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"As the year went on, I noticed that I needed less and less encouragement to try new
things. I began to look at opportunities as a way to make myself a better [student] or a better
person, and less focused on the possibility of failure." |
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"Being a shy person has hindered my learning abilities. I used to keep quiet during
group work because I was afraid of the others' reactions to my ideas...I still have a lot to learn
about becoming totally confident in group situations, but I have definitely come a long way."
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"By the end of the year, the subject matter in each class was becoming closer and
closer together. Only the perspective changed. In physics, I learned application s from my math
classes. In my math classes, I learned methods to understand physics better. In engineering, I
learned how to use both to solve problems." |
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"...With the sense of community which developed early among the students, we were
able to work together and often we convinced each other to take a risk. It is much easier to try
something new after receiving a bit of cheering from someone else or with company."
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"I listen and read more critically. I now know how my use of
language affects others." |
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"...in other classes I write my notes and the minute I walk out the door, it's
like 'what did we just talk about?' In this class, you don't
forget." |
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"I have gone from a high school slacker to a college
professional." |
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"I am definitely more comfortable in a college environment
[now]."
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"I have already been able to apply previous learning to my currently classes
[outside of the integrated learning block]. " |
