PERSONAL PERSONAL LEARNING PROFILELEARNING PROFILE

SUBJECT:SUBJECT:

Emily FenwickEmily Fenwick

PERSONAL PERSONAL REFLECTIONREFLECTION

Before addressing the results of the Before addressing the results of the assessments…the first few slides are assessments…the first few slides are personal reflections on how I see personal reflections on how I see myself as a learner, without the use myself as a learner, without the use of an online test. What I have of an online test. What I have observed about myself, what I have observed about myself, what I have discovered does/does not work and discovered does/does not work and things I should improve on.things I should improve on.

STRENGTHSSTRENGTHSStrengths I Know I Have:Strengths I Know I Have:– OrganizationOrganization

For myself.For myself.For my audience, knowing that they For my audience, knowing that they appreciate and will better understand my appreciate and will better understand my message being addressed. message being addressed.

– Time Management:Time Management:I do not procrastinate.I do not procrastinate.I love the feeling of accomplishing a task, to I love the feeling of accomplishing a task, to the point where I am asking for another one the point where I am asking for another one upon completion.upon completion.

WEAKNESSESWEAKNESSESInefficient LearningInefficient Learning– Not good at pulling out “testable” material and Not good at pulling out “testable” material and

cover too much information.cover too much information.

Making ConnectionsMaking Connections– Not quick to make connections between Not quick to make connections between

material, thus making it hard to be a ‘critical material, thus making it hard to be a ‘critical thinker’ at timesthinker’ at times

Passive ReaderPassive Reader– Sometimes I do believe highlighting/skimming Sometimes I do believe highlighting/skimming

the material is enough. Attention span has a the material is enough. Attention span has a lot to do with this…trying to conquer lot to do with this…trying to conquer something too fast.something too fast.

GOOD HABITSGOOD HABITSNote-TakingNote-Taking– Active learner in class.Active learner in class.– Legible handwriting and can understand my Legible handwriting and can understand my

notes.notes.

Making Material RelatableMaking Material Relatable– Able to recognize how particular material Able to recognize how particular material

relates to my life and my future goals.relates to my life and my future goals.

Self-motivating/Persistent/EffortSelf-motivating/Persistent/Effort– I know where I want to go, and have a good I know where I want to go, and have a good

idea of how to get there…nothing will stop me.idea of how to get there…nothing will stop me.

BAD HABITSBAD HABITSLow Self-EfficacyLow Self-Efficacy– Only on tests, anxiety takes over and Only on tests, anxiety takes over and

puts me into a panic mode.puts me into a panic mode.Contrasts with high self-efficacy in Contrasts with high self-efficacy in presentations, papers and research. I like to presentations, papers and research. I like to demonstrate my knowledge this way.demonstrate my knowledge this way.

Passive Reading/Note-TakingPassive Reading/Note-Taking– Out of classroom studying…mentioned Out of classroom studying…mentioned

as one of my weaknessesas one of my weaknesses

STYLESTYLEReal-WorldReal-World– Community ServiceCommunity Service– InternshipsInternships– JobsJobs– Field ResearchField Research

In general, I like to get my hands dirty and In general, I like to get my hands dirty and learn by physically participating. learn by physically participating. Researching/learning what I need to do Researching/learning what I need to do beforehand and quickly applying that beforehand and quickly applying that material to a real-world situation.material to a real-world situation.

STUDY SYSTEMSTUDY SYSTEMLocationLocation– Quiet corner in the library when “serious” studying Quiet corner in the library when “serious” studying

occurs.occurs.– ““Review” studying generally takes place in a coffee Review” studying generally takes place in a coffee

shop.shop.– I am not able to study at home…home is my “no-work” I am not able to study at home…home is my “no-work”

zone.zone.

Test PrepTest Prep– Organize notesOrganize notes– Reorganize Reorganize – Re-reorganizeRe-reorganize– Eliminate things I naturally understand/things that make Eliminate things I naturally understand/things that make

sense.sense.– Eliminate material that I am grasping as I am organizing.Eliminate material that I am grasping as I am organizing.– Review all material – notes/reading/slidesReview all material – notes/reading/slides

ONLINE ASSESSMENT ONLINE ASSESSMENT RESULTSRESULTS

CLEICLEIHBAHBAVARKVARKLocus of ControlLocus of ControlKiersey Personality TypeKiersey Personality Type

What? So What? What? So What? Now What?Now What?

