Diversity Event

I attended the same diversity event as Shelby and we listened to Isiah Warner talk about how he has helped many minorities get the opportunity to continue with their higher education and what success he has had.  He presented in the Howe Hall Auditorium

He talked about how he was used a program he called the LA-STEM project where older members of the group mentored younger members and how it improved not only the younger members but how the older members improved their grades so that they could be even better role models to the new members. He focused on the areas of science, math, and engineering. He mainly talked about how it helped in chemistry because that is where they showed the biggest improvements. In this program Mr. Warner has showed that he has improved the education for minorities, especially African Americans, and was looking to obtain more funding so he could outstretch his program and help improve minorities chances at gaining a higher education all over instead of just at his university.

How I've Grown

In just one semester I have seen many changes in myself. They range from the way I dress, how I carry myself, and just how I describe myself as an individual. This is expected in college with the added freedom and responsibility, but it has been especially good for me because I see things in a more positive way and I am a much more positive person in general.

I have really grown when it comes to schoolwork though because I am way more self reliant and don't have my parents to guide me through and to make sure all of my work gets done. I have actual study habits now and I do my work ahead of time (most of the time) and  I make sure to do all the work that is required even if I don't exactly know how. Sometimes I will go to my friends or someone that has done it before. I swallowed my pride and got a tutor this semester because I thought it was necessary.

One huge thing for me is I don't doubt my decisions anymore, which is a gigantic leap for me. I always used to look for approval from everyone; mom, girlfriend, friends, just anyone. But now I can confidently make a decision and feel good about it, so now people come to me for that reassurance and I try to puch them to do make it for themselves so that they are happy about it.

So there are some of the ways that I have grown at ISU. I know it kind of corny but college has really helped me.