You Can Succeed in School If You Will Part2

You Can Succeed in School If You Will Part2

“Though I graduated from an associate degree program, I felt that my instructors provided me with the same theory and knowledge as those students completing their bachelor’s degree program in clinical laboratory science,” Mishak added.

“When I started my clinical rotation at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, I felt that my formal education at DCCC prepared me to succeed at every challenge that I faced. Since I was the among first MLT students to rotate through WFUBMC, I think this strong foundation in laboratory science enabled me to dispel many of the preconceived ideas about MLT’s regarding their education and what they are able to do.” After a year working as a medical laboratory technician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, he was promoted to a Hematology Analytical Specialist position. This involves over sight of the hematology, coagulation, and flow cytometry sections of the laboratory.

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You Can Succeed in School If You Will Part1

You Can Succeed in School If You Will

Part1

Chris Mishak, who earned a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from DCCC in 1998, is the second MLT graduate from DCCC to be accepted into physician assistant’s school.

In August 2011, Mishak will begin studying at Emory University in Atlanta to become a physician’s assistant.

He says DCCC prepared him well to transfer to Winston-Salem State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in clinical laboratory science in 2004. Since then, he has worked in the lab at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

“I learned pretty much everything that I needed to know about laboratory science at DCCC. Many of the clinical applications that I learned there I still use today either in medical volunteering in phlebotomy or in the duties of my current job, which includes training new technologist on cell identification,” said Mishak.

It is pretty easy to be successful in school. If students work hard and honorably, it’s not difficult at all. All students need to do is study, put in the time; it’s as simple as that. If students aren’t willing to study now, it will be very difficult to develop this habit later on. Therefore, I suggest the students work hard in their studies and at being good people, doing nothing to get them in trouble during high school. By doing so, they will enjoy success during high school and throughout their lifetime.

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Student Success Statement #23

                    Student Success Statement
"There is no happiness in sin, and when we depart from the path of righteousness we begin to do those things which will inevitably lead us to unhappiness and misery and loss of freedom."
                                                    -N. Eldon Tanner

                            Reflection:
I think that this statement is trying to say that if you do the right thing the first time, you will be happy that you did that because it will take you very far. For instance, if you do all your work during high school you will get even farther without having to owe a lot of money.

Student Success Story Part 6

Student Success Story Part 6

Andrea Packer anticipates graduating with a B.A. in Education from Catawba in December 2011 and then enrolling in the Master of Arts in teaching program from Salem College, also offered on the Davidson Campus. Packer spends her days on the Davidson Campus working 29 hours a week as a teaching assistant for instructors in the DCCC Early Childhood Education program.

 

“Not only did receiving this scholarship make me study harder and be the best I could be, but it also allowed me to graduate in May 2010 with my associate degree totally paid for,” she said. “I couldn’t believe I had my first degree, and I was debt free. What a wonderful blessing!”

 

If students work hard during High School, complete all assignments on time, and demonstrate bright, positive attitude towards school, learning, and other people, then they can be highly successful as a high school student and qualify for academic scholarships also. Al they need to do is put in time, study time. All the hard work and effort during high school will defiantly pay off. They will be rewarded for their hard work. But if they just mess around during high school years and neglect their studies, use drugs, and mistreat others, then they can expect to fall short of what could have been their rewards of scholarships and other opportunities, and they will suffer in the short and long term. Invest in yourself. Give yourself opportunities of a lifetime by succeeding in high school on a super high note. Then you can:

Write your own Student Success Story.

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Student Success Stories Part 5

Student Success Stories Part 5

 Andrea Packer- Without the prestigious DCCC Presidential Scholarship she won in 2008, Andrea Parker, a 2010 DCCC honor graduate, says she doubts she would already be pursuing her baccalaureate degree from Catawba College. “I cannot say thank you enough to whomever paid for my education, and I am going to continue to do my best to make them happy that they invested in me,” she said.

Since August 2010, Parker, 20, has been working towards her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Catawba College, and she doesn’t have to leave DCCC’s Davidson Campus to do so. She said she likes the convenience of leaving her teaching assistant’s job in one DCCC building and walking only steps to her evening Catawba classes where she is taking history, statistics and education courses.

Student Success Stories Part 5

Student Success Stories

Part 5

Andrea Packer- Without the prestigious DCCC Presidential Scholarship she won in 2008, Andrea Parker, a 2010 DCCC honor graduate, says she doubts she would already be pursuing her baccalaureate degree from Catawba College. “I cannot say thank you enough to whomever paid for my education, and I am going to continue to do my best to make them happy that they invested in me,” she said.