CLEICLEI

CLEICLEIWHAT?WHAT?– Positive ResponsesPositive Responses

Academic Self-EfficacyAcademic Self-EfficacyOrganization & Attention to StudyOrganization & Attention to StudyStress & Time PressStress & Time PressEmotional SatisfactionEmotional Satisfaction

– Neutral ResponsesNeutral ResponsesInvolvement with College ActivityInvolvement with College ActivityClass CommunicationClass Communication

– T-ScoresT-ScoresBelow AverageBelow Average

– Involvment with College ActivityInvolvment with College Activity– Class CommunicationClass Communication

About AverageAbout Average– Academic Self EfficacyAcademic Self Efficacy– Emotional SatisfactionEmotional Satisfaction

Above AverageAbove Average– Organization & Attention to StudyOrganization & Attention to Study– Stress and Time PressStress and Time Press

CLEICLEISO WHAT?SO WHAT?– These results show that I have enough confidence to persist These results show that I have enough confidence to persist

and put effort in academic tasks.and put effort in academic tasks.– That my organization and attention to study are my strongest That my organization and attention to study are my strongest

points and most likely lead to my success in school thus far.points and most likely lead to my success in school thus far.– Same with stress and time press, that these aspect help me Same with stress and time press, that these aspect help me

achieve and conquer tasks in a timely fashion – no task goes achieve and conquer tasks in a timely fashion – no task goes unfinished.unfinished.

– Involvement in College Activity is lacking because I am a Involvement in College Activity is lacking because I am a graduate student, if I were still an undergrad, I will definitely graduate student, if I were still an undergrad, I will definitely be above average.be above average.

– My Emotional Satisfaction reflects who I am personally – don’t My Emotional Satisfaction reflects who I am personally – don’t really get excited about much, or upset. Things are what they really get excited about much, or upset. Things are what they are. are.

– Class Communication, as you will see later, being introverted, Class Communication, as you will see later, being introverted, it takes me time to reflect…enough time to sit through a class it takes me time to reflect…enough time to sit through a class without having much input on the material!without having much input on the material!

CLEICLEINOW WHAT?NOW WHAT?– Interpreting the results, I feel that I am doing well at Interpreting the results, I feel that I am doing well at

achieving most ‘needs’ to be a successful student. achieving most ‘needs’ to be a successful student. Perhaps being involved a bit more on campus would be Perhaps being involved a bit more on campus would be beneficial to my lacking social-life – and as a result beneficial to my lacking social-life – and as a result balance out my routine of only academia and working balance out my routine of only academia and working out! out!

– Addressing ‘Class Communication’, I am more Addressing ‘Class Communication’, I am more comfortable writing that speaking in classes, hopefully comfortable writing that speaking in classes, hopefully this online class will demonstrate that, and I can reflect this online class will demonstrate that, and I can reflect on my communication skills differently upon completion on my communication skills differently upon completion of this course.of this course.

– I just completed my first triathlon this summer, and in I just completed my first triathlon this summer, and in hopes to improve, I plan on joining the KSU Cycling team hopes to improve, I plan on joining the KSU Cycling team (though running is really what I need to work on!!). This (though running is really what I need to work on!!). This will help me get involved with Campus Activities before I will help me get involved with Campus Activities before I graduategraduate

VARKVARKVISUAL = 7VISUAL = 7

AURAL = 5AURAL = 5

READ/WRITE = 6READ/WRITE = 6

KINESTHETIC = 7KINESTHETIC = 7

RESULT = RESULT = MULTIMODALMULTIMODAL

VARKVARKWHAT?WHAT?

