Tuesday, August 4, 2020

What happened to syllabus week

What happened to syllabus week Each semester, college students all over the country cherish the time known as syllabus week. Unlike the rest of the weeks of a college semester, syllabus week is very low maintenance because it is the first week. For my first five semesters, my syllabus weeks were very similar to what I have just described. It wouldnt be until week two or three that the pressure of each class began to increase. This semester, that has changed. Now that I have completed syllabus week for this semester, its clear that the classes I am taking now are much more challenging than classes I have taken in the past. The in-class activities, homework, and overall course content has become increasingly more advanced. This semester, I am also involved in some internships that began in week one. From my perspective, syllabus week has taken on a new meaning. Looking back, I realize that I loved the whole experience of my unusually difficult syllabus week. I am engaged in upper division classes that are teaching me new and exciting content that I care about. The internships that I am involved with are giving me hands-on experience that are preparing me for a future in the industry that I love. College is all about perspective. A challenging moment can be a moment of growth and opportunity if viewed with a positive outlook. In fact, this syllabus week reminded me of why I chose Illinois in the first place: to take on new challenges that will help me grow as an individual. Busy schedules, advanced course content, and countless projects build perseverance, and ultimately, character. I welcome the challenges and opportunities of this semester. I realize that it will be worth it in the end, and it will all help to take me where I want to go with my career. Jacob Class of 2019 IĆ¢€™m an Advertising student within the College of Media. My hometown is a place called Fairmount, Illinois, which is about 30 minutes from campus. I began my Illinois journey in the Division of General Studies.

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