Since August 2010, Parker, 20, has been working towards her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Catawba College, and she doesn’t have to leave DCCC’s Davidson Campus to do so. She said she likes the convenience of leaving her teaching assistant’s job in one DCCC building and walking only steps to her evening Catawba classes where she is taking history, statistics and education courses.

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Student Success Stories Part 4

Student Success Stories Part 4

Porter said she was impressed at everything Noah accomplishes, including earning several professional certifications and still making time to tutor other students in her classes as well as others in the information technology area.

“Shane Noah helps other students troubleshoot software and hardware issues not only in networking classes but other information technology courses while maintaining a positive, professional attitude. He goes above and beyond the minimum requirements of an assignment while being a full-time student.”

 

Noah earned professional certification in A+, NET+ and Security+ in 2010-2011 and will receive his CCNA certification in the summer. In addition, he implemented the deployment of Window 7 using Server 2008 in the DCCC computer lab without the help of instructors. He also documented the procedure with step-by-step video and written instructions to help others get through the procedure.

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Student Success Statement #22

                Student Success Statement
"The most valuable asset you will ever have is your mind and what you put into it."
                                        -Anon

                               Reflection:
I think this statement is trying to say that people should use their minds so that they make the right choices. Sometimes people don't think about what they are doing and they end up doing the right thing. People should use their mind and do the right thing.

Student Success Stories Part 3

Student Success Stories Part 3

Shane Noah is a full-time college student, scholarship recipient, volunteer tutor, Dean’s List student every semester, husband and father. All these titles accurately describe Shane Noah, a high-achieving May 2011 DCCC graduation candidates majoring in Networking Technology.

Noah, who is form High Point, plans to continue his higher education at East Carolina University upon graduation from DCCC. His career goal is to become a corporate network administrator. He won the North Carolina Computer Instructor’s Association Scholarship after he was nominated by Ann Porter, his DCCC instructor.

Seek for higher learning. Work hard. Be a scholar. Do the right thing and enjoy success.

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Kimani Hunt

                              Kimani Hunt
                                 Summary:
Kimani Hunt was a basketball player that went to Davidson County Community College. He played basketball there and was an amazing student. He had a grade point average of 3.692 which ment that he had all As and one B. He wanted to succeed in school and in what he wanted to be which was a graet basketball player. He was part of a lot of teams and he was very good at helping a lot of people achieve what they wnated to be.He was able to get the attention of the recruiters from the University of Northwest Ohio who offered him a full scholarship there to play basketball. He always wanted to play basketball and he was very good at it. He had very good skills and abilities in basketball.
                                 Reflection:
I think that Hunt is an amazing person because aside achieving his biggest dream he was able to help others achieve their big dream. He did his best and eventually he got what he wanted. I also think that he was an amazing person because he always did the best that he could in school aside from doing good in basketball.    

Student Success Stories Part 2

Student Success Stories

 Part 2

Kimani Hunt, 19, a Dean’s List student at Davidson County Community College, is a standout 6’5’’ player on the DCCC Storm basketball team who serves as a role model for other students both on and off the court. With a 3.692 grade point average for the fall 2010 semester and a cumulative basketball point total of 765 as of Feb.18h, Hunt’s academic excellence and athletic abilities attract attention. Recently, he caught the attention of the recruiters from the University of Northwest Ohio who offered him a full scholarship there to play basketball. Named to the 1^st team All Freshmen in 2009-2010, Hunt served on the 2009-2010 Region X and District H Championship teams, and he played with the Storm in last year’s 2010 NJCCA National Championship tournament. “Kimani Hunt has been a leader for us the last few years both on and off the court,” said DCCC Storm Head Couch Matt Ridge. “His high standard of excellence has helped us win many games, but it’s also helped him achieve a lot of success in the classroom, and we are certainly proud of him.” Ken Kirk, DCCC’s director of athletics and wellness, agrees. “Kimani is a kind and considerate student athlete. He helps tutor other players who look up to him as an academic leader, he communicates well with other students as well as the Storm fans, and he represents DCCC so well wherever he goes. “Hunt graduated from Riverside High School in Durham before enrolling at DCCC. He hopes to pursue a career in sports management.