– As a multimodal learner, all learning As a multimodal learner, all learning styles encompass what works best for styles encompass what works best for me. However, some work a bit better me. However, some work a bit better than others:than others:

I strongly react to a Visual and Kinesthetic I strongly react to a Visual and Kinesthetic learning style.learning style.Reading/Writing also appeals to my Reading/Writing also appeals to my learning style, but not as much as a visual learning style, but not as much as a visual or kinesthetic style.or kinesthetic style.Aural learning appeals to me the least.Aural learning appeals to me the least.

VARKVARKSO WHAT?SO WHAT?

– Multimodal LearnersMultimodal Learners60% of the population fits this category.60% of the population fits this category.I am able to adapt to a particular mode when I am able to adapt to a particular mode when necessary and can perform as needed.necessary and can perform as needed.I can choose to match or align my mode to others I can choose to match or align my mode to others around me. around me.

– Visual & Kinesthetic (my strongest)Visual & Kinesthetic (my strongest)VISUAL: Maps, charts, graphs, etc. Things that VISUAL: Maps, charts, graphs, etc. Things that could be presented in words, but are done could be presented in words, but are done graphically.graphically.KINESTHETIC: experience or practice (simulated or KINESTHETIC: experience or practice (simulated or real). May invoke other modalities…but the key is real). May invoke other modalities…but the key is that is relates to reality.that is relates to reality.

VARKVARKNOW WHAT?NOW WHAT?

– With this information, I will…With this information, I will…Try to map out or make connections within the Try to map out or make connections within the material I am studying to reflect my visual style of material I am studying to reflect my visual style of learning. I understand things when I see them, but learning. I understand things when I see them, but never have to made them myself to help me learn never have to made them myself to help me learn material. Guess I will give this a try.material. Guess I will give this a try.

Keep in mind that I will someday get to apply Keep in mind that I will someday get to apply material I am passively learning in the classroom to material I am passively learning in the classroom to real world experiences. It does sadden me, that not real world experiences. It does sadden me, that not many teachers use this mode more often…as, I many teachers use this mode more often…as, I believe it is most practical.believe it is most practical.

HBAHBA

HBAHBA

HBAHBAWHAT?WHAT?– BMI is NormalBMI is Normal– DietDiet

Fruits/VeggiesFruits/Veggies– Meet Recommended ServingsMeet Recommended Servings

Whole GrainsWhole Grains– Close, but not meeting Recommended ServingsClose, but not meeting Recommended Servings

DairyDairy– Not meeting Recommended ServingsNot meeting Recommended Servings

– Physical ActivityPhysical ActivityMeet all recommendations in all categories.Meet all recommendations in all categories.

– Personal ManagementPersonal ManagementFrequently use all skillsFrequently use all skillsStress is sometimes a problemStress is sometimes a problemAcquiring enough sleepAcquiring enough sleep

HBAHBASO WHAT?SO WHAT?– BMIBMI

I am maintaining a healthy weight for my height.I am maintaining a healthy weight for my height.– DietDiet

During the summer months, I tend to eat lighter and more fruits and During the summer months, I tend to eat lighter and more fruits and vegetables.vegetables.I eat plenty of carbohydrates – but try to stay away from too much starch as I eat plenty of carbohydrates – but try to stay away from too much starch as part of my diet and maintaining a healthy BMI. I receive my carbohydrates part of my diet and maintaining a healthy BMI. I receive my carbohydrates in forms of nuts, oatmeal and muesli.in forms of nuts, oatmeal and muesli.I do drink a glass of skim milk a day – but I am not a fan of cheese and I do drink a glass of skim milk a day – but I am not a fan of cheese and therefore am not receiving the recommended servings.therefore am not receiving the recommended servings.

– Physical ActivityPhysical ActivityWorkout 7 days a week…avid athlete and believe fitness is key to my stress Workout 7 days a week…avid athlete and believe fitness is key to my stress management, health and balanced lifestyle.management, health and balanced lifestyle.

