The first time I heard about Carol Dweck was last semester (I took the Indian Epics class and we watched the videos in there too). I really do love what she said because it is so relatable to our world today and education in general. Many aspects of education have become such a competitive sport, where everyone is competing for a letter grade, a rank, or a spot in an institution. Instead, we should be trying to understand the material, grasp the main concepts of what we are learning, and learn how to apply it to our daily lives. I love the classes in which we learn something from a textbook or from a lecture, and then later on we see how useful that information was. Those classes are the best, because you see that you actually learned something useful. No matter what grade you got in the class, it's always exciting to recall something you learned from a class you took a long time ago to something you need at a particular moment.
Last year when I did this assignment, I had written about a challenge I had about the fear of failing, which leads me to stress about how to balance good grades, sleep, a social life, and extracurricular activities. That still applies, although I learn new ways on how to manage my time every semester. Another challenge I have is getting distracted often. It's hard not to get distracted when new technology and social media outlets keep developing. I check my phone way more often that I would like to admit. However, apps like Pocket Points that reward you for not using your phone are a true blessing, so that has helped me keep my distractions in check.
I would definitely be more interested in learning about the growth mindset this semester, as well as trying out some of the challenges along the way! My academic goal for this semester is getting a 4.0 GPA while also finding time to do all of the things I love. I am really excited for this class, as well as my Religion and Nationalism in India class - cultural classes are always my favorite because there are so many fascinating things to learn! I hope to use the things I learned from the Growth Mindset in all of my classes, as well as when I prepare for medical school.
Last year when I did this assignment, I had written about a challenge I had about the fear of failing, which leads me to stress about how to balance good grades, sleep, a social life, and extracurricular activities. That still applies, although I learn new ways on how to manage my time every semester. Another challenge I have is getting distracted often. It's hard not to get distracted when new technology and social media outlets keep developing. I check my phone way more often that I would like to admit. However, apps like Pocket Points that reward you for not using your phone are a true blessing, so that has helped me keep my distractions in check.
Source: A reminder that challenges aren't always bad :)
I would definitely be more interested in learning about the growth mindset this semester, as well as trying out some of the challenges along the way! My academic goal for this semester is getting a 4.0 GPA while also finding time to do all of the things I love. I am really excited for this class, as well as my Religion and Nationalism in India class - cultural classes are always my favorite because there are so many fascinating things to learn! I hope to use the things I learned from the Growth Mindset in all of my classes, as well as when I prepare for medical school.
Kreets, I agree that challenges aren't always a bad thing. I feel like it is super easy to get overwhelmed in college and all the different things going on and lose sight on your goals or what you really want to do. At least that is what happens to me a lot. I like how your goal is to get a 4.0 but also have time for things that you love to do. It is good to have a balance between school and leisure time. Wishing you to best semester yet!
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ReplyDeleteI've heard so many things about the Religion and Nationalism in India class... I hope you're enjoying it as much as everyone else in the class seems to! I also relate to what you said about struggling not to check your phone... I have the same problem with my e-mail. I'm constantly worried that I'm going to miss something that I need to respond to ASAP (which is hardly ever the case, but still).