As I am preparing for my major, which is Comm. Design next year, I know that this year is my opportunity to prove to myself that I belong in this major and I have the ability to pursue it. I have a personal drive to keep my confidence up and persist in doing my best.
When looking at Exploring Rewards and Academic Fears I considered my interior and exterior motives.
As I did Exploring Rewards I found that in my foundation studio classes such as 2D Processes and 3D Arts, I am motivated to succeed the most in order to prove to myself, my family, and friends that I can eventually build myself a satisfying career through this major.
A no-cost reward I find out of a achieving a good grade or completion of a project is the praise from my parents. They are both in the art field and their opinion is extremely important to me.
When I then looked at my Academic Fears, I listed my top three general fears. Failing an exam was number two on the list and brought me to realize these fears applied to some different courses because in project based classes I wouldn't be likely to fail a project, but in an art history class that is a possibility on an exam.
Considering my internal and external motivators allowed me to focus on what I really care about and how I will now achieve my long term goals.
Failing an exam is one of my biggest fears too. It sucks because its so crucial that if you mess up on one test, it could screw up your entire grade in that courseQ
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ReplyDeleteI also saw that it motivates you to increase your network of people that you know. I completely agree with that. That is so crucial in the working force these days.
ReplyDeleteI want to use the checklist to motivate myself too! I agree with Jacob and you I am terrified of failing an exam!
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