– Personal ManagementPersonal ManagementOrganization is a strong characteristic of mine and I use that in every aspect Organization is a strong characteristic of mine and I use that in every aspect of my life.of my life.Stress occurs when overwhelmed with academic tasks, but I know I can Stress occurs when overwhelmed with academic tasks, but I know I can overcome if I persist and put in enough effort. I also don’t sacrifice other overcome if I persist and put in enough effort. I also don’t sacrifice other parts of my “balanced-life” – which I know benefits my health overall, but parts of my “balanced-life” – which I know benefits my health overall, but can lead to some academic time-stressors.can lead to some academic time-stressors.Don’t mess with my sleep!! Or I get angry!Don’t mess with my sleep!! Or I get angry!

HBAHBANOW WHAT?NOW WHAT?– BMIBMI

Not going to change anything, I am aware of my body…not necessary by Not going to change anything, I am aware of my body…not necessary by weight, but how I feel. I tend to stay at the “correct” BMI based on how I weight, but how I feel. I tend to stay at the “correct” BMI based on how I perceive my fitness level.perceive my fitness level.

– DietDietI will continue to eat fruits/veggies…hopefully even during the winter when I I will continue to eat fruits/veggies…hopefully even during the winter when I start going into hibernation mode and stock up on carbs.start going into hibernation mode and stock up on carbs.I won’t be changing my whole grain intake. I know when my blood sugar is I won’t be changing my whole grain intake. I know when my blood sugar is low, or when I need to consume carbohydrates and god knows I won’t touch low, or when I need to consume carbohydrates and god knows I won’t touch anything besides complex carbs/whole grains.anything besides complex carbs/whole grains.I will continue drinking skim milk and will continue taking my vitamin D and I will continue drinking skim milk and will continue taking my vitamin D and calcium supplements.calcium supplements.

– Physical ActivityPhysical ActivityCan’t live without it…will continue until I die.Can’t live without it…will continue until I die.

– Personal ManagementPersonal ManagementKeep going on about my business…can’t fully escape stress, but know how Keep going on about my business…can’t fully escape stress, but know how to manage it.to manage it.Sleep habits won’t change. Early to bed, early to rise…I require 8 hours and Sleep habits won’t change. Early to bed, early to rise…I require 8 hours and I will do whatever it takes to get all 8!I will do whatever it takes to get all 8!

I know doing what I need to do outside of school, will help me I know doing what I need to do outside of school, will help me succeed while in school. I have a balance, if something is off, succeed while in school. I have a balance, if something is off, everything is off. I have 3 main aspects of my life…School, everything is off. I have 3 main aspects of my life…School, Sports, Boyfriend…if one thing is missing, my whole balance is Sports, Boyfriend…if one thing is missing, my whole balance is off!!off!!

LOCUS OF CONTROLLOCUS OF CONTROL

LOCUS OF CONTROLLOCUS OF CONTROL

WHAT?WHAT?– Score of 80, represent an internal locus Score of 80, represent an internal locus

of control.of control.– With 85 being a “high” internal locus of With 85 being a “high” internal locus of

control…I am not far off.control…I am not far off.

LOCUS OF CONTROLLOCUS OF CONTROLSO WHAT?SO WHAT?– Internal Locus of Control:Internal Locus of Control:

Depend on my own ideas.Depend on my own ideas.Feel I am in control of my own destiny.Feel I am in control of my own destiny.Have the power to change a situation.Have the power to change a situation.Make lists to accomplish tasks.Make lists to accomplish tasks.Experiences are controlled by my own skills Experiences are controlled by my own skills and effort.and effort.CreativeCreativeLeadershipLeadership

LOCUS OF CONTROLLOCUS OF CONTROL

NOW WHAT?NOW WHAT?– By having an Internal Locus of Control I By having an Internal Locus of Control I

will…will…know that post grad-school positions I know that post grad-school positions I should be seeking and be confident in my should be seeking and be confident in my skills to be a leader and supply input.skills to be a leader and supply input.

continue to persist and contribute effort continue to persist and contribute effort towards any goal I have, and WILL achieve towards any goal I have, and WILL achieve that goal. Whether it is academically, that goal. Whether it is academically, athletically or socially.athletically or socially.