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California School Girl Fight

California School Girl Fight

Summary:

There were two girls that got in a fight for a boy. They decided to fight in an alley that was near the school. After they did fight one of the girls, Joanna Ramos, had complained about a headache. They took her to the hospital and they did a brain surgery to her because she had a blood clot and she had survived it. A little after her surgery the doctor said that her heart had stopped and they couldn’t bring her back. The other girl that fought is being charged with homicide.  

Reflection:

I think that the girls that fought didn’t think at all because they got in a fight for something that was so dumb. They got in a fight for a boy. They didn’t think about what could have happened with them getting in a fight. They should have solved their problems differently. They shouldn’t have fought because they are just little fifth graders. They were too young to fight and they both ended up losing in many different ways.

Student Success Stories Part 1

Student Success Stories Part 1

Kate Watkins, a stand out storm volleyball player for two years, now spends her free time studying to be a nurse at DCCC where she says she applies some of the concepts she learned on the court.

 

“Just like volleyball, nursing can be tough,” said Watkins, a 21-year-old who works in teams with her classmates in problem-based nursing exercises. “I learned that everyone has different strengths and brings some different to the table. I also learned that we have to respect each other.”

 

Watkins is a May 2012 candidate to receive her Associate Degree in Nursing. She hopes to pursue her B.S.N. at Winston-Salem State University and eventually get her master’s degree in nursing.

 

Setting educational goals and working hard to achieve them brings a great feeling of accomplishment. It builds self-esteem, and increases self-confidence. Education opens up many doors of opportunity that normally would not open up for people.

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Student Success Statement #21

Student Success Statement

“The secret to achieve true success is found in your daily routine.”

-Author Unknown

Reflection:

I think this statement means to always be yourself and do what fits your needs to always achieve something new every single day. You just have to be yourself and you will make a great achievement.  

How to Always Succeed in School Part 8

How to Always Succeed in School Part 8

·       Many people avoid making decisions their whole lives, so their decisive faculty of their discrimination, becomes rusty and dies. Such people become totally dependent on others. When we study the four functions of the mind--buddhi, the faculty of decisiveness; ego, the principle of identity; chitta, the storehouse of impressions; and manas, the importer and exporter of sensations and experience--then we become aware of the power of the will. Will power is that something within us that comes forward and says, “Do this. It will be helpful for you.” Training the internal functions help us to understand the decisive faculty of the mind, without which we cannot be successful.

·       Watch what you do on a daily basis. We become what we do and think about. If you think about nothing-you will become nothing. If you think about being a great student- you will become a great student. If you think about being honest-you will be honest. The activities and thoughts that fill your day are keys to living successfully in school and throughout your adult life.

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How to Always Succeed in School Part 7

How to Always Succeed in School Part 7

·      Students know they should learn to decide on time, but they don’t do it. They always say, “Well, I knew it. I understand the key, but I did not act on time.” Though they may think correctly, and accurately understand the situation properly, they suddenly lose confidence. This is a word of competition; someone else is always trying to attain the same things we are. So if we do not decide on time, someone else will attain what we want. Time is valuable in the external world. A tender bamboo can be easily bent, but if we try to bend a mature bamboo, it will break. That which we have to do today, we should not postpone for tomorrow, but we should also not make decisions in haste. We may have a setback if we make a wrong decision, but our mistakes will teach us.

·      We must learn from the successes and mistakes of others. When we see another student succeeding greatly and honorably, learn how they do it and pattern your studies after their’s. Also, on the other hand, when we see other students failing miserably, learn how they do it and AVOID doing what they do or else you will join them in the failure’s club.

·      Make the most of your time and opportunities while at school. Don’t waist valuable time.

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How to Always Succeed in School Part 6

How to Always Succeed in School Part 6

Do the math. Even if you’re struggling in math, stay with it. Knowing math gives you options. It opens doors to good jobs in computers, engineering and business. And it helps your mind get organized.

·       Take math problems one step at a time.

·       Do your math homework every day. Falling behind will make it much harder.

·        Ask for help and study with friends if you are having problems understanding a concept.

·       The first point to understand is the philosophy and science of decision -- how to make decisions on time. The most successful person is that person who knows how to decide on time. There are many extraordinarily brilliant people who understand things very quickly, but when the time comes to make a decision, when an opportunity comes, they with draw and are not able to act. They do not know how to decide.

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How to Always Succeed in School Part 5

How to Always Succeed in School

Part 5

Write. Writing is a way to express yourself: your ideas, opinions and knowledge. And you may do a lot of it in college and on the job.

·     Write a little every day. Try keeping a daily journal to make a habit of writing.

·     Read outside class to increase your vocabulary and understanding of grammar.

