I think failure is inevitable. Although I have experienced many failures outside of the classroom, I would like to talk about a time this past semester in which I experienced failure in ENT3003. This summer, I have the privilege of studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. Furthermore, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel for New York and New Jersey to visit my friends for four days as well as lead a ten day educational trip to Israel this summer. Because my Madrid classes did not begin until June 4th, I assumed that all University of Florida classes would not begin until then as well. Therefore, I planned my other trips to New York, New Jersey, and Israel to occur from early May until the end of May. Once I returned home from these marvelous places, I decided to log on to m student portal and see if the syllabi for any of my classes had been released early. Then I realized that ENT3003 did not begin in early June, but rather in the middle of May. I saw how behind I was in my schoolwork and had already lost eight points the first couple weeks without even realizing it. I felt very ashamed and embarrassed but, most of all, I felt angry towards myself for not being more vigilant about my studies and deadlines.
From that point on, I made sure to turn in all of my assignments at least one week prior to the deadline and do my best so that I would get full credit on all of my work. This would help me maintain a decent letter grade in the course even though I was already down multiple points. Furthermore, I know there is an extra credit opportunity arising soon so I will complete that assignment as well to ensure a good grade in this course. Because Dr. Pryor is so strict with deadlines, this course made me realize that the real world does not allow mistakes. If you miss a deadline, it is your fault and there is no going around it. There will not be second chances and you must take ownership for your mistakes. Although I wish I could have received credit for the assignments I missed, I realize that Dr. Pryor is not wrong in not allowing me to complete these assignments after the deadline. In the future, I will create a calendar of all the upcoming deadlines I have in order to make sure I do not miss anything and can be on top of all my assignments for all my future classes.
Great post lara. I definitely agree with your point that failure is inevitable. I think its a great way for you to learn and become better. I also experienced something familiar to what you went through. Being prepared for class is important and I think a big part of that is looking through the syllabus and familiarizing yourself with it. Doing so will help you be prepared and you can avoid mistakes in the future.
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ReplyDeleteThe point that stuck out to me was the same one Tri mentioned. I think failure is inevitable as well. One thing I would like to mention as well as that people should do their best to change their attitude about failure. Some people fear failing to a point where they don't even give it a shot and try. I love failing because that means that I at least gave it a shot.
Thanks!
I have learned to keep a daily planner wherever I go and track down the progress; What I have achieved; where do I need to work on more. It's easy to fall behind of your schedules and struggle to catch up on your late works if you have other life responsibilities. However, if you start keeping records of daily to-do-lists, you will be successful in general.
ReplyDeleteHere are three tips
1) be very specific when you write your plans
2) be honest about your performance
3) approach your plans in many different way to achieve it.