KIERSEY KIERSEY PERSONALITY TYPEPERSONALITY TYPE

KIERSEY PERSONALITY TYPEKIERSEY PERSONALITY TYPE

WHAT?WHAT?– INTJINTJ

IntrovertedIntroverted

IntuitiveIntuitive

ThinkingThinking

JudgingJudging

– All traits MODERATELY expressed, except All traits MODERATELY expressed, except Thinking (which was only SLIGHTLY expressed)Thinking (which was only SLIGHTLY expressed)

KIERSEY PERSONALITY TYPEKIERSEY PERSONALITY TYPESO WHAT?SO WHAT?– INTJINTJ

IntrovertedIntroverted– Think/Reflect then actThink/Reflect then act– Requires “private time” Requires “private time” – Motivated internally; mind is so active – often closed to outside world.Motivated internally; mind is so active – often closed to outside world.– Prefer one-on-one communication and relationshipsPrefer one-on-one communication and relationships

IntuitiveIntuitive– Mentally live in the futureMentally live in the future– Creates new possibilities – automatic-instinctualCreates new possibilities – automatic-instinctual– Sees patterns/connectionsSees patterns/connections– Best improvise from theoretical understandingBest improvise from theoretical understanding– Comfortable with fuzzy data and general meaningsComfortable with fuzzy data and general meanings

ThinkingThinking– Instinctually look for logic/facts in decision making.Instinctually look for logic/facts in decision making.– Naturally notices tasks and work to be accomplishedNaturally notices tasks and work to be accomplished– Objective-critical analyzerObjective-critical analyzer– Accept conflict as a natural part of relationships with peopleAccept conflict as a natural part of relationships with people

JudgingJudging– Plan many of the details in advance before moving into action.Plan many of the details in advance before moving into action.– Focused on task-related action; completing the most meaningful first.Focused on task-related action; completing the most meaningful first.– Work best to avoid stress when kept ahead of deadlinesWork best to avoid stress when kept ahead of deadlines– Naturally use targets, dates and standard routines to manage lifeNaturally use targets, dates and standard routines to manage life

KIERSEY PERSONALITY TYPEKIERSEY PERSONALITY TYPENOW WHAT?NOW WHAT?– Creeped out!!Creeped out!!

Want to start out by saying how dead-on this test is. I remember taking something Want to start out by saying how dead-on this test is. I remember taking something similar as a child and was kind of indifferent of the results, but now…this is spot on.similar as a child and was kind of indifferent of the results, but now…this is spot on.

– Introverted TendenciesIntroverted TendenciesI often have to justify my “anti-social” behavior to my fellow graduate students in I often have to justify my “anti-social” behavior to my fellow graduate students in the Geology Department. And it’s not that I don’t want to hang out with them, it’s the Geology Department. And it’s not that I don’t want to hang out with them, it’s that I am picky about what/when/where/why we are doing those things.that I am picky about what/when/where/why we are doing those things.I have also been called fickle, because I will say I want to do something, and then I have also been called fickle, because I will say I want to do something, and then decide I rather do something else…or nothing at all. My mind is in constant decide I rather do something else…or nothing at all. My mind is in constant thinking-mode of what is best for me at this very moment and what will I get out of thinking-mode of what is best for me at this very moment and what will I get out of doing “this.”doing “this.”I am the queen of long-distance relationships, and often when we are reunited, it I am the queen of long-distance relationships, and often when we are reunited, it takes about a week for me to get used to being “social” on a regular basis. takes about a week for me to get used to being “social” on a regular basis.

– Intuitive TendenciesIntuitive TendenciesAlways thinking a year in advance and toying with the possibilities of what is going Always thinking a year in advance and toying with the possibilities of what is going to happen after this “goal” (grad school) is accomplished.to happen after this “goal” (grad school) is accomplished.I’m always seeking out new possibilities and love to have as many choices as I’m always seeking out new possibilities and love to have as many choices as possible…I will apply for several different jobs/program arranging from a variety of possible…I will apply for several different jobs/program arranging from a variety of subjects so I can pick and choose what path I would like to fake.subjects so I can pick and choose what path I would like to fake.

