Symptoms of Math Anxiety

Shelia Tobias Q2

Tobias points towards the myth that among Americans, that math ability is inborn. I believe some people are just naturally gifted while other train and put in the hours of work to achieve success. I would like to work on my social skills. I dislike small talk and I try to avoid letting people know a lot of things about me. I am considered to the world as an introvert, someone who prefers small groups, likes quiet and keeps things relatively to themselves. I am disappointed in myself, I just know my social skills need a little work. Even though i'm not really interested into what a person says, I have to change that in order to get to know someone.

Sticky Fingerrs

Ed Finkel Q3

We've all been tempted to cheat or lie at a certain point. Whether it lying to your parents or wanting to cheat on a test. I have been tempted in high school to cheat on a test. I looked over at the persons test next to me and copied a few of his answers. Thinking that I would pass the test cause of those answers I copied I walked out of the room with satisfaction. The next day when my teacher passed out the graded test I wasn't worried at all knowing I passed. But when I received my test back it said I failed. I was wondering how could this happen, how could that kid pass but I didnt? It turns out the teacher made more than one versions of the test. I felt so idiotic for cheating and cheating without it benefiting me.  What I know learn is don't trust anyone, if you want something done right, you got to do it yourself

Making Connections #2

Some people may give up in a second when things are going their way or they go through a life crisis. But thats where you have a chance to revaluate your life and do something about it, so things can go your way.  On July 4, 2012 I was in risk of being a diabetic and diagnosed with hypertension. I cried and cried on the way back home wondering what would happen to me, what new changes I would have to adapt to. At first I didn't care, I pretty much gave up. I thought to myself it was already to late and there would be no point in trying. I was depressed for a few days, didn't want to talk to anyone just wanted to be on my own. But after my parents were fed up with my attitude they finally gave it to me, "Why not try and do something with your life". Yes it was kinda harsh but it was my wake up call, I couldn't succumb to the disease, I forced myself to fight it.From that day till now I am a healthy teenage that has completely changed his lifestyle, and I don't regret it. The moral of this story is no matter how far you've fallen you can always force yourself to get up and keep moving forward.

Making Connections

Q #1
Chapter 2 suggest that students sometimes get  mixed messages about things like sexuality,drinking and education. From my own experience I have gotten mixed messages on people in general.In high school gossip and rumors were all over the place. Asking about a person you'll get all sorts of feeed back, both positive and negative. So going off of what Im told, I had to be careful with associating with those people. But that wasn't fair to them, I was judging them based of rumors and gossip. I didn't allow myself to actually know the person and find out for myself if those rumors were true. So instead of avoiding those people I went over introduced myself and sat down to get to know them. It turns out those rumors weren't true at all, they were just rumors. What I learned was don't believe everything you hear,especially knowing its just gossip.

Drinking Deaths Draw Attention to Old Campus Problem

Q4
I think students are 80% percent responsible with the amount of drinking that goes on at college. At college you are on your own, it may be a new for someone who has always been dependent. But at college your actions are your actions, no one is forcing you to do anything you dont want too. If you grew up with out learning about the risk and consequences of drinking than you may think alcohol makes everything fun. I think 80% is on the student and 20% is peer pressure. Their are definitely kids out there that want to "fit in" and be cool. But those mindsets may have to deal with some serious consequences. In order to prevent problems like that, colleges need to enforce the law and be a little bit more strict with those sort of things.  Also educating the students before getting to college can also play a big role. Instead of a student trying for themselves, a student will already know the consequences and know when enough is enough

Focusing on Friends

Question 1
My closet friend is someone I met during the fourth grade. We really didn't start talking as much and getting to know each other till the seventh grade. Now were are really good friends and have many things in common. He was the one that introduced me to Crossfit as well as other activities. We disagree on many things but thats part of our friendship and were find with it. I am older than him but he acts more mature than me and tells me if some of my ideas are idiotic or brilliant. We both have different morals and routines, but thats what makes us who we are today. Even though we may disagree on certain things or see eye to eye, we have never argued or fought. We know when to draw the line when joking around too much can get serious.

Are Students Woking Too Much

Q3 Whom or what does Kramer blame for the problem of students working too much? Based on your experience as a college student, how valid are Kramer's indictments?

Kramer blames college costs, especially the tuition. Tuition has significantly risen so more hours of work are needed to cover the costs. Kramer gives a good point on how aid dosent really give much to students ,and the students who dont get aid might have to take out loans. I as a college know how expensive college is and that was a main factor in choosing my college. But its also part of life, yes college is expensive but in return your getting an education which hopefully in the future you'll earn that money back. Most of Kramers indictments are true but it does not apply to all students. 

Could Your Facebook Profile Throw a Wrench in Your Future?

Question 5
I do not believe its ethical for students to access sites that has information on their professors. The difference between a professor and a student is, the professor already has the job while the student is trying to get a job. It doesn't matter what people say about the professor because most are their own opinions. But what a student puts on the internet for all to see are their own mistakes and actions. Most students rely on sites like ratemyprofessor.com to already have a feel for what the class will be like. But the problem with that is everyone has a different connection for the class and professor. The only similarity I see with social media is, if a student looks into that professors personal life. Just like how jobs and colleges look at students profiles, students might look into professors personal life to see who they really are. Either way I believe somethings are better not being known so you wont change your views.

Seeing a Gender Gap in Enrollements

Question 2
I believe you dont need to target a specific group of people for people to join a program or college. Its discriminating against others as well as favoring that particular group. Certain programs are understandable to attract a group like gender specific sports. Programs like that are acceptable, but why cant a group have the privilege to join the team or group because of who they are. From experience I've seen girls join the wrestling team to stand up for themselves as well as a symbol for others. Just like in college or in any school, certain incentives to join a specific sport include maintaining a certain GPA and having certain responsibilities. Everything should be equal, thats my personal opinion on gender equality. But if you make everything equal,then the sides would not argue or complain over the situation.

Were Lying: Safe Sex and White Lies in the Time of AIDS

Question 5


I think no matter the area or situation of the school, sex education should be enforced at school. I know from experience that parents don't talk to their kids about this stuff.In my school sex education was taught to us at age 13. We should be all mature by then and not little children giggling about certain body parts.The earlier you are exposed to the real world,the more likely you are prepared to deal with those situations or even avoid them. Certain schools avoid to teach sex education due to fundings and parents views on them. Some parents believe its not the schools role to teach the child and are too young to be learning those things. I believe with out sex ed, teen pregnancy would increase and the spread of STD's would also increase. Not everything in sex ed should be what not to do and what to do,but it should also include real facts about sex and give you insight on the real world. Sex ed is not intended to scare the child and prevent them from having sex,but give the child guidelines on safe sex and the do's and don't of safe sex. I would support and encourage sex ed in schools, its sad to see a teens life ruin from one bad decision.