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Twenty Twelve
Happy New Year!!! I cannot believe it is 2012 already! 2011 flew by, especially my first semester of college. My first semester of college went well. I made the dean’s list and joined student government and other organizations. 2011 was amazing but I can feel that...
Defying Gravity
Despite all the suspense, hopelessness and stress that plagued the earlier half of 2011; the year ended well, granting me admission into one of the nation’s top leading research universities. 2011 gifted me a new life, a new beginning, and a wonderful continuation of...
New Year… New Me
Considering that I am starting the second semester of my junior year, there are many things that I should have in order by now. These things include my study habits, my goals and expectations for and from my classes and my school. There are many routines that I have....
Winter Term, 2012.
If you have read my posts from last year, you probably remember how winter term was a really rough time in terms of academics. Despite my efforts, physics was beyond my understanding and so I had to drop engineering as a major. But all of that is in the past, and the...
Not an Empty Promise
The New Year is the best time to reflect on the many challenges and successes you had throughout 2011. But more importantly, it’s the perfect time to set new goals so that 2012 ends up being your year. So take out a piece of paper and really think about how you become...
Welcoming 2012!
Welcoming 2012! First thing first, happy new year! It’s hard to believe that my first college semester is over and done with! My first college semester was great, however there is always room for improvement! With the new year, I also have many new goals! 1. Go beyond...
1/8 DONE. Just 7/8 Left…
DONE. First semester of college is finally over! I never thought that I would get into college; so finishing the first semester is such an incredible accomplishment. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am to have so many opportunities. The thought that I am...
What's Up, 2012?
What’s Up, 2012? Bill Vaughn once said, “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” Well, Bill Vaughn, I am both a pessimist and an optimist. My first semester at Missouri S&T has been very...
Sometimes you just don't get it…
Happy New Year everyone! It's been a wonderful and challenging semester for me. I hope it's been all good for you. This semester...was a struggle. I didn't do as great as I thought I would academically. Organic chemistry completely and totally owned me. Great news: I...
Three.. Two.. One.. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
As the New Year approaches the world, many are celebrating with family, friends, religious organizations or their cat, Leonard Yams. One thing is for sure, right after that party or sentimental moment ends, one must get down to business making goals for the New Year!...