– Thinking TendenciesThinking TendenciesAccomplishment, finishing things, achievement…best feeling I can get in any Accomplishment, finishing things, achievement…best feeling I can get in any arena.arena.Almost too objective sometimes…unbiased – with no opinions either.Almost too objective sometimes…unbiased – with no opinions either.Conflict is natural…but, currently having a struggle with any form of it from a “real-Conflict is natural…but, currently having a struggle with any form of it from a “real-world” experience.world” experience.

– Judging TendenciesJudging TendenciesI love lists and being able to have a plan-of-attack. Whether it is for writing a I love lists and being able to have a plan-of-attack. Whether it is for writing a paper, studying or planning a vacation.paper, studying or planning a vacation.Obviously…I avoid procrastination and deadlines like the plague. If it’s not done at Obviously…I avoid procrastination and deadlines like the plague. If it’s not done at least 2 days in advance…its late and I am FREAKING OUT!least 2 days in advance…its late and I am FREAKING OUT!

HISTORY OF HISTORY OF ACHIEVEMENTACHIEVEMENT

SchoolSchoolSports – Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Sports – Softball, Basketball, Tennis, TriathlonsTriathlonsRelationshipsRelationshipsInternshipsInternshipsJobsJobsCommunity ServiceCommunity ServiceDean’s List/Honor RoleDean’s List/Honor RoleTraveling AbroadTraveling Abroad

LEARNING TIMELINELEARNING TIMELINEKEYKEY– PINKPINK = ACADEMIC = ACADEMIC– BLUEBLUE = LIFE EXPERIENCES = LIFE EXPERIENCES

– 1989 – Began Pre-school…the basics of getting along with 1989 – Began Pre-school…the basics of getting along with others, speaking, understanding of authority outside my others, speaking, understanding of authority outside my parents.parents.

– 1990 – Began Kindergarten…basic understanding of reading, 1990 – Began Kindergarten…basic understanding of reading, writing and math. Social skill development.writing and math. Social skill development.

– 1997 – Quit traveling softball upon parents request (because 1997 – Quit traveling softball upon parents request (because they did not like the coach). Decided their reasoning made they did not like the coach). Decided their reasoning made sense and learned listening to my parents could be good or sense and learned listening to my parents could be good or bad. Couldn’t decide which outcome this was at the time.bad. Couldn’t decide which outcome this was at the time.

– 1997 – Began Middle School…grasping new academic freedom 1997 – Began Middle School…grasping new academic freedom of choice. Sports and band were priorities during/after school.of choice. Sports and band were priorities during/after school.

LEARNING TIMELINELEARNING TIMELINE– 1998 – Got into my first ‘serious’ relationship. Learned social dynamics 1998 – Got into my first ‘serious’ relationship. Learned social dynamics

with the opposite sex, maintaining a relationship and learning to care with the opposite sex, maintaining a relationship and learning to care for someone.for someone.

– 1999 – Began High school…learned transitions in life bring a lot more 1999 – Began High school…learned transitions in life bring a lot more change than the transition itself…broke-up with first boyfriend.change than the transition itself…broke-up with first boyfriend.

– 1999 – Did not get brought up from the Freshman Basketball team to 1999 – Did not get brought up from the Freshman Basketball team to JV…My parents always asked me if I wanted them to call the coach, I JV…My parents always asked me if I wanted them to call the coach, I always told them no, I would get where I wanted on my own ~ though always told them no, I would get where I wanted on my own ~ though other players other players did notdid not. Learned self-discipline, got private lessons, . Learned self-discipline, got private lessons, practiced after practice, practiced after games…made myself KNOW I practiced after practice, practiced after games…made myself KNOW I was better than the three girls that got brought up to JV their freshman was better than the three girls that got brought up to JV their freshman year.year.

– 2000 – Getting Varsity time on basketball team, but sprained ankle and 2000 – Getting Varsity time on basketball team, but sprained ankle and was out 6 weeks and got demoted to JV. Learned, life isn’t fair…or was out 6 weeks and got demoted to JV. Learned, life isn’t fair…or basketball and I weren’t meant to be. Decided to see if my softball basketball and I weren’t meant to be. Decided to see if my softball skills still existed and joined the JV team.skills still existed and joined the JV team.

