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How do you stay organized?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mackenzie Dec 3, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
So it's almost November. Schools been in session for 2-3 months. The months before the holiday season can bring on a lot of stress and pressure with finals and grades right around the corner. Anyone…Continue
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Katherine Hamby posted a blog postAdding Classes: A Challenge Worth Taking!
Hi Everyone!I know fall quarter or semester is about to wrap up. Good luck making it through final projects and tests! Almost there and a nice long break is right around the corner!When you come back to school it's new classes and new faces. I was thinking about what it's like to return to school and have to sort out a new schedule of classes that, more often than not, doesn't work out on the first try. The first weeks of the new quarter or semester can be so hectic with trying to add classes.…See More
Kimberlly Araracap replied to Katherine Hamby's discussion 'How do you stay organized?'"I agree with everyone else saying that things can be overwhelming around this time! I write on my monthly calendar all of the major assignments due for that month in different colors to catch my attention, andI constantly check it to make sure that…"
Katherine Hamby commented on Clark Hamby's blog post 'What is the real world like?'"I like your last line. REAL JOURNEY OF LIFE. So true!"
Katherine Hamby replied to Olivia's discussion 'What's next?...'"Also, something most colleges offer is a department or major specific scholarship (that is, if you declare your major as a Freshman). As soon as you find out if you're admitted and make the decision to go there, check out the scholarships…"
A blog post by Katherine Hamby was featuredGet to know your professors - they can help you...A LOT!
Hi Everyone, Happy November!I was thinking through all the things that I did in college that really helped me to get to where I am now. One thing that stands out far above others is the connections I made with my professors. It is so so important to get to know your college professors. WHY??1) So that you feel comfortable approaching them for help. My freshman year of college I studied so hard and sometimes still did not get it! I was afraid to talk to my professors because I didn't know them…See More
Katherine Hamby commented on Kimberlly Araracap's blog post 'Introduction'"Glad you've joined as a college mentor Kim! I am the same way about getting information from people who are older and who have already been through what you're about to experience. They're the only ones who can tell you what it's…"
Katherine Hamby commented on Jeremiah Blue Poblete's blog post 'New to the Blog'"Yeah, siblings can really help you out! I'm the oldest and I like to think I've helped my brothers a lot with making decisions about school. I convinced my brother who's in high school to apply for an honors program at his school…"
Katherine Hamby posted a blog postGet to know your professors - they can help you...A LOT!
Hi Everyone, Happy November!I was thinking through all the things that I did in college that really helped me to get to where I am now. One thing that stands out far above others is the connections I made with my professors. It is so so important to get to know your college professors. WHY??1) So that you feel comfortable approaching them for help. My freshman year of college I studied so hard and sometimes still did not get it! I was afraid to talk to my professors because I didn't know them…See More
Pardis Khosravi replied to Katherine Hamby's discussion 'How do you stay organized?'"I'm an organizational freak and even I am always looking for better ways to stay organized - it's hard! For me, my google calendar is my life. I have different calendars for classes, work, and other, which allows me to color code. My…"
Katherine Hamby replied to Katherine Hamby's discussion 'How do you stay organized?'"Haha, that's funny - I do the color coding thing too! Don't have a smart phone but apparently it's the newest best way to stay organized!"
Katherine Hamby posted a discussionHow do you stay organized?
So it's almost November. Schools been in session for 2-3 months. The months before the holiday season can bring on a lot of stress and pressure with finals and grades right around the corner. Anyone feeling overwhelmingly disorganized?? I know I sure am! Sometimes organizing my crazy schedule and due dates in my little monthly planner book just doesn't cut it.What do you do and what kinds of systems do you use to keep your life (personal and school) organized?See More
Katherine Hamby replied to Carlos Jimenez's discussion 'Extracurricular Activities: Are They Really That Important?'"Extracurricular activities are so important! I think if you can be involved in as many types of activities, clubs, and organizations as possible, then that's one step closer to figuring out what in life makes you happy, and what you're…"
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- What kind of member are you?
- College Grad
- High School Education (Name of School, Graduation Year)
- Cal Poly, 2007, Graphic Communication, Spanish
- Are you or your siblings the first in your family to attend college?
- Yes
- What are the biggest challenges you faced or are facing as a high school student? How did you overcome those obstacles?
- I was a really shy kid in high school. I really pushed myself to be in situations that were out of my comfort zone so that I could grow and gain more self-confidence. I joined the varsity tennis team and found out that I actually was pretty good at tennis! Having a sport that I belonged to helped a lot.
- What are your educational goals? What are you doing to reach those goals?
- In high school I had the goal of going to college. I achieved that goal and graduated a couple of years ago from Cal Poly. At the time I graduated from college I was so happy to be done with school...so I thought. Turns out, a couple years later and I'm ready to go back. I'm working hard to get experience in teaching so that I am sure that's what I want to do. Then, I plan to go back to school to get my teaching credential.
- What advice would you give others to be successful in high school and college?
- Don't ever tell yourself you can't do something. If you think you can't, then you really can't. If you think you can, then you can. I had some classes in college that horrified me. I wanted to drop out because I thought I'd never pass. However, I didn't want to "give up" so I stuck with them and they turned out to be some of the best classes I ever took and they taught me that I could really succeed if I put my mind to it and worked extra hard!
- What do you like to do for fun? (Select all that apply)
- Art, Camping, Cooking, Exercise, Music, Reading, Sports, Traveling
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Adding Classes: A Challenge Worth Taking!
Posted on December 6, 2010 at 12:45pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi Everyone!
I know fall quarter or semester is about to wrap up. Good luck making it through final projects and tests! Almost there and a nice long break is right around the corner!
When you come back to school it's new classes and new faces. I was thinking about what it's like to return to school and have to sort out a new schedule of classes that, more often than not, doesn't work out on the first try. The first weeks of the new quarter or…
Continue Get to know your professors - they can help you...A LOT!
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 4:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi Everyone, Happy November!
I was thinking through all the things that I did in college that really helped me to get to where I am now. One thing that stands out far above others is the connections I made with my professors. It is so so important to get to know your college professors. WHY??
1) So that you feel comfortable approaching them for help. My freshman year of college I studied so hard and sometimes still did…
Continue A little bit of Katherine's life...
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 10:29am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi everyone! This is my first blog post as a Zoomz college mentor. I'm very excited to be a part of this online community for students inspired to go to college!
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A little about me:
I was born and raised in Santa Cruz. It's where both sides of my family come from so I was lucky to grow up with supportive family all around me all the time. I went to Soquel High and I was a super shy kid but high school was the time when I began to branch out and reach…
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