BLOG #3

Having taken GEL 101 was a really great experience. I learned a lot about myself that I was not aware of before. For example the strengths quest test showed me strengths that I have but had not executed because I did not know I had this potential. The module with Sarah Sheikh was also very interesting to me because I learned the importance of listening. Listening is the key to solutions with problems in life. This module also made aware of some of family values that I had lost in my life course without knowing it. It also made me realize some of the mistakes I have made in my life like judging other people without really getting to know them ahead of time. Intereacting with my classmates has also made more talkative and less shy.

Now that I have some college experience I would say that my greatest challenge would be time managent. Because I have a family this makes it extra hard balancing my time between school, family, and work. There has been at least three times where I have broken down because of load of homework, chores at home, taking care of my family and work. What I should do in overcoming this obstacle is to take deep breaths first of all and just have patience with myself and my family. I think that over all I am very responsible about school work and take my education very seriously. If this means to work extra hard, or stay up late I will do it because I am determined to graduate. I believe in myself and since this is not the first time I have obstacles in my life I believe that I will succed with the help of my family and friends. If I have made it this far, (yes it was very hard) but everything is possible if one believes it can happen.