Merida, Gloria
Week 5
Personal Responsibility Essay
GEN/200 FOUNDATIONS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
July 24, 2013
Dr. Johnella Bradford
I. Introduction
In 2005 I set some defining goals to reconstructs my academic and career goals. To attain these goals today I had to rewrite the script. To become a proficient student one must develop skills that will enhance ones’ ability to develop creative writing skills sufficient on a collegiate level. This writer has struggled with finances, relationships, medical issues, and decisions about returning to school. Returning to …show more content…
This writer worked with University of Houston Health Science Center from October 12, 1991 to February 28, 2000, serving women with children that were addicted to alcohol and drugs, and infants born with the disease. This writer obtained employment with Harris County Juvenile Probation on 01/15/2002 to 02/20/2007. It was very gratifying and I knew that was my calling.
II. Effective strategies for success as a student
This writer’s obligation is to learn to hit the books, read, utilize and implement the skills taught in the beginning of this class to become an excellent student. Implement the assessment tools to develop my knowledge base. This writer must incorporate discipline in all matters of education, family, time management, and career. It is imperative that the writer have self-motivation as a valuable asset. There are other skill sets that are needed too, like critical thinking expansion, effective communication, and ethical policies associated with University of Phoenix.
This writer understands critical thinking skills to be a set of skills that incorporates micro and macro skills; one must be willing and able to deduce information through judgment and intellectual traits or standards. There are a few other skills that must be mastered …show more content…
My goals are set in stone and the script has been rewritten. The financial struggle has been eliminated with the help of financial-aid; the only relationships I look forward to are the ones with my granddaughters. This writer is still struggling with the medical diagnosis, but the decisions about school a new career are clear. To whom much is given much is require.
Reference
Works Cited
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