown as a person since stepping foot on the Iowa State campus in August.

            The first thing that I have learned about college is how much time and effort you need to put into studying to receive good grades. I now know that in order to achieve the grades that I want, I have to put in the proper studying time. Another thing that I have learned is how to take good notes. When I first got to Iowa State my note taking skills were not very good, but I have gotten a lot better at writing down the key points from lectures. The last thing I have learned is how to properly balance studying and free time. I know that if I study too much then eventually I will over study and begin to dislike school. I know that it is important to take breaks from studying once in a while and just relax with friends. These are three things that I have learned in my first semester of college.

            I feel that I have grown as a person in my first semester of college. Through the Hixson class I have learned a lot about diversity and why it is important in our society. I know that this is important for me to learn about to help make me a well-rounded person. Another way that I feel I have grown is I now feel very independent and capable of achieving whatever I set my mind too. My first semester of college made me realize that I could have success in college classes and learn a lot of new information. The last way that I feel I have grown is academically. I now feel that I have improved my study skills and note taking skills. This improvement has led me to improving my test scores and I am now able to achieve my desired grades.

            Overall I feel that I have had a good first semester here at Iowa State. I have made life long friends and I have also learned a lot in the classroom. I am glad that Iowa State has lived up to my expectation of being a top of the line university. I am confident that I will receive a good education here in my four years at Iowa State. Hopefully when I graduate from Iowa State I am able to achieve my dream job of working in the sports business area.

            I am confident that I will continue to grow as a person and learn a lot more in my four years at Iowa State. I am happy to be here and am excited to continue my collegiate education next semester. I am looking forward to applying to the college of business next year and I hope to learn a lot more about business as a whole. I would not want to be any other place because I know that Iowa State will help me achieve all that I want to achieve both in and out of the classroom.