Assigment #3

Recently, I have been considering whether or not to declare my major as Diet and Exercise. However, I think I have been postponing my decision partly because it is a Master's program and I would have to have a 3.5 GPA along with three letters of recommendation by my junior year in order to be accepted. In other words, getting to know faculty would be very beneficial to me.
right now it would be hard for me to ask anyone for a letter of recommendation because most of my classes are large lectures and I have not made contact with the professor. Hopeuflly as my classes get smaller I will be able to make more connections. Fortunately, I was able to meet with an advisor who has expertise in this field which helped me tremendously. But on the other hadn, I also think it would be very helpful for me to have a mentor or at least someone to talk to in the Diet and Exercise Program because I'm still not sure if I want to do it and I have a lot of unanswered questions.
If I had a mentor I would like him or her to be knowledgeable and be able to answer all my questions. I would also like to know what things are really like and not have them sugar coated. In addition, I think a good mentor should be able to give me tips and teach me what I need to know to succeed.
If I do decide to declare I would definitly look into research areas because it would help me gain experience, make connections, and prepare for my future thesis. So overall, the sooner I get to know faculty and other important people, the better. And the best part is not only can they help me get into th program but they can also help me plan my career for after graduation.

I found this awesome club...

When I heard about Club Fest I thought it was a great opportunity to get involved with Iowa State and the community. I didn’t really know what I wanted to join so I started by walking around and looking at different groups. After passing a few I signed up for Student Volunteer Services, Habitat for Humanity, MODA, and a girl scout mentor program because I figured I could see which ones I liked stick with them.
Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to go to any of the meetings for any of the clubs. However, I still receive updates from the leaders through email so I know what goes on in the meeting s and what projects they are doing.
In the future I plan to attend the meetings and participate in the volunteering activities. I really hope my schedule changes because I know the clubs offer great opportunities to meet new people and give back to the university and community.

Why it's important to be on time for class..

There are several reasons why it's important to show up for class on time. One is the fact that you're paying lots of money to recieve your education and by not going or by being late you are wasting it. Being on time also shows respect for the professors and other students. In this case, it's very important for us to show the Hixson program that we are grateful for everything they do for us. Finally, being on time is just common courtesy. When I'm late I always seem to remember what one of my coaches repeatedly said, "When you're early you're on time, when you're on time you're late, and when you're late, don't even bother showing up."

At My Best

Growing up in a small town didn’t exactly give me a lot of opportunities or fun things to do. However, Emmetsburg takes pride in its athletics and gives students the chance to get involved. I guess this is why I, along with over half of my school, took part in some kind of sport or extracurricular activity. As time went on I developed more skills along with a love for athletics. Although I played volleyball, basketball, track, and softball I believe I was truly at my best during my junior year track season.
As weird as it may seem I went out for track every other year since seventh grade, with the exception of staying out of my senior year. I don’t know why I did this or how this trend got started but it worked out pretty well. During my sophomore year, when I wasn’t out, we had a new track coach and biology teacher named Mr. Brennan. For the first time Emmetsburg had hired a coach that seemed to actually know what he was doing.
Mr. Brennan’s workouts were very demanding mentally and physically, and every day was a struggle. Although sometimes it seemed like I couldn’t run any farther or go any faster, I somehow always seemed to find a place inside that made it possible. Finishing each work out gave me the biggest feeling of accomplishment because I knew I could do it and the next day I would be able to do it better.
Fortunately, my hard work paid off and I made it to state in several events that year. I also improved my work ethic and motivation which not only helped me in track and other sports the next year, but in other aspects in my life as well. For example, I began to take more pride in my homework and in my relationships with family and friends. All of these lessons have helped me transition to college because I now know what it takes and how much hard work can accomplish in academics and in building new friendships.