·     Break up long writing sessions into shorter periods with regular breaks.

·     Let your writing sit for a while and then come back to it.

·     Read your writing out loud or have someone read it to you.

·     Edit someone else’s writing and let that person edit yours.

·     Learn to write and write to learn.

·     Write creatively. Writing on your personal web blog is a great way to put your words into writing and to journalize your writing day after day.

·     Write your life history.

·     Write your life’s goals in a journal, review these goals often, revise your goals as needed. But, write them down.

·     “Writing maketh and exact man; therefore, he that writeth little hath needed of great memory” (Anon).

·     Write to remember.

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Student Success Statement #20

Student Success Statement

“You will never regret doing the right thing”

-    Anon

Reflection:

I think that this statement is trying to say that doing the right thing is always the best thing to do because it is doing the right thing.

How to Always Succeed in School Part4

How to Always Succeed in School

Part4

Read. You can read whatever you want: Sports Illustrated, Jet, The New York Times, comic books, the Holy Bible, your Cheerios box, online blogs or web articles…whatever! Reading increases your brainpower.

·     Look up words you don’t understand in the dictionary.

·     Read assignment questions first to help you identify key points.

·     Take break from reading to write down what you learn.

·     Read outside of class to improve your reading skills.

·     Read out loud with your friends, classmates or parents.

·     Read with a purpose

·     Take reading courses to improve your reading rate and comprehension.

·     Take a speed-reading course if you desire

·     Take notes while reading

·     When possible, read from your own books and materials; this way, you can mark, highlight, cross reference, write notes in the margins, etc. If the book belongs to someone else or the library you can’t do this

·     Read religious literature.

·     Read from the internet.

·     Read daily. Set a goal to read a book at least each month. Then a book a week.

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Student Success Statement #19

Student Success Statement

“A nature’s treasure is in the people who do what’s right.”

-Adapted Chinese Proverb

Reflection:

I think that this statement means that people that choose the right are doing well to the world because a world can’t be a world when it is filled with lies and bad things. Sometimes when some people choose the right they feel that they did the right thing because they chose the right!

How to Always Succeed in School Part 3

How to Always Succeed in School

Part 3

Study. Yeah, that’s right. Study. Read, review and analyze class material so you know it. This takes time, effort and a quiet place. If you learn how to study now, you’ll be way ahead before you even start college.

·      Ask for help if you’re having trouble. You may need to ask more than one person.

·      Have a special area for studying where you won’t be distracted.

·      Study in small “chunks” and take regular breaks. Try not to cram.

·      Have a regular study routine to make studying a habit.

·      Study with a friend or group and share information.

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How to Always Succeed in School Part 2

How to Always Succeed in School

Part 2

Listen and ask questions. Still afraid of looking stupid? Don’t worry about it. If you’ve got a question about something, chances are your classmates do too.

·       Review your notes and assignments before class.

·      Give your teacher your full attention and concentrate on what is being said.

·      Relate the topic to what you already know and listen for main ideas.

·      Make eye contact with your teacher and take notes.

·      Ask questions if you don’t understand, but try not to interrupt your teacher. Raise your hand or wait until your teacher pauses or asks for questions.

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Purdue’s Basketball Players Incident: Reflection

         

Purdue’s Basketball Players Incident

Reflection:

       I think that the players that went to the bar deserve what they got because they didn’t listen to the rules that they were told to follow. The players on the team were supposed to be loyal to the rules that they are given.

How to Succeed in School Part 1

How to Succeed in School

Part 1

http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=1173

Some experts say the difference between good students and poor students and poor students isn’t mainly ability. Instead, it’s how students organize themselves to use their abilities. A little organization can produce amazing results!

Get Organized:

ü Have a homework agenda or scribbler to keep track of you assignments, and always carry it.

ü Ask the teacher for some outside help when the classroom explanation is not adequate for you

ü Use scribblers to put your notes in, and keep them organized.

ü Have phone numbers for classmates, especially of one who will be your “homework buddy”. This is someone in your class who collects hand-outs and assignments for you when you are absent from school. You can borrow your buddy’s note when you return to school, and you can do the same for this friend.

ü Ask questions when you are unsure of something.

ü Pay attention in class as it is very easy to let your mind wander. Take notes, concentrate on what is being said; it will be easier to absorb the information being presented.

ü Keep your bookshelf, desk, and kitbag neat.

ü Be prepared for each class, bringing the materials you need to class (including pencil and paper).

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