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  1. What are your professional goals, 1 year, 5 years and 10 years into the future? What will accomplishing these goals let you do? How will accomplishing these goals impact those around you and what will it make possible for those in your community?  My one year goal is to land a job after graduation, which I have already secured :) My 5 year plan is to find a gradate school and committee that aligns with my aspirations. My 10 year goal is to obtain a PhD and find a job that is fulfilling. I hope my achievements will encourage my nieces and nephews to pursue higher education as well as my community.  2. What are societal challenges that matter to you that you think it's important to deal with now? What do you think are the challenges that will matter 10 years in the future, and 20 years in the future? How do you think these challenges will be addressed, and what will need to happen to make sure that they are? I think racism is the biggest challenge that needs to be dealt with now
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Blog 4/9

  1. What did you know about your field 3 years ago, and what have you learned about that has 'wowed' you? (Supplemental questions: What did you used to think was an advanced topic in your subject, and what do you think is now? What was the experience that you feel you learned the most from?) Three years ago, I didn't know much about my degree. I didn't realize that a degree in Environmental Science would encompass all facets of life. I was encouraged to find out that it is a 'hard science' curriculum with an emphasis on the interactions between humans and earths processes. I feel like I learned how to navigate through difficult challenges. 2. What do you want to learn about over the next 3 years? (Is it scientific or personal? Why do you want to learn it? How do you plan on developing this knowledge?) Over the next three years I plan to gain both scientific and personal knowledge. I want to expand my personal knowledge because there needs to be more kind people
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  1. Who are you grateful for who has helped you get to where you are today? (What was your situation? how did they help you? How did that help impact you in the moment and how has it led to where you are today? If you have a picture you'd like to share please do so with their permission.) 2. Advice that you would give to your younger self? (What were you doing at the time? What was the advice? Why did your younger self need advice? Are there other people who would benefit from this advice?) I am grateful for all of my family, friends and professors who have helped me along the way. I am a non-traditional student who entered into college in my late 20's. I am grateful for all the inspiration from my family, intellectual conversations with professors and late night study sessions with college classmates. The rollercoaster of emotions throughout each semester has prepared me to enter into my next chapter of life with more confidence.  I would tell my younger self to stick with ma
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Dec Blog

 Its finals weeks and the last blog of 2020, yay! Looking back on the semester I think the STEM class was valuable. I learned some new things, but looking forward I think there are some opportunities for me to grow and I think the STEM class could help. I believe our class is highly diverse with the majority of the people transferring from a two year institution. Since most of us have already made it through two years successfully, we have already learned how to prepare, study and know what type of learner we are. I think the STEM class should focus more on how to write a resume or build a CV, the process of graduate school applications (GRE's, LSAT, assistantships etc) and how to navigate employment after graduation without it being taxing on the professors or students. Talking with other students, I think that these are areas that are not taught in other classes and ultimately will make us better prepared for our future.
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November Blog

This is my second to last blog of the year which is really exciting because that means 2020 is almost over. I learned from our exercise in class on Study Plan/To do list that like many others I am a habitual  procrastinator. This exercise allowed me to set small goals and accomplish tasks at an incremental rate. Through this experience I was able to feel like I wasn't drowning in homework and my anxiety seemed to be lower. I will use this procedure in future finals' weeks to allow myself to relax but still accomplish goals.
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This was my first year at the STEM Train virtual mixer and I think it turned out great. I was assigned to Dr. Tom Cahill's room and he discussed his research areas. If I had more time at ASU West I would look in to leaning more about his analytic chemistry techniques. One thing he pointed out, that I also learned early on in my ASU journey was that Life Science majors are unable to obtain a minor in chemistry. However, the department is trying to adjust the requirements so that biology majors can indeed get a minor in chemistry in the near future. It won't effect me, however I think it is a positive thing for incoming Train students.
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9/29/2020

 9/29 Blog Its Fall 2020 semester and we are still facing the ramifications of COVID. Due to COVID all of my classes are online and require a different approach to learning. There are still the benefits and cons of learning online oppose to in-person. I personally, prefer in-person because I am able to  get away from 'school' by going into classrooms, although I am not choosing that option this semester because I don't feel safe yet going into public areas.  My favorite service at ASU is taking advantage of their student services advisement department. I am constantly changing my classes and reworking what classes I can take and they do an excellent job at giving me feedback and guiding me to the correct course pathway.  
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