– 2000 (summer) – Got recruited by Pat Bosco to play for his traveling 2000 (summer) – Got recruited by Pat Bosco to play for his traveling softball team, where I learned that if you have the right coach and find softball team, where I learned that if you have the right coach and find someone that has more faith in yourself that you even do – sky is the someone that has more faith in yourself that you even do – sky is the limit. I then obsessed over softball.limit. I then obsessed over softball.

LEARNING TIMELINELEARNING TIMELINE– 2001 – Was advised to enroll in a KU College writing course, built 2001 – Was advised to enroll in a KU College writing course, built

my confidence in life outside high school and continuing my my confidence in life outside high school and continuing my education.education.

– 2001 - Played both JV and Varsity Basketball, still felt like I wasn’t 2001 - Played both JV and Varsity Basketball, still felt like I wasn’t getting a fair shot. Played Varsity Softball all-time 2getting a fair shot. Played Varsity Softball all-time 2ndnd base. base. Learned that persistence and confidence can only get you so far Learned that persistence and confidence can only get you so far sometimes (basketball), and persistence, confidence and talent sometimes (basketball), and persistence, confidence and talent (softball) can lead to greater things.(softball) can lead to greater things.

– 2002 – Enrolled myself without advising in my second college 2002 – Enrolled myself without advising in my second college course. Learned that I need to start taking direction/responsibility course. Learned that I need to start taking direction/responsibility for my academics.for my academics.

– 2002 – Decided to quit basketball and focus on softball for college 2002 – Decided to quit basketball and focus on softball for college reasons. Did not feel like I gave up or quit, but made a choice. I reasons. Did not feel like I gave up or quit, but made a choice. I learned that I am not a quitter, but a decision maker.learned that I am not a quitter, but a decision maker.

– 2003 – Graduated High School with Honors and plenty of 2003 – Graduated High School with Honors and plenty of community service activities under my belt. Got accepted to Knox community service activities under my belt. Got accepted to Knox College with the knowledge it was a very tough school – but my College with the knowledge it was a very tough school – but my confidence was high and adrenaline running…that I was escaping confidence was high and adrenaline running…that I was escaping my hometown for good.my hometown for good.

LEARNING TIMELINELEARNING TIMELINE– 2003 – First Year of College, was definitely playing softball but was 2003 – First Year of College, was definitely playing softball but was

randomly recruited for the collegiate basketball team when they randomly recruited for the collegiate basketball team when they observed me playing pick-up. I started as a freshman. Learned observed me playing pick-up. I started as a freshman. Learned that what goes around comes around and those girls that got that what goes around comes around and those girls that got moved up freshman year to JV, aren’t even playing college sports. moved up freshman year to JV, aren’t even playing college sports. For the LOVE OF THE GAME!For the LOVE OF THE GAME!

– 2004 – Family moved from Kansas to Virginia, rediscovered my 2004 – Family moved from Kansas to Virginia, rediscovered my love for the outdoors. Had an epiphany about what my major love for the outdoors. Had an epiphany about what my major would be when I returned to school.would be when I returned to school.

– 2004 – Changed major from Business/Music to Environmental 2004 – Changed major from Business/Music to Environmental Studies and Economics. Learned that reflecting on childhood Studies and Economics. Learned that reflecting on childhood passions ultimately lead to what I should be doing in my adult life.passions ultimately lead to what I should be doing in my adult life.

– 2004 – Chose to no longer player basketball, two sports was too 2004 – Chose to no longer player basketball, two sports was too much and my academics were suffering.much and my academics were suffering.

– 2005 – Studied abroad…learned my love for traveling and being on 2005 – Studied abroad…learned my love for traveling and being on my own. Went to college not knowing anyone, traveled abroad my own. Went to college not knowing anyone, traveled abroad without knowing anyone…learned that I like to be on my own without knowing anyone…learned that I like to be on my own during these types of adventures.during these types of adventures.

LEARNING TIMELINELEARNING TIMELINE– 2005 – Academics going very well, realized that I can graduate a year 2005 – Academics going very well, realized that I can graduate a year

early. Discovered that my hard work-ethic can get my places and get me early. Discovered that my hard work-ethic can get my places and get me places FAST.places FAST.

– 2005 (summer) – Traveled to El Salvador alone. Learned that there are 2005 (summer) – Traveled to El Salvador alone. Learned that there are some amazing/crazy people in the real world. some amazing/crazy people in the real world.

– 2006 – Graduated College. Learned that I always have to have a plan and 2006 – Graduated College. Learned that I always have to have a plan and that I can’t sit still very long.that I can’t sit still very long.

– 2007 – Flew to Australia to work as an Intern going Rainforest Research 2007 – Flew to Australia to work as an Intern going Rainforest Research with a American Study Abroad Program – learned that I can not/will not be with a American Study Abroad Program – learned that I can not/will not be taken advantage of…while I am a professional volunteer, there’s a taken advantage of…while I am a professional volunteer, there’s a difference between being appreciated and being taken advantage of.difference between being appreciated and being taken advantage of.

– 2008 – Left Australia and moved to Oregon to work as an AmeriCorps 2008 – Left Australia and moved to Oregon to work as an AmeriCorps Member. Learned that while I like small communities, there is such a thing Member. Learned that while I like small communities, there is such a thing as “too small.” Also re-learned my love for swimming and teaching.as “too small.” Also re-learned my love for swimming and teaching.

– 2009 – Began Master’s Program at KSU – learned that when an awesome 2009 – Began Master’s Program at KSU – learned that when an awesome opportunity presents itself, just go with it…and luckily even more has come opportunity presents itself, just go with it…and luckily even more has come with that!with that!

– Future – Earn Master’s in Geology, pursue a second master’s degree in Future – Earn Master’s in Geology, pursue a second master’s degree in Outdoor Recreation or Environmental Education. Learn how to teach Outdoor Recreation or Environmental Education. Learn how to teach people to appreciate our planet and explore the only home we’ve got!people to appreciate our planet and explore the only home we’ve got!

WHO AM I?WHO AM I?I am driven.I am driven.I am confident, but not overly so.I am confident, but not overly so.I have a good balance between school life, play time and social I have a good balance between school life, play time and social life.life.I can work on my stress when it comes to test taking, and find I can work on my stress when it comes to test taking, and find ways to ease the anxiety/gain confidence.ways to ease the anxiety/gain confidence.I will work to become a bit more involved in KSU activities on I will work to become a bit more involved in KSU activities on campus.campus.My learning history demonstrates that persistence, effort, practice My learning history demonstrates that persistence, effort, practice and making wise choices will always result in success.and making wise choices will always result in success.I am someone that needs to try a new learning style, by I am someone that needs to try a new learning style, by interpreting information in a new form that is visual and seeing if interpreting information in a new form that is visual and seeing if that bring success in the classroom.that bring success in the classroom.I like/need to put everything in a real world context – otherwise it’s I like/need to put everything in a real world context – otherwise it’s useless to me. Making it harder to learn and harder to succeed in useless to me. Making it harder to learn and harder to succeed in where I want to be in the future.where I want to be in the future.I love goals and achieving tasks.I love goals and achieving tasks.

Personal NotePersonal NoteI started this slide show from the beginning to the I started this slide show from the beginning to the end…and as mentioned, the first few slides were end…and as mentioned, the first few slides were just a personal reflection of myself. It was cool to just a personal reflection of myself. It was cool to see how I described myself being a learner see how I described myself being a learner through real world experiences and that showing through real world experiences and that showing up on the VARK test as my strong point. up on the VARK test as my strong point. Glad I reflected prior to the assessments, took Glad I reflected prior to the assessments, took them and then was able to reflect on the results them and then was able to reflect on the results and how I originally interpreted myself. and how I originally interpreted myself. I feel the assessments were a great way of I feel the assessments were a great way of organizing the information that I understood organizing the information that I understood about myself and now being able to categorize about myself and now being able to categorize them.them.

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