Laura and Sebastian’s lesson was about academic success. I think that this topic was an important subject to focus on as peer mentors. Not only is our own academic success important as leaders here at Iowa State, but it vital that we know some strategies for success and about the obstacles students face academically for the students we will be working with next fall. In class we did some good activities and group discussion about the three different categories that influence our academic success. The first is a circumstance factor. This includes things like socio-economic status, family situations, and geographic location. In regards to the circumstance factor and my academic success, I think of my Hixson scholarship. Without my scholarship, I might not be here getting an education here at Iowa State. The second factor is personal: attitudes, self-perceptions, behaviors, and values. My personal factors have a major influence on my academic success. While I tend to be a procrastinator and am easily distracted, I am highly motivated and value and education. The last factor we discussed was our Abilities. These were things like high school records, ACT scores, and other placement tests. I am not the best at standardized tests, but my GPA and previous academic success landed me a spot here at Iowa State. Every student should think about these different factors and their variables and weather they help or hinder their academic success. Also, as mentors we will be a better resource for our students; we will be better able to diagnose academic issues and help to find a fitting solution.
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