This fall semester I decided to take a Art&Childhood Development class. Based off what I heard from my advisor the class would be great for my intended major. I am planning on double majoring in psychology and criminal justice. I was planning on taking this class for the psychology part of it. I was hoping to learn about the psychology of children through their artwork. By the end of the semester I can confirm that it is nothing like that at all. This class was strictly making artwork that had absolutely nothing to do with children at all. Below this blurb I posted pictures of the assignments we had to do. If you can find how any of this related to children in anyway please notify me because I did not find this class to be useful at all. Oh and to top everything off... in the beginning my advisor said this was a transferable course.... well not for any of the schools I have applied to :(
"Aren't you supposed to be in Florida?" This exact phrase is a instant start to an emotional rollercoaster. Last spring I signed Division 1 to Jacksonville University for woman's rowing. Currently I am attending Delaware County Community College. It breaks my heart everytime I have to explain to people why I didn't attend the school I loved. I simply respond that it's a long story but in the end my parents loans were rejected and it cost too much out of pocket. This was the truth but when they say the truth hurts I wasn't exactly expecting it in this way. Many people don't understand the way I feel about living in delco... I despise it. I have always dreamt about getting away and starting fresh away from everyone. Receiving the news that I was unable to attend crushed me in ways unimaginable. I am disappointed for the fact that I was set back from this dream but decided to act upon it. I am trying my absoulte best to achieve a high grade point average so that I am able to transfer to a good school farther away. I am trying to remain positive but everytime that question comes up it hits hard.
Sooo... my family got a kitten. Meet Gatsby, he is a 10-week old long haired tuxedo cat that we got for free. Now I want to let you in on the fact that in my household we have a very energetic yellow lab named Bailey and a lazy and fat bassett hound named Macee. Adding a new kitten is a great idea...right!?!? No, it was a horrible idea. I don't know what made my family think that we could actually care for a animal that we have never had before. The dogs are extra curious and nosey but the cat wants nothing to do with them. The cat stays in my sisters room 24/7 and has yet to leave. Everytime you approach the cat hisses and runs off. Take a look at the picture... the cat is just as grumpy as the way it looks in the photo. We have had this kitten for 2 days now and the amount of scratches on my body are unreal. My dogs are super jealous and I am trying my best to give my full attention to every animal that is now in this chaotic house. Isn't this just a wonderful addition for the holiday season? My family is in charge of hosting Christmas this year and some guests are allergic to cats. Im not sure how we are going to run a smooth Christmas dinner with a full house of cranky guests, 2 dogs, and a skiddish but grumpy cat...What Joy!! Everyone knows how hectic the holiday season is. The prepping the house with holiday decorations and tons of lights. The planning of where the holidays will be held this year and who can forget the stress of Christmas shopping! However, even though this is a time to be jolly and merry... way too many people act like the grumpy grinch or scrooge during the holidays.
But then real reason I write this blog post is for the way people treat employees in the stores during the holiday season. Yes, I know you must be busy and you might be in a rush, tired, or hungry but trust me the employees are too. We are all trying our best to make you walk away smiling and feeling satisified. It is extremely nerve wracking when you complain about the unreasonable prices and unfair deals. As employees we personally do not have a say in any of that. We are just here to sell you products for your satisfaction. Please next time you are in a store don't raise hell over things that the employees are not responsible for. It makes us feel terrible and makes our already very long and tiring day even longer. From the beginning of the school year I was not too sure what to expect from a 8am English class. I was anxious and wasn't sure how I was going to be able to continously get up that early. From the jump my classmates were quite but my professor was a fireball of energy and I loved it!! My professor was able to keep me awake and alert and actually held my attention. I have learned a lot from my english professor and I was able to write about interesting topics that I would have never imagined. Transitioning from high scholl I only knew how to write 5- paragraph MLA styled essays (which I was horrible at writing anyways). I was able to write both informally and formally. I was able to ask questions and ask for feedback withut the fear of being torn apart and criticized terribly. I think that I can say for myself that I have applied myself into my writing more now then I ever had in the past and that shows a lot. My parents have even noticed a drastic jump from my high school attitude to my college attitude. I am able to apply myself and show off my writing in confidence instead of fear. I have learned so much from this class and will continue to apply the knowledge I retained in the future.
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Alina WesolowskiI am a current freshman student at DCCC who is looking to further my education and advance my writing abilities